3rd International Conference on Business, Law and Corporate Social Responsibility (ICBLCSR’15) May 5-6, 2015 Bali (Indonesia) Mat Rempit: Transforming Nation Liability to a National Asset by CSR program Fazilatul Haida Hidzir, Aslina Arbain, Wan Sabariah Wan Ismail, and Dr. Saharudin Ismail road users. Mat Rempit are said not to comply the rules and Abstract— Transfoming the Mat Rempit from a liability of the there are labeled as liability of the nation. nation into an asset is one effort that could be developed by This research is to provide an opportunity for them to researchers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) through the change, invites the communities together guiding this group initiative of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the purpose of into the right path. At the same time, this research was improving the quality of life for the community and permanently conducted to ensure that they are not continuing the activity change the status of Mat Rempit into nation assets. This paper will . discuss the efforts and contributions that have been made by a and make it more badly research company and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) through the implementation of projects and programs concerning the II. PROBLEM STATEMENT existence of Mat Rempit in Penang. A total of 30 individuals The phenomenon of illegal racing Mat Rempit in Malaysia involved in illegal racing (Mat Rempit) have been used as samples in is no longer an strange phenomenon that occurs these days. the research to identify the extend of contribution made by CSR in This phenomenon seems to be more prevalent by the day. The transforming them into quality national assets. Through the CSR program the Mat Rempit were given to improve, develop and manage phenomenon of 'Mat Rempit' does not exist in other countries, themselves and contribute to their community and country. These but there are behaviors of adolescents in some countries which modules underline the momentum of transformation among Mat have in common with this phenomenon in Malaysia (Samsudin Rempit involved with the CSR project. Apart from the contribution A. Rahim, 1994; Voelkl, Welte & Wieczorek, 1999). Mat and cooperation given by the non-governmental organizations Rempit in the English language is recognized as ―hell riders‖ (NGOs), the government of Malaysia through the Persatuan Sahabat (Rozmi Ismail, 2004: 1), while in Indonesia it is known as the Belia (Pulau Pinang) and Polytechnic of Seberang Perai, Pulau ‗Pembalap Haram‘. Pinang, also helps provide comprehensive assistance for Mat Rempit Mat Rempit are considered from the eyes of the community to transform their status of Nation Liability to the assets of the as a group of aggressive, violent and wild. This can be seen country. when they perform various dangerous stunts while riding like a Willy, stand, lie down and so on without thinking about the Keywords: Mat Rempit, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), safety of oneself and others. They are performing these illegal racing, Nation Liability, asset nation dangerous actions for the purpose of expressing their prowess and courage. For these illegal racing Mat Rempit, they would I. INTRODUCTION be more excited if the roads are more dangerous such as sharp HIS research is a study to know how CSR efforts are bends, racing against the flow and more. This research is a T carried out to Mat Rempit in transforming their status research to identify how CSR efforts are carried out for the from Nation Liabilities to Nation Assets. Mat Rempit can Mat Rempit in transforming their status from Nation Liabilities be defined as illegal motorcycle riders. The majority of youths to the Nation Assets. are young teens. Their actions while riding a motorcycle in a Mat Rempit is classified as the nation liability because it manner dangerous not only endanger themselves but becomes a burden to the nation. The fund allocated for the endangering other road users. They were riding a motorcycle purpose of national development and upgrading of skills for with a dangerous action not only to themselves but to other capital to skilled human capital and high income, had to be channeled to solve the Mat Rempit‘s problem. Mat Rempit are youth who are supposed to be the assets of the nation but were stuck to unhealthy activities. Fazilatul Haida Hidzir is with the Polytechnic of Seberang Perai, 13500 Government agencies such as the Department of Youth, Permatang Pauh, Malaysia (corresponding author‘s phone: 011-26493309 ; e-mail: [email protected]). Department of Social Welfare, National Drug Agency, Aslina Arbain is with the Polytechnic of Seberang Perai, 13500 Hospital, Police, Road Transport Department and non- Permatang Pauh, Malaysia (corresponding author‘s phone: 019-4803978 ; governmental agencies (NGOs) have jointly created a variety e-mail: [email protected]) of programs to restore and to prevent this culture so that it will Wan Sabariah Wan Ismail is with the Polytechnic of Seberang Perai, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Malaysia (corresponding author‘s phone: 019- be no longer part of the youth‘s lives. Family and local 9846128 ; e-mail: [email protected]) community support are also very important in helping to Dr. Saharudin Ismail is with the Polytechnic of Seberang Perai, 13500 recover the Mat Rempit. Permatang Pauh, Malaysia (corresponding author‘s phone: 019-2422244 ; e-mail: [email protected]) http://dx.doi.org/10.15242/ICEHM.ED0515046 85 3rd International Conference on Business, Law and Corporate Social Responsibility (ICBLCSR’15) May 5-6, 2015 Bali (Indonesia) If there is no effort and attention is given to them, the The implication is caught more male students as dropouts, phenomenon Mat Rempit can threaten society, the economy which cannot absorb fully the process of development of and the country. They will be involved with unemployment, science in the classroom and thus less well in exams. This drug abuse, theft, vandalism, truancy, hit-run, fighting amongst situation could potentially lead to them losing their way of life themselves, carrying weapons, no license, breaking the law, if there are not to be guided. free sex and ultimately contribute to the improvement of an Mohd Faris Md Alias (2000, July 5)Strategi tangani isu Mat illegitimate child and other serious crimes. Rempit. Retrived from http;ww1.utusan.com.my. Primary and secondary education system implemented by III. OBJECTIVE the government are also the subject of criticism for this group The main objectives are: because the school system is more focused on the examination of which give more priority to students who excel in 1. Identify the time frame required in transforming Mat academics while students who do not have the academic ability Rempit to the National Asset. will be dispensed. 2. Identify the type of skills offered to Mat Rempit that can Dr. Saodah Abd Rahman (2009, May 8) Punca Mat Rempit attract their interests in transforming them into the Nation Mengganas. Retrived from ww1.utusan .com.my. Assets. C. Constraint in transforming Mat Rempit to the Nation 3. Identify constraints in transforming Mat Rempit to the Assets. Nation Assets. Lack of awareness 4. Identify types of existing skills on the Mat Rempit to Despite the friendly attitude and easily recognizable, no one comply with program designed and planned in transforming thought of politicians and entrepreneurs, Datuk Jamal Md the Mat Rempit to Nation Assets. Yunus was involved with symptoms of Mat rempit in during his teenage years. IV. LITERATURE REVIEW Realizing it was not a beneficial activity, he rose to Previous studies have covered various aspects associated contribute his best to society and the State. Following the with Mat Rempit. Activity Mat Rempit was spearheaded by the success of leaving the world of illegal racing, Jamal, 44, tried Malay community has given a negative image to the nation. to educate illegal racer to be useful citizens to the nation and Various methods have been planned and implemented to religion. address this problem. Problems highlighted will be explored to (2015, Mac 24)Dulu Mat Rempit sekarang jadi ahli politik. provide a true picture of the variables studies. Retrieved from www.Sinar harian.com.my A. A period to implement the program in transforming them Parent‘s support into the Nation Assets. "After receiving counseling and advice from family, I began Chief Minister Datuk Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman said the to leave this Mat Rempit and much changed my life so agreement was the first follow-up meeting with his special successful today," he said. class of Mat Rempit who expressed their wishes to the (2015, Mac 24)Dulu Mat Rempit sekarang jadi ahli politik. leadership and the government. Retrieved from www.Sinar harian.com.my. "Basically, for me, they are an asset to our fair state and The parents are the primary institutions to be blamed for not sympathize with them and listening to them, so that a paradigm monitoring the movement of children reflecting their failure to shift can be taken towards positive change." discharge the responsibilities of parenthood. Bernama (2014, August 7) Mat rempit Terengganu anjur "In the community, parents also need to be proactive in program sambut merdeka). Retrieved from www.Malaysia guiding their children, especially for the moral aspect that kini.com/news/207823 these symptoms can be prevented" (2009,May 5) Gejala mat rempit kian berleluasa. Retrieved B. Appropriate skills to offer for Mat Rempit that can attract from ww1.utusan.com.my. their interests in transforming them into the Failure parents in disciplining children can contribute to the Nation Assets Mat Rempit‘s problem. Family shaping personality during Factors shaping social phenomena such as Mat Rempit also childhood and continue to provide enormous influence on can be seen from the aspect of the education system behavior, attitude and thinking in adulthood.