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Mat rempit are not political props

Motorcyclists who endanger others should be taught discipline and given opportunities, not used by politicians to provide a public spectacle.

The Star MalaysiaWong Chun Wai2026-10-24 23:00查看原文 ↗

Danger on the roads: A file photo provided by the police of a round-up of motorcycle riders caught performing stunts near in George Town. — PDRM Penang

IT used to be just a small group of young men speeding down the road on their roaring motorcycles – but now, it seems to have grown monstrously.

Last week, Penang police had to break up a large illegal street racing event near the Butter-worth Outer Ring Road toll plaza in Bagan Ajam.

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Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang and served Star Media Group for nearly four decades in various capacities and roles. He was group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. "On The Beat" debuted on Feb 23, 1997. Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for occasional press holidays when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star. He is now chairman of national news agency Bernama.

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