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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Woken up by a mat rempit orchestra at 3am – Tourist gets the ‘real' Malaysia
A viral Reddit post by a tourist has sparked heated debate about a longstanding urban nuisance: late-night illegal biker gatherings, better known locally as 'Mat Rempit.' Reddit user SerpensMagnus posted a video showing a swarm of noisy motorbikes looping around KLCC in the middle of the night. She wrote: 'I'm a tourist in KL right now. This morning, I was woken up at 3AM by the 'melodic' sound of hundreds of bikers circling KLCC. Is this normal here?' 'I get biker culture in other countries — the roar of powerful engines, the idea of freedom. But this? These tiny 50cc engines buzzing like mosquitoes all night? 'I'm sorry if it sounds rude, but it's honestly the most pathetic thing I've seen. Even worse — my hotel is hosting a police conference all week, and yet no one did anything about it.' Local Redditors were quick to agree — not to defend the bikers, but to express their shared frustration. RedditRitsu commented: 'That's the problem. They're proud of their 50cc mosquito engines and think it's cool, when it's actually annoying.' Possible_Web_6377 shared their experience: 'Yep. I had to move out from the city centre because of them. What I don't understand is why the police don't do anything when everyone hates them.' old-an-tired added: 'I stayed at a hotel near Masjid Jamek and it was impossible to sleep. There's a police station nearby, but no one stopped them.' Even expatriates weighed in. Jeeb183, a French national living in KL for two years, asked: 'Are these guys mostly kids, or really grown-ups? And if they're kids, do their parents know what they're doing?' Others warned that the issue isn't just about noise — it can turn dangerous. SerpensMagnus later explained: 'I didn't want to sound like a rude foreigner judging local culture. But where I'm from, there are strict noise laws.' She revealed she's from Germany, where night silence is taken seriously. 'The airport near my hometown doesn't allow flights between 10PM and 6AM. Even Sundays are quiet — no lawn mowing, no parties, no power tools.' One Malaysian summed it up: 'You weren't rude at all. We locals share the same sentiment. This is the uglier side of our country.' As more voices speak up, the question remains: will this finally lead to change, or will the roar of 'mosquito engines' continue to echo through KL's sleepless nights?
Focus Malaysia
25-06-2025
- Focus Malaysia
Police officer goes viral for trying to flying kick Mat Rempit
THE arrival of a Mat Rempit convoy is hard to ignore. Loud exhaust, juvenile whoops and cries, and the stupid wheelies they love to perform, often to the detriment of their health. That being said, people have every reason to hate them. The hate, however, has been taken to the next level in a recent video which is making rounds on the internet. In the video, a police officer could be seen crossing a heavy traffic as he attempted to kick a Mat Rempit off his bike. Netizens by the droves pointed out that this was unlawful and the debate continues. Flying kick tu kalau kena….. — MYNEWSHUB (@mynewshub) June 24, 2025 Netizen @Blazer119011 cautioned that if the kick connects and the rider breaks his neck, would it be considered a murder case? Another netizen said it was very dangerous, further inquiring about the propel protocol for setting up a roadblock. One netizen advised that the police officer should have thrown a stick at the offender instead of trying to go up and personal with him, adding that he might break his leg in the attempt. 'When he gets rammed, he will start making sad stories. Does he keep his brain in his house before going to work?' wondered @superbarrio2 . Additionally, @Rogue_Shogun hinted about the usage of a roadspike to stop the rider. Watching the video prompted netizen @Keburungan to also reminisce about his time as a Mat Rempit. According to him, the police officers would hide behind the divider beside the tree and use a cane to hit them on the back when they passed by. 'I know exactly where this is. Every weekend, same shit. The public is afraid to use that highway on the weekends because it's a Mat Rempit hangout spot. Feels like the authorities are not really taking any strict actions for many years,' said @thansryy . But the police officer had his supporters and fans too. According to @Sauffie84 , police officers in the United States of America would have shot first, ask questions later, more so if the offender happens to be black. Perhaps our Mat Rempits in Malaysia are having it easy compared to the offenders in America. 'If it was me, I would open a donation drive for the officer,' said @random_malaysia in support to his action. Then there was @sufian_black who rated the flying kick as being not high enough. —June 25, 2025 Main image: @mynewshub (X)
New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Penang's crackdown on 'Mat Rempit' continues
SEBERANG JAYA: A total of 245 traffic summonses were issued and 98 motorcycles seized during a large-scale integrated operation targeting illegal street racers, commonly known as 'Mat Rempit', along a stretch of the North-South Expressway. The operation, dubbed Op Tutup (Samseng Jalanan Bersepadu), was jointly conducted by the state and Seberang Prai Tengah police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Departments, Seberang Jaya police station, Bukit Aman EMPV and Plus auxiliary police. It was carried out between KM130 and KM135 (northbound) of the expressway, spanning from the Seberang Jaya roundabout to Samagagah. "Police detected several groups of youths gathered by the highway to witness illegal motorcycle races, which had caused unease among other road users during the weekend holiday. "Most of these riders were seen speeding, riding against traffic flow, weaving dangerously between vehicles and using illegally modified exhausts, which posed serious risks to themselves and other motorists," police said in a statement. During the operation, 350 motorcycles were inspected. Apart from the 245 summonses issued, nine people were arrested under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving. Authorities remain committed to tackling illegal street racing and reminded the public to obey traffic laws for everyone's safety. "Such operations will continue regularly to curb these dangerous activities," police said.
Rakyat Post
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
9 Malay Words That Don't Translate Well In English
Subscribe to our FREE Every language has their unique words that simply cannot be illustrated or translated accurately in another language. There might be other words that are close enough, but they still do not fully capture the meaning or gravity of the words. In the Malaysian context, this can be easily illustrated by trying to find similar Malay words in English. 1. Sayang In Malay, the word 'sayang' is used to denote the feeling of love. It's also used by couples to call their partner to show that they're precious to them. The word 'sayang' can also be used to express pity. For example, if someone couldn't finish a meal, someone might lament and say something like, 'Eh tak ada orang habiskan nasi ini, sayang lah.' (Eh, no one finished eating the rice, what a pity/waste.' In English, the closest word to ''sayang'' is 'love' although the more accurate Malay word would be ''cinta.'' Couples can still call each other 'my beloved' but it sounds so formal that it's too comical to be used in public. You still can but it'll give off Jane Austen vibes. 2. Lepak Lepak means to aimlessly loiter and loaf around. It apparently comes from the Malay word 'lepa'' which means inattention. The closest English word to ''lepak'' is 'hanging out/hangout' with friends but it doesn't fully illustrate the image of aimless loitering or chilling. 3. Pantang Pantang in Malay means some sort of a taboo or ritual prohibition. The closest word in English is 'taboo'' or ''abstinence.'' However, the English word can't be used effectively in a direct translation of a conversation. For example, 'Eh we cannot do that. Pantang tahu!'' vs ''Eh we cannot do that. Taboo you know!' There's no oomph in the English sentence. Mat Rempit doing the superman move. Image: TRP File 4. Rempit We know who they are, they know who they are. The name Mat Rempit is a name that's totally a Malaysian creation. The word ''rempit'' is a Malaysian slang referring to the act of illegal motorcycle street racing and reckless riding. Those who participate in these activities are known as Mat Rempit(s). In English, there's simply no equivalent word for it. ''Street racer'' just doesn't sound special enough to encapsulate the whole culture and practice. 'Bike gangs' aren't even the same thing. READ MORE: 5. Manja The word ''manja'' is typically used to describe a child's efforts to get love and extra attention from their loved ones. Think of Shrek's Puss in Boots doing the adorable large eye trick to get his way. The word ''manja'' can also mean pampering or spoiling a child. It's hard to think of a single word in English to describe the word ''manja.'' The closest people have tried to come up with is the word ''affectionate.'' 6. Geram ''Geram'' in Malay conveys the feeling of anger, annoyance, irritation, or exasperation. It also denotes a love-hate situation or dissatisfaction. In that context, the closest sentence in English to describe this multitude of feelings of discontent is 'pissed off.'' However, 'geram' is also used to describe a mix of overwhelming cuteness and the urge 'to squeeze' something. In short, it is a word to describe something that is too adorable. There is no exact word in English to describe this feeling. 7. Rindu ''Rindu'' in Malay means to greatly miss someone or something. It also conveys a deep sense of longing or yearning and often mixed with feelings of nostalgia. Safe to say, the closest English word 'miss'' cannot encapsulate the entirety of the word's loaded meaning. Gotong-royong cleanup underway. Image: TRP File 8. Gotong-royong Gotong-royong is the act of coming together as a community to help, usually in public cleaning up efforts. In English, there's no singular word to describe it. The terms ''mutual cooperation'' or ''community effort'' do not come close to the meaning of ''gotong-royong.'' 9. Kuih-muih 'Kuih-muih' refers to the assortment of local small cakes or desserts like kuih lapis, bingka ubi kayu, pulut tai tai, and more. In English, the closest words are 'desserts,' 'mini cakes,' or 'sweet treats' but they aren't accurate descriptions of these Malaysian snacks. The list, although not exhaustive, shows that there's beauty in many languages and learning them can enrich our lives or make us better communicators. READ MORE: READ MORE: Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
