KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22 -- The Royal Malaysia Police has reminded Malaysians not to cycle on the highway as this is banned under the Road Transport Act 1987.

If caught, they face a fine of up to RM2,000.

In a statement, Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Azisman Alias added, however, that the ban does not extend to other roads such as federal, state and municipal ones in the country.

"JSPT advises cyclists who wish to participate in said activity to always follow the designated rules and laws of the highway to ensure their safety as well as that of other road users.

"Any individual who fails to obey the road signs that forbid cycling on the highway is committing an offence under the Sectio...