Perak police chief Comm Datuk Azizi Mat Aris explaining about some of the dangerous drugs to students of SMK Dato Haji Mohd Taib during the advocacy programme.
IPOH: Student involvement in illegal racing has become a main concern for the Perak police chief.
Comm Datuk Azizi Mat Aris emphasised that being a "mat rempit" is nothing to be proud of.
“Some students involved in illegal racing, thinking it is cool to ride a motorcycle recklessly, making loud blaring noises from illegally modified vehicles, which creates a nuisance for others.
“The term 'mat rempit' is nothing to be proud of but derogatory. Those involved should feel ashamed and humiliated,” he said at a road safety advocacy programme at SMK Dato Haji Mohd Taib in Chemor near here on Monday (Sept 30).
He asked those involved to find the reasons for their participation in illegal activities.
“Is there a feeling of emptiness within? If so, speak with your family, teachers or even the liaison officer to plan a better future path.
Perak police chief Comm Datuk Azizi Mat Aris delivering his talk during a road safety advocacy programme held at SMK Dato Haji Mohd Taib in Chemor.
“School students are the asset of the country. You possess immense potential, so why waste it by getting involved in criminal activities that go against the law?” he asked.
He also advised the students to make friends with the right people, who would only benefit them be it in both personality or education.
Comm Azizi said today, students are not only exposed to criminal activities and traffic offences in their surroundings, they are also influenced by social media.
Given these challenges, he noted that new approaches are required to address problems involving students.
He said the crime prevention and road safety advocacy programmes are continuous efforts taken by the police, via its school liaison officers, to instil awareness among students of the consequences of breaking the law.
“We have seen a reduction in narcotics offences involving school children but there is a slight increase in other criminal-related offences and illegal racing.
“These (programmes) need to be continued for us to see results,” he added.
