Reckless motorcyclists sabotaging airport investment, says LokeKOTA BARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has been ordered to carry out a major crackdown at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) following reports of reckless motorcyclists, known locally as mat rempit, using the area in front of the departure terminal as a “racing track”. “This investment was meant to enhance air connectivity for Kelantan, boost socio-economic development and attract more tourists to the state. He also urged Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd to tighten access to and from the terminal building to prevent further incidents. Earlier media reports said that the area in front of the departure hall at the new LTSIP terminal in Pengkalan Chepa, which has been fully operational for less than a month, had been repeatedly used as a racing track by mat rempit. The activity reportedly began during Ramadan and continued into last Friday night, drawing public attention after videos by travellers circulated on social media.

Source: The Star April 07, 2026 03:39 UTC