Scheduling street races won’t work, says expert

Thrill seekers: According to Dr Geshina, mat rempit are unlikely to be impressed with the Government’s plan to set up a night track for them as they thrive on obstacles and not empty roads.

PETALING JAYA: Scheduling street races for mat rempit will not prevent problems such as drug abuse, intoxication and underaged or illegal riders, says criminologist and psychologist Dr Geshina Ayu Mat Saat.

The Universiti Sains Malaysia lecturer said illegal betting was also involved in street races, adding that she doubted the effectiveness of the proposal in tackling these vices.