In search of speed - the deadly trend of basikal lajak
- 2 years ago
Sam Ke Ting was recently released from custody and given the greenlight to appeal her case in the appelate court. The case has put basikal lajak under the spotlight, a form of drag-racing using modified bicycles on public roads popular among teens.
The word 'lajak' literally means 'speedy' in Malay. Young riders often begin their race atop quiet downslope roads at night. They ride down in modified small bicycles without brakes, gradually adjusting themselves to a 'Superman position' to gain speed.
In this report, KiniTV dives into the world of basikal lajak to understand the dangerous trend.
The word 'lajak' literally means 'speedy' in Malay. Young riders often begin their race atop quiet downslope roads at night. They ride down in modified small bicycles without brakes, gradually adjusting themselves to a 'Superman position' to gain speed.
In this report, KiniTV dives into the world of basikal lajak to understand the dangerous trend.