JOHOR BARU: Police are tracking down the owner, driver and passengers of a blue Proton Wira after two men were filmed sitting on its roof as it moved along a road in Taman Puteri Wangsa, Ulu Tiram.
Johor Baru Selatan district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azrul Hisham Mohd Shaffei said police detected the video and photographs at 9am today.
He said the car was seen travelling from Jalan Beladau 32 towards Jalan Bukit Jaya.
"Investigations are ongoing to identify the individuals involved," he said in a statement.
The case is being investigated under Section 47 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for carrying a person outside a vehicle or in a manner that could interfere with the driver's control and endanger other road users.
Those with information can contact the Johor Baru Selatan Traffic Police Station at 07-223 7977.
The New Straits Times reported yesterday that two men were filmed sitting on the roof of the moving Proton Wira while a third person drove the car.
The footage, believed to have been recorded by a motorist travelling behind the vehicle, showed the men appearing unfazed as the car continued along the road.
At one point, the Wira slowed down near a speed breaker, leaving the men struggling to maintain their balance.
The person recording the video was heard reading out the vehicle's registration number and mentioning the location where the incident allegedly occurred.
The video was later shared on Facebook, garnering more than 20,000 views and over 200 comments, with many users condemning the stunt and questioning why anyone would risk their lives and those of other road users.
Police have identified Taman Puteri Wangsa, Ulu Tiram, as the location linked to the incident and are working to identify those involved.
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