Mat Rempit

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One of Mat Rempit's favourite 'Aerodynamic Pose' a.k.a. 'Superman' seen on the street of Malaysia.

A Mat Rempit is a Malaysian term for 'an individual who participates in illegal street racing', usually involving underbone motorcycles (Kapcai) or scooters. Minah Rempit can refer to either the female counterpart, or a female companion of a Mat Rempit. Not all Mat Rempits involve in street racing, some of them just ride their motorcycle's dangerously on public roads just for thrills and fun.

Mat Rempits usually travel in groups and race in bustling city centres on weekend nights. As of recently, Mat Rempits have been linked to gangsterism, gang robbery, fighting, vandalism, thefts and bullying. Most motorcycles used by the Mat Rempits do not meet standard specifications, or have been modified extensively.

Additionally, some Mat Rempit do not have valid licenses, do not pay road taxes, and ride stolen motorcycles. More and more housing estates were turned into racing tracks. It is estimated that there are about 200,000 Mat Rempits in Malaysia. Majority of the Mat Rempit are Malay.

In Indonesia and Singapore, the terms of Mat Rempit also used there but it likely referer as a motorcycle lover or riders (Mat Motor), not illegal motorcycle racer.