23-05-2025
Cops probe viral video promoting ‘basikal lajak' race
According to the police, the video depicted a group of teenagers riding their modified bicycles on the road together. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR : Police are investigating a video that has gone viral depicting a race for modified bicycles or 'basikal lajak' that is likely to be held in Damansara Damai in Petaling Jaya tomorrow.
Petaling Jaya police chief Shahrulnizam Ja'afar said they detected a 29-second video clip promoting the event on TikTok at 4.30pm yesterday.
'Investigations found that the video depicted a group of teenagers riding their modified bicycles on the road together with information regarding the race.
'Following that, a police report was lodged,' he said in a statement today.
He added that an investigation paper had been opened under Section 81 of the Road Transport Act 1987 which prohibits any form of race, competition or speed trial without the express permission of the transport minister, the relevant state government or the local authority.
He also urged those with information about the race to contact the nearest police station or the Petaling Jaya police operations room at 03-7966 2222.
