A Mat Rempit is a Malaysian term for 'an individual who participates in illegal street racing', usually involving underbone motorcycles (colloquially known as Kapcai) or scooters. Not all Mat Rempits are involved in street racing; some of them simply ride their motorcycles in a dangerous and haphazard manner for fun.
Mat Rempits usually travel in groups and race in bustling city centres on weekend nights. In recent times, Mat Rempits have been linked to gangsterism, gang robbery[1][2], street fighting, vandalism, theft, bullying and rape. Most motorcycles used by the Mat Rempits do not meet standard specifications, or have been modified extensively.
Additionally, some Mat Rempits do not have valid motorcycle licenses, do not pay road taxes, and ride stolen motorcycles[3][4]. A growing number of housing estates have also been turned into racing tracks[5]. It is estimated that there are about 200,000 Mat Rempits in Malaysia[6].
In Singapore, the term Mat Rempit is also used, but more to refer to one as a motorcycle lover or rider (Mat Motor), as opposed to an illegal motorcycle racer
Mat Rempits usually travel in groups and race in bustling city centres on weekend nights. In recent times, Mat Rempits have been linked to gangsterism, gang robbery[1][2], street fighting, vandalism, theft, bullying and rape. Most motorcycles used by the Mat Rempits do not meet standard specifications, or have been modified extensively.
Additionally, some Mat Rempits do not have valid motorcycle licenses, do not pay road taxes, and ride stolen motorcycles[3][4]. A growing number of housing estates have also been turned into racing tracks[5]. It is estimated that there are about 200,000 Mat Rempits in Malaysia[6].
In Singapore, the term Mat Rempit is also used, but more to refer to one as a motorcycle lover or rider (Mat Motor), as opposed to an illegal motorcycle racer
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