Kuala Lumpur Police Seize 25 Modified Bicycles, Issue Fines in 'Lajak' Crackdown

Kuala Lumpur traffic police have cracked down on dangerous "lajak" bicycle activities, seizing 25 modified bicycles and issuing 24 fines in a recent operation. The enforcement action took place on Thursday evening in several locations around the capital, including Desa Aman and areas near PPR Kerinchi, which have been identified as hotspots for such activities.

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As a result of the operation, 25 'lajak' bicycles were seized, and 24 summonses were issued for various offenses identified during the enforcement.

The operation, conducted by a team of officers and personnel, focused on areas frequently used by young riders, often between the ages of nine and 15, with a significant number being 14-year-olds. The seizures and fines were a direct response to public complaints regarding the prevalence of "lajak" cycling, particularly during evening hours in residential areas and on public roads.

Authorities emphasized that beyond enforcement, they also provided advice and education to the young riders about the dangers associated with "lajak" cycling and the importance of adhering to traffic laws. Parents and guardians were specifically called upon to play a more active role in monitoring their children's activities and ensuring that bicycles are not modified in ways that pose risks to the riders or other road users.

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The inspection also found that the riders involved were between the ages of nine and 15, with the majority being 14 years old.

The Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) stated that such monitoring and enforcement operations will be conducted periodically in known "lajak" activity zones. They vowed to take firm action against anyone found violating traffic laws, aiming to curb the dangerous trend and improve road safety for all.

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Parents and guardians are also urged to play a more active role in monitoring their children's movements and activities, and to ensure they do not modify their bicycles in a way that endangers themselves and other road users.