JOHOR BARU: The mosquito bike riders are at it again, this time taking over Jalan Denai in Taman Bukit Jaya, Ulu Tiram near here. Johor Baru South deputy police chief Superintendent M. Kumar in a statement expressed his disappointment on the recurring presence of these mosquito bike riders despite police action in arresting several groups of youths that were involved in the illegal bike races in the Johor Baru and Kulai areas over the last few months. “Despite the arrests, these mosquito bike riders are still making their presence felt on the roads where their reckless act poses a threat to other motorists and their own safety,” he said. Kumar said during the arrest, police also seized 15 modified bicycles, some of which are not even safe for use on the road. The mosquito bike menace in Johor Baru has raised concerns after an accident where eight youths were killed when a car ploughed right into them in Jalan Mahmoodiah in February this year.

Source: New Strait Times April 29, 2017 09:22 UTC