More than just punitive measures needed to tackle Mat Rempit menace, says social activist


KUALA LUMPUR: The Mat Rempit menace remains a stubborn social ill despite repeated enforcement efforts, and tackling it will require more than punitive measures, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said illegal street racing is not merely a law and order issue but a symptom of deeper social challenges that demand long-term, holistic solutions.

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