Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested seven people connected to dangerous wheelie stunts on major city roads following a viral 44-second Facebook video, authorities said [1, 2].
The stunts took place at 3:30 a.m. on May 23 on Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Tun Razak, and Jalan P. Ramlee, where motorcyclists performed wheelies with pillion riders [1, 2]. The video was uploaded on May 31, drawing public attention and prompting police action [1, 2].
The first arrests occurred at 3:20 a.m. on June 1, involving a 20-year-old man and his 16-year-old female pillion passenger on a Yamaha 135LC motorcycle [1, 2]. A second police operation around 12:54 a.m. on June 2 led to the arrest of four more people: two male riders aged 17 and 16, along with two female pillion riders aged 18 and 15 [1, 2]. These individuals were reportedly riding on two Yamaha 135LC motorcycles, described as white in one source and blue in another [1, 2].
Of those arrested, four were minors who were released on police bail after statements were recorded, though investigations are ongoing [1, 2]. The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous riding or driving [1, 2].
There is a discrepancy over the total number arrested. One source reports seven individuals, while another states six [1, 2]. The exact motorcycle colors used by the second group also vary between sources [1, 2].
Police continue their inquiries into the group as safety authorities emphasize adherence to traffic laws. Further updates are expected as investigations proceed.
