JOHOR POLLS | As campaigning for the Johor state election entered its final day, Transport Minister Anthony Loke became the target of online criticism over a motorcycle convoy involving Pakatan Harapan’s campaign workers.
A video circulating online showed the convoy, with motorcycles displaying coalition flags, had several riders not wearing helmets.
Critics shared a short video that juxtaposed the incident with Loke’s 2020 Dewan Rakyat speech, in which the DAP secretary-general criticised BN leaders for committing a similar offence during the Slim by-election campaign.
“It’s okay (to ride motorcycles while campaigning), but wear a helmet, show a good example,” Loke said, urging the Road Transport Department to fine anyone who flouted the rule.
“Issue summonses to everyone, do not give face, show that the law is enforced without any double standard.”
Loke’s remarks came after he raised concerns over several BN figures, including former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak and Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who were seen riding motorcycles without helmets during the Slim by-election campaign.
Meanwhile, according to the latest viral footage, those allegedly riding without helmets included Johor DAP vice-chairperson Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali.
The video is believed to have been recorded from a vehicle carrying DAP’s Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid.
The post, uploaded by a social media influencer on Facebook on Wednesday, has since received more than 6,200 reactions and been shared over 1,900 times.
Malaysiakini has contacted Loke, Sheikh Umar, and Syerleena for comment.
Under the Road Transport Act, motorcycle riders are required to wear protective helmets, with failure to comply constituting an offence punishable by a fine. - Mkini
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