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PDRM Genting Crackdown - From Viral Clips to Real-Life Consequences

Kumeran Sagathevan

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A social media channel that frequently shares videos of car enthusiasts driving through Genting Highlands has now come under scrutiny by police for the drivers it films, but the channel itself is also taking flak from other social media users.

What seemed to have started as a viral clip sharing has turned into a full-blown police investigation. This was evident after a Honda CR-Z lost control and crashed while attempting to negotiate a corner - a moment also caught and widely circulated by the same social media channel.

According to local daily Kosmo, the video in question, lasting 2 minutes and 12 seconds, captures a convoy of various vehicles, including luxury cars, navigating a sharp bend on the uphill route to Genting Highlands. While some drivers appear to be in control, others are seen pushing the limits, allegedly engaging in dangerous maneuvers.


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Bentong District Police Chief, Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar, confirmed that an investigation has been launched under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987, which covers reckless and dangerous driving that endangers public safety.

“The police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. We will not hesitate to take firm action, and operations will be intensified in the area,” he stated.

However, while attention is being directed at the drivers, a larger issue is being overlooked - the role of social media channels as such in encouraging this behavior.


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This particular channel is known for frequently positioning itself at sharp bends along the Genting route, capturing high-speed cornering attempts, cheering on drivers, and effectively turning the stretch into a staged spectacle.

This isn't just passive recording; it's active participation and by doing so, other civilised car enthusiasts will be indirectly penalised.

By consistently glorifying aggressive driving and providing a platform for these risky stunts, the channel may be fueling a culture of recklessness, making them just as accountable as the drivers themselves.


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Social media users and car enthusiasts fuming over the attention generated by the social media content creator which has led police blockade being set up frequently.   


Worse, their presence at the bend could serve as a distraction.

Authorities must not only focus on the individuals behind the wheel but also on those behind the lens. If enforcement is to be truly effective, the role of social media in promoting dangerous driving must be addressed.

Otherwise, cracking down on drivers alone will be a band-aid solution to a problem that continues to be fueled by online glorification.


Source: KOSMO | Image: Facebook


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