Carnival Sound Systems Blasting Until Dawn in Mojokerto Cause Residents' Ceiling Plaster to Collapse
The Medali Spectacular Carnival (MSC) 2026 in Medali Village, Puri, Mojokerto has attracted widespread criticism after 32 powerful "sound horeg" systems blared from afternoon until dawn. The sound systems at the carnival were also reported to have damaged residents' homes.
Medali Village Head Miftahuddin confirmed the incident had occurred. However, he claimed the ceiling plaster in the affected homes had only sustained minor damage.
"As of today, there are no longer any issues. But on social media, once something gets posted it seems like the problem is enormous. In reality, it's not as though houses collapsed or anything of the sort. As for the plaster falling, the contributing factor was that it was already on the verge of coming loose," he said, as reported by detikJatim on Thursday (19 February 2026).
Prior to the carnival, Miftahuddin continued, all elements of the community had signed a declaration letter. The letter contained mutual consent and understanding regarding the risks associated with the event.
"Before the event, we had already prepared declaration letters, starting from statements by the village administration, the organising committee, neighbourhood heads and residents. Perhaps they forgot or didn't notice when they signed it. The point is, responsibility is shared," he explained.
When complaints arose before the carnival commenced, the MSC 2026 organising committee immediately visited the homeowner in question. As a result, the resident who had complained was ultimately able to understand the risks of hosting a sound horeg event in Medali Village.
"When we visited and explained the situation, they understood. It's not as though people are opposed to loud sound systems — it's not like that at all. Moreover, both the village hall and residents' homes with large glass windows were unaffected; none of the glass actually shattered," he emphasised.
Medali Village Head Miftahuddin confirmed the incident had occurred. However, he claimed the ceiling plaster in the affected homes had only sustained minor damage.
"As of today, there are no longer any issues. But on social media, once something gets posted it seems like the problem is enormous. In reality, it's not as though houses collapsed or anything of the sort. As for the plaster falling, the contributing factor was that it was already on the verge of coming loose," he said, as reported by detikJatim on Thursday (19 February 2026).
Prior to the carnival, Miftahuddin continued, all elements of the community had signed a declaration letter. The letter contained mutual consent and understanding regarding the risks associated with the event.
"Before the event, we had already prepared declaration letters, starting from statements by the village administration, the organising committee, neighbourhood heads and residents. Perhaps they forgot or didn't notice when they signed it. The point is, responsibility is shared," he explained.
When complaints arose before the carnival commenced, the MSC 2026 organising committee immediately visited the homeowner in question. As a result, the resident who had complained was ultimately able to understand the risks of hosting a sound horeg event in Medali Village.
"When we visited and explained the situation, they understood. It's not as though people are opposed to loud sound systems — it's not like that at all. Moreover, both the village hall and residents' homes with large glass windows were unaffected; none of the glass actually shattered," he emphasised.