FOR the last few days, residents of Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, especially in BU2, BU3 and BU4, have been bombarded with loud singing caused by performances held at the main entrance of the new wing of 1 Utama.

The performances start at 8pm and continue until 10.30pm on weekdays and from 10.30am to 10.30pm on weekends, with singers blaring Malay, Mandarin and English songs. Sometimes, they scream their heads off.

Residents are unable to spend their evenings or weekends peacefully as the noise level is too high and irritating.

I would have no quarrels if the performances were held inside the complex.

But to hold it out in the open, just outside the main entrance, and allowing the performers to scream on top of their voices with the amplifier at full blast is really a nuisance and not entertainment.

Should residents be subjected to such noise pollution? Why should residents get a raw deal just because some people want to make more money?

L.S.H., Petaling Jaya

Source: NST – January 17, 2008