Kuala Lumpur police and partner agencies carried out an integrated late-night enforcement operation under Op Selamat 25, targeting road safety issues and excessive vehicle noise in the city centre.
According to local reporting, the operation resulted in 820 summons/fines for various offences during a single enforcement blitz. Authorities also highlighted noise from heavily modified exhaust systems as a key concern, especially in dense urban areas with high-rise buildings where sound reflections can intensify disturbance to residents and businesses.
Key enforcement figures from the operation
820 total traffic fines/summons issued
83 vehicles seized (including 73 motorcycles and 10 cars)
640 offence notices issued by JPJ
12 noise pollution compounds issued by the Department of Environment
7 arrests for various criminal and drug-related offences
4 of those arrests linked to positive drug tests
100 officers involved in the operation
Why this matters for urban noise management
This case is a useful reminder that transportation noise control is not only a technical issue but also an enforcement and public-order issue. In city environments, modified exhaust noise can quickly become a community nuisance because of:
late-night operating hours,
repeated pass-bys,
narrow streets and reflective facades,
and the cumulative effect in mixed residential-commercial districts.
For acoustics professionals, these actions also reinforce the importance of:
proper baseline noise assessment,
source identification,
and combining measurement with
Source: Malay Mail / Bernama, “Keeping it quiet: KL police crack down on noisy exhausts with 820-summons blitz” (15 Feb 2026).
150+ student volunteers participating in awareness drives
Campaign Overview
The Department of Environment (DoE) of Bangladesh has launched an ambitious “Integrated and Participatory Project for Noise Pollution Control” targeting the growing problem of urban noise pollution in Dhaka. The campaign, inaugurated on January 5, 2026, will conduct mobile courts and public awareness activities at 10 strategic locations across the capital city over 10 working days.
Official Inauguration
The campaign was formally inaugurated at 11:00 AM in front of the National Press Club by Ms. Mohsina Akter Banu, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In her address, she emphasized that public awareness is essential for controlling noise pollution and called upon citizens to actively participate in addressing this growing environmental concern.
“Noise pollution has reached an alarming level in recent years,” Ms. Banu stated, adding that the government, through the Department of Environment, is making comprehensive efforts to curb it.
Campaign Activities
Following a human chain demonstration in front of the Press Club, a colorful awareness rally marched from the Press Club to the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University. The rally featured:
A decorated pickup van with awareness messages
Placards and festoons with anti-noise slogans
An eye-catching squirrel-shaped mascot
150+ student volunteers from colleges and universities
Target Locations
The campaign will conduct activities at major locations across Dhaka:
Azimpur
New Market
Agargaon
Planning Commission Intersection
Bangladesh Secretariat
Government Employees’ Hospital Intersection
Gulshan-2 Circle
TSC (Teacher-Student Centre)
New Regulatory Powers
Under the newly enacted Noise Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2025, traffic sergeants have been granted on-the-spot fining authority for vehicles exceeding permissible noise limits. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic Division actively joined the campaign and immediately began imposing fines on violating vehicles.
Public Engagement
Participants held placards displaying slogans such as:
“No Horn”
“Unnecessary Horns Damage Hearing”
“Noise Pollution Causes Multiple Health Risks”
“Let’s Stop Unnecessary Honking”
Collaborative Effort
The campaign is organized in collaboration between the DoE, Dhaka Metropolitan Police traffic divisions, and Green Voice, an environmental advocacy organization. Alamgir Kabir, Chief Coordinator of Green Voice, called upon all citizens to take collective action for a noise-free environment.
About Noise Pollution in Urban Areas
Noise pollution is a growing environmental concern in rapidly developing urban centers across South Asia. Excessive noise from traffic, construction, and industrial activities can lead to hearing loss, cardiovascular problems, sleep disturbances, and increased stress levels. Professional noise monitoring equipment, such as Class 1 sound level meters compliant with IEC 61672 standards, plays a vital role in regulatory enforcement.
