Nearly 6,000 crows have been culled in Klang, Selangor, as part of an ongoing effort to control the bird population amid public complaints about noise and sanitation issues. The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK), working in collaboration with local police, conducted the population control operation across five key areas: Klang city centre, Taman Melawis, Klang Jaya, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, and Pandamaran.

During a single-day operation conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in mid-September, 3,083 crows were shot. This brought the total number of crows culled under MBDK’s initiatives in 2026 to 5,963. The measures were taken following increasing public grievances about loud cawing and unhygienic conditions, particularly near food courts where scattered food waste and bird droppings were reported.

Klang mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain explained that the operation, known as “Crow Shooting Ops Series 2,” was intended to reduce the nuisance caused by the rising crow population. He noted that crows can disrupt urban life by leaving droppings, spreading food waste, generating strong odours, and producing persistent noise. These factors contribute to hygiene concerns, especially in areas close to food establishments where waste is improperly managed.

The council’s broader efforts include not only immediate population reduction but also plans for longer-term control measures. Norfiza Mahfiz, director of MBDK’s Corporate Communications Department, stated that the operations are conducted by enforcement officers working with licensed shooters to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. She emphasized the importance of proper food waste disposal by residents and vendors to reduce the availability of food scraps that attract wildlife.

“As urban environments develop, managing the coexistence of humans and wildlife like crows presents ongoing challenges,” Norfiza said. She added that future strategies might involve the use of traps and further reduction of food sources to sustain control over the crow population.

In response to the continuing concerns, MBDK has scheduled another crow shooting exercise for November 28. The council highlighted that controlling the crow population remains an ongoing process necessitating coordination between regulatory enforcement and community practices to maintain cleanliness and public health standards in Klang.