Police in Penang have arrested a 14-year-old boy after a viral video showed him performing a dangerous “Superman stunt” while riding a motorcycle on the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge.
Seberang Perai Selatan district police chief Jay January Siowou said a report was lodged after the video surfaced on Facebook, showing the boy riding from Batu Maung towards Batu Kawan.
“The suspect has been detained together with the motorcycle for further investigation. A urine test came back negative for drugs,” Jay said.
The 20-second clip shows the boy lifting his legs, lying flat on the motorcycle with his head lowered — a risky move known as the “Superman stunt.”
The incident, believed to have occurred on Monday, was filmed by a passenger in a passing car.
“Such actions not only endangered his own safety but also posed serious risks to other road users,” Jay stressed.
Traffic investigators later identified the rider, who surrendered himself at 10.30pm yesterday. The case is being probed under reckless and dangerous riding.
Police are also tracking down several other motorcyclists believed to have been involved.
