Residents in Putrajaya are voicing frustration online over the growing presence of illegal motorcycle racing and loud modified vehicles allegedly disturbing the peace in the administrative capital late at night.
A Threads post shared by @7ig3r2060 has since garnered more than 1,400 likes and nearly 300 comments, with many residents claiming the issue has been ongoing for quite some time.
In the post, the user alleged that groups of “mat rempit” have increasingly entered Putrajaya to race, record stunt videos and create excessive noise during the early hours of the morning.
“Whether you’re an actual resident or just renting in Putrajaya temporarily, stop trying to make Putrajaya go viral for being peaceful,” the user wrote.
“It’s getting annoying when more rempit groups keep coming in and making noise here. Last night, a group recorded a video of a motorcycle producing sparks near the kiosk in front of Dwiputra, damaging roads that were previously in good condition.”
The user also claimed that residents are forced to endure the sound of motorcycles racing almost every morning before dawn.
The post drew widespread reactions from other social media users, including complaints from residents living near main roads and popular gathering spots in Putrajaya.
Among those responding was Putrajaya Member of Parliament Radzi Jidin, who said he would follow up on the matter with the authorities.
“Thank you for sharing this. I will follow this up and contact the police. This issue involves public order,” he commented.
Many Putrajaya residents also shared their frustrations in the comments section.
“I deal with these noises almost every day, especially during weekends or when there are events near Precinct 2 and Precinct 3. My house is right beside the road near Wawasan Bridge. I’m already used to hearing motorcycles and cars making explosive sounds. What’s so great about vehicles sounding like fighter jets anyway?” user ida_twinsmiracle commented.
User fauzila_aliah wrote: “It feels like there haven’t been any roadblocks at the main routes heading into Putrajaya from IOI for a long time. There used to be roadblocks during weekend nights before. Why did they stop? We just want peace here.”
“Mat rempit really like the atmosphere here at night because it’s calm and there aren’t many cars, but they have disturbed the peace with this irresponsible culture,” fizafantagiro added.
User eoweweon said the issue was not limited to Putrajaya alone.
“It’s not just Putrajaya. I agree with your complaint — this dangerous culture should be controlled everywhere. They leave carbon marks everywhere, damage road surfaces and endanger other drivers.”
User ezackramli also claimed that the riders may not necessarily be outsiders entering Putrajaya.
“Sometimes it’s not outsiders coming in — sometimes it’s local youths too. You can see them hanging around parking areas revving their engines. Young people nowadays get angry when you try to advise them.”
