Of Mat Rempits and snatch thieves.

Time and time again we read in the newspapers of the Mat Rempits and snatch thieves menace. Although one should not generalise that all mat rempits are snatch thieves. Nevertheless mat rempits are potential troublemakers if the authorities do nothing.

It is clear that current laws are insufficient to deter these people. The situation has reached a point where it seems some drastic measures have to be taken in order to ensure public safety.

These are some of my drastic ideas.

1. For the mat rempits. If they are found guilty of riding recklessly, on top of mandatory imprisonment their motorcycles should also be seized and destroyed. Most of these offenders somehow manage to pay fines and continue their activities. So, take away their freedom and their motorcycles.

2. Make it an offence to travel in a convoy of not more than 3 motorcycle, similar to the current laws in respect to right of assembly.

3. Most mat rempits own kapcai. They can do all sorts of stunts and tricks on these kapcais e.g. wheelies, superman. Ban kapcais all together. Promote scooters instead. I don’t think the can wheelie on a scooter.

4. For snatch thieves. There is no other alternative but to impose harsher a punishment. Not imprisonment, not whipping…. Potong tangan saja!