 The widespread phenomenon of the subculture has driven some politicians in Malaysia to voice out concern and need to help rehabilitate the people involved in activities pertaining to that culture.Khairy Jamaluddin and Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim as he was formerly mat rempit.Khairy says" should become the "Eyes and Ears" of Malaysian"

In 2006, a Member of Parliament representing Jenderak, Pahang suggested that the Mat Rempit should be accepted and guided to save them from indulging in dangerous activities.