KUALA LUMPUR: Those involved in illegal street motor racing should not be glorified with titles, including mat rempit. “For the public, the label ‘mat rempit’ has a negative connotation. Pic by NURUL SHAFINA JEMENONRizan said the mat rempit trend had to be dealt with urgently as they raced illegally and were a nuisance to others. “There have been many operations by authorities to contain mat rempit, but the culture is not close to being quashed . “It’s a project where we engage mat rempit and show them ways to explore their potential.

Source: New Strait Times March 12, 2018 00:45 UTC