Siti Mariam (right) presenting payment to a participant who received RM8 for each crow shot during the MPAJ Crow Shooting Operation 2024. — Courtesy photo
THE Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) concluded a crow shooting operation aimed at controlling the growing disruption caused by the birds in the area.
The operation, which took place from 6am to 8pm throughout the MPAJ administrative area, targeted crow populations that caused filth and noise pollution in parks, recreational areas, and markets.
The last time MPAJ conducted a similar operation was in Sept 2023 when 323 crows were shot.
From January to August 2024, however, MPAJ received four complaints about the large crow population.
The MPAJ Crow Shooting Operation 2024, which was opened to shooters licensed by the Royal Malaysian Police and was not limited to Ampang residents, saw a total of 28 licensed shooters participating.
They were allowed to shoot crows in various locations including Pandan Indah, Pandan Mewah, Taman Dagang, Taman Keramat and Taman Melawati.
The operation helped reduce disturbances caused by the birds while providing an incentive for shooters.
This contributed to the overall success of the operation.
With a reward of RM8 per crow, a total of 557 crows were successfully shot.
The figure marked a significant effort to reduce the crow population and alleviate problems caused by the birds in the area.
The hotspots with large crow populations included Jalan Pandan Utama, Jalan Pandan Ilmu, Jalan Pandan Indah, the morning market area of Taman Muda, Taman Kosas, Bukit Indah, Taman Dagang, Taman Dato Ahmad Razali, Taman Nirwana and Kampung Pandan.
When asked about alternative solutions to shooting crows, MPAJ said “Besides conducting regular crow shooting operations, MPAJ also focuses on good waste management as a control measure.
“We hope this initiative ensures that waste disposal sites are well-managed and do not attract crows, thereby controlling the crow population,” MPAJ added.
Also present at the event were MPAJ Health and Environment Department director Siti Mariam Abdullah and Legal Department director Johari Atli.
