Basikal lajak teens caught in KL roadblock, cops made them do ‘ketuk ketampi’ squats as punishment

Remember the ‘ketuk ketampi’ punishment from school days? For those who don’t, it’s basically squats with crossed hands pulling the ears, used as a punishment.

On new year’s eve, a group of 21 teenagers aged 14 to 17 were caught riding bicycles recklessly during a roadblock on KL’s Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah (formerly Jalan Ipoh, where Nissan’s showroom is), and the cops made the basikal lajak riders do ketuk ketampi on the spot.

KL JSPT chief Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the teens were riding modified bicycles that lacked safety features such as brakes, bells and lights. They were also riding dangerously and engaging in competitive behaviour. Their actions violated the Road Traffic Rules (Rule 42) LN 165/59, and their bikes could have been confiscated under Section 112 of the Road Transport Act 1987.

“However, a senior JSPT officer, together with a JPJ officer, opted to issue a stern warning and discipline the teens by requiring them to perform ketuk ketampi as a form of advocacy and deterrence,” Zamzuri added. The young offenders then shook hands with the officers and apologised. They were warned against further reckless behaviour and instructed to return home immediately.

“This approach serves as a warning to the teenagers involved, deterring them from repeating such offences. Advocacy efforts like this also help raise awareness and enhance young offenders’ understanding of road safety laws,” Zamzuri said.

“Parents and guardians must play a proactive role by closely monitoring their children to ensure they do not engage in activities that violate the law,” he added.

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