Laws won’t break the cycle

Safety hazard: A custom-made ‘basikal lajak’ complete with ‘exhaust system’ on sale at a bicycle shop at Sungai Ara in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: The “basikal lajak” issue stems from a lack of awareness and parental supervision, say bicycle shop owners, adding that imposing laws on them will only help to a certain extent.

A 40-year-old shop owner, who only wanted to be known as Lee, said many children in his area were caught racing with their friends on these bicycles and some of their parents had even been brought to court.