Public outrage over 'basikal lajak' following Johor driver’s conviction
- 2 years ago
The latest High Court decision to overturn an acquittal of a driver for reckless driving which caused the death of eight cycling teenagers in 2017 has sparked public outrage on social media.
Many netizens called for justice for the driver, 27-year-old clerk Sam Ke Ting, who was sentenced to six years in prison and given an RM6,000 fine on Wednesday.
Sam, who was 22 when the incident occurred, was also disqualified from driving for three years, effective immediately after she completes her prison sentence.
Old social media posts have re-emerged and gone viral, highlighting the dangers of modified bicycles, commonly known as “basikal lajak”.
Many netizens called for justice for the driver, 27-year-old clerk Sam Ke Ting, who was sentenced to six years in prison and given an RM6,000 fine on Wednesday.
Sam, who was 22 when the incident occurred, was also disqualified from driving for three years, effective immediately after she completes her prison sentence.
Old social media posts have re-emerged and gone viral, highlighting the dangers of modified bicycles, commonly known as “basikal lajak”.