Road safety advocate urges tougher oversight of RXZ bike rallies
Shahrim Tamrin says the death toll has risen over three years, with two fatalities recorded in 2024, five in 2025, and 11 this year.
Road safety advocate Shahrim Tamrin has called for more stringent oversight of the RXZ Members 2.0 motorcycle gathering following a spike in accidents and fatalities. Over the past three years, the event has seen two deaths in 2024, five in 2025, and 11 this year at the RXZ Members 8.0 gathering in Terengganu. Shahrim argues that a comprehensive risk management approach is needed before, during, and after the event, rather than solely relying on post-accident enforcement.
During the event, police confiscated 222 motorcycles due to various violations such as non-compliant registrations, expired licences, and modified exhausts. Each edition of the event should be followed by a thorough safety audit detailing accident locations, timing, causes, rider profiles, and enforcement effectiveness. This audit report should be published before the next event to allow for evidence-based improvements.
Authorities should also differentiate between motorcycles with technical issues and those with modified safety standards, subjecting the latter to mandatory inspections. Additionally, Shahrim suggests issuing travel advisories, training marshals, and conducting noise tests during these large gatherings to enhance overall safety.
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