Expert: Roots may lie in childhood neglect


PETALING JAYA: The mat rempit problem may have its roots in childhood neglect, and any attempt to solve it must start from the home, says a transport expert.

Universiti Sains Malaysia Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah said studies have shown that many rempit were found to have grown up without proper parental guidance.

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