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The MBSJ crow shooting runs today, Saturday 14 November, from 7am to 7pm. Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) says its Program Menembak Gagak 2026 covers the whole of its administrative area. Meanwhile, the council plans a RM28 million SS15 upgrade from 2027.
Overall, MBSJ says the aim is to control the crow population and cut the disturbance they cause. It says this is for the comfort and wellbeing of city residents.
Here is what MBSJ announced, what happened at the last round in 2024 and how to stay safe. However, the council’s notice gives no list of areas, no crow numbers and no hotline.
MBSJ crow shooting hours and areas covered
The programme runs on Saturday, 14 November 2026. It starts at 7am and ends at 7pm. Therefore, that is a full 12-hour window, and residents may hear shots at any time during the day.
Specifically, MBSJ says the operation covers its entire administrative area. However, it did not list the neighbourhoods. Likewise, it did not say if some zones will be busier than others.
Moreover, the council says the goal is to manage crow numbers. It says crows disturb residents. However, the notice does not say what kind of disturbance, such as noise or mess.
Notably, the notice gives no details on who will do the shooting. Nor does it name the weapons, the number of crows or any police approval. Residents who want these facts should ask MBSJ directly.
What happened at the last MBSJ crow shooting in 2024
A similar MBSJ crow shooting took place on Saturday, 28 September 2024. A video of a man firing a weapon in a public area later went viral. As a result, many people asked if it was safe.
In response, Subang Jaya district police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat explained it in a statement. He said the shooting was a crow-culling operation by MBSJ. Police said it had approval from the Firearms Licensing Unit at the Selangor police headquarters.
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Furthermore, police said 25 members of the public took part. Each held a valid firearms licence. In addition, the organiser followed standard operating procedures. Police said no untoward incident occurred.
However, those details are from 2024. The 2026 notice does not say if the same rules, numbers or approvals apply. MBSJ should confirm the 2026 rules.
Staying safe during the MBSJ crow shooting
MBSJ says residents should stay alert at all times during the operation. It also asks them to avoid going near operation areas. Yet the notice does not describe how those areas will be marked.
Therefore, it makes sense to follow any signs or instructions from MBSJ officers on site. That is our reading, not the council’s advice. Likewise, families with children and pet owners may want to keep outdoor time short.
Meanwhile, in 2024 police asked the public not to spread the video or guess about it. This year MBSJ has put out an official notice first. As a result, sharing it helps neighbours know what is happening.
In short, the MBSJ crow shooting runs until 7pm today across the whole city. Stay alert and keep away from operation areas. Check MBSJ’s official channels for any update.
Yalinie Mathan
Maran Perianen
Sashidaran Gunathevan
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