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Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Parliament Q&A

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Noise Disturbance from Low-Frequency Bass Sounds

4 February 2026

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Noise Disturbance from Low-Frequency Bass Sounds by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.

Question:

Ms Diana Pang Li Yen. To ask the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether NEA will adopt standards to measure low-frequency bass sounds such as from pubs and discos on the first floor of shophouses, which may not be captured by decibel meters, to address disturbance reports from residents on upper floors and nearby homes; and (b) whether NEA will coordinate with URA and SPF to address this.

Answer:

Nightlife establishments such as pubs and discotheques are required to comply with noise control requirements as stipulated in the licensing conditions in their Public Entertainment (PE) licence issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF). Where necessary, these establishments may also be required to implement additional noise mitigation measures.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) does not regulate nightlife establishments. Upon feedback from residents, NEA will work with SPF and other agencies to engage these nightlife establishments to take further mitigation measures as far as practicable.

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