A GROUP of youths has drawn widespread attention online after placing a coffin by the roadside in Batu 12, Sungai Burong near Tanjung Karang in Selangor, in what is believed to be a dramatic warning aimed at deterring illegal motorcycle racing, commonly known as mat rempit.
The incident, shared on social media by user @arep743, showed a white coffin being taken out from a hearse-style van and placed along the roadside shoulder as part of what the group described as a “wake-up call” to reckless riders frequenting the area.
“Look who’s going to get it,” Kosmo Online quoted the uploader wrriting, as the group staged the symbolic display.
The youths, believed to be local mosque community members, reportedly carried out the act as a form of public reminder highlighting the dangers of illegal racing and road stunts, which have long been a concern in the area.
The unusual approach quickly triggered mixed reactions on social media, with many users praising the message as a powerful form of deterrence and informal moral reminder.
One user, known as Azahar, commented: “Do it like this, it might discourage the kids from racing. Buy a flashing blue light, put it on a white van and park it by the roadside, they definitely won’t race anymore,” suggesting that such visual warnings could deter illegal racers.
Another user, Ayie_tag30, said: “If they still don’t realise it, there’s really nothing more to say,” expressing frustration over repeated reckless behaviour.
A third user, known as Zendra, added: “We’re already tired of lecturing them. Try this way instead, hopefully everyone becomes good and righteous children,” showing support for the unconventional approach as a moral reminder.
While many online observers welcomed the symbolic gesture as an effective awareness tactic, the incident has also sparked wider discussion on the use of shock-based messaging to address illegal racing and road safety issues in residential and semi-rural areas. - April 13, 2026
