A 48-second video showing a group of motorcycle riders performing the dangerous "Superman" stunt at high speed on the Kuantan Bypass road went viral on Facebook, drawing widespread concern and condemnation from the public.
The stunt, which involves lying flat on a moving motorcycle with arms and legs extended, is as reckless as it sounds and exactly as dangerous as it looks.
But were the riders in the viral video really young women?
Verdict:
TRUE
Kuantan district police chief Assistant Commissioner Ashari Abu Samah confirmed that three women aged between 18 and 21 were arrested on Saturday following an investigation by the Kuantan District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division.
The incident is believed to have taken place on the Kuantan Bypass in the early hours of July 16 before the footage was uploaded to Facebook.
Two of the women work as shop assistants while the third is a receptionist at a hotel in the district.
"The results of questioning found that all three of them admitted to being involved in the dangerous motorcycle riding stunt," ACP Ashari told Sinar Harian.
The investigation led police to trace the owners of the motorcycles believed to be involved, after which several individuals came forward at the Kuantan Traffic Police Station to assist with the inquiry.
Three Yamaha LC135 motorcycles were seized to assist the investigation.
In the viral video, several riders can be seen moving in a group at high speed while performing the Superman stunt, lying flat on their motorcycles as they travel along the road.
The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving that endangers other road users.
Ashari stressed that police would not compromise with any individual who carries out dangerous stunts that threaten their own safety and that of other road users.
He advised the public not to use social media as a platform to seek attention by performing acts that break the law.
"The road is not a place for racing or showing bravery. It should be used responsibly and with care.
"Members of the public who have information on traffic offences or illegal racing are asked to channel it to the police so that immediate action can be taken," said Ashari.
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