Errant motorcyclists, also known as mat rempit, getting into accidents in front of her cendol stall in Taman Medan is a common sight for Azizah Mohd Yusof, 54.
However, despite her annoyance as well as concern over their safety, she felt that the talents these youths have in handling their two-wheeled machines could be put to good use, if channelled properly.
"I have to admit, they do have a knack for racing. It's just a shame that they're doing it on public roads."
As such, caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's pledge earlier this year that Barisan Nasional will allocate RM20 million a year to build a racing circuit in each state to help the youths under the Keluarga Malaysia initiative is an enticing one.
"These kids on their motorcycles are not necessarily bad people. They need a place to test their speed and prowess safely," said Azizah.
She said if facilities such as racing circuits were accessible, these speed demons could be tamed by letting them have their activities in a safer environment.
Another Taman Medan resident, 62-year-old retiree Nur Muhammad, said such a move could bear fruit in the long run.
"At least the youths will have a place to race safely.
"We can even hold competitions to attract other mat rempit gangs so that they will get off the roads.
"They race on the roads to impress people, but this is dangerous and affects other road users.
"I will feel safer as a member of the public if they race on dedicated circuits."
The authorities, he said, should organise safe races to unearth new talent.
"Who knows? Maybe we the next internationally-renowned motorcycle racer can emerge from one of these tracks."
Avid motorcyclist and frequent convoy rider Nazrul Azmeen, from Kuala Lumpur, said while many youth love the thrill of speed, the lack of accessible racing venues had led them to race illegally on the streets.
"The authorities pledging to build racing circuits will definitely resonate with the youth, especially those who love the taste of adrenaline that comes with speed."
He said the circuits could also serve as multipurpose venues for gatherings and exhibitions.
"We can let these riders experience proper racing conditions that follow safety standards.
"If managed properly, we can prevent them from becoming white elephant projects, so careful planning is needed.
"They could even become tourist attractions."