Mat Rempits Turn KLCC Into Weekend Racetrack
Mat Rempits Give Tourists a Front Row Seat at KLCC
A viral video has once again placed Mat Rempits under the spotlight after tourists captured the chaos of Jalan Ampang transforming into a racetrack right in front of Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Petronas Twin Towers.
The scene felt surreal — tourists filming with their phones while dozens of motorcycles roared up and down, and riders casually explained what was happening as if they were giving a cultural tour.
“Mat Rempit”: The Live Commentary Moment
In the clip, a confused tourist asked, “What’s happening here?” as he watched the mayhem unfold.
“Mat Rempit,” one rider replied slowly, searching for the right English words to explain this notorious subculture.
As the engines thundered back and forth like a motorised metronome, another rider chimed in: “If you want to come to Malaysia, don’t worry, this happens on weekends.”
When asked if this spectacle might actually attract more visitors, the same rider admitted honestly: “I don’t think so, because sometimes people think this is a bit annoying.”
KLCC: Malaysia’s Most Expensive Drag Strip
On weekends, the country’s most prestigious address becomes an unofficial drag strip.
From roaring engines to choreographed U-turns, the routine plays out endlessly against the backdrop of Malaysia’s most photographed landmark.
Even the tourist couldn’t help but ask the obvious: “Does everyone leave when police come?”
“Modifying motorcycles is not allowed,” the rider explained matter-of-factly, highlighting the cat-and-mouse element of the nightly ritual.
Netizens React
While some found humour in the tourists’ bewildered reactions, others criticised the Rempit lifestyle.
One netizen wrote bluntly: “Just ignore them. They spent 95% of their salary for the bike and 5% for the family and future savings (if they have).”
Despite no official tourism brochure mentioning it, the chaotic scene may have left a stronger impression on visitors than the actual KLCC tour.
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