Selangor govt bans new pig farms, phases out existing sites, shifts pork supply to interstate imports.
PETALING JAYA: The Selangor State Executive Council (MMKN) has announced firm decisions following the latest decree from Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who expressed disapproval of pig farming operations across the state.
In a statement, today, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Amirudin Shari said since January, the state government has stopped issuing new pig farming licenses and begun clearing existing farm sites in Tanjong Sepat. Moving forward, no new licenses will be granted to any party in Selangor.
Existing pig farms will be closed in phases at an accelerated pace, with the Selangor State Veterinary Department overseeing the process.
Currently, 70% of pork consumed by the non-Muslim community in Selangor comes from imports from other states. With this decision, the entire supply will now be fully imported, with licensing and approvals handled by the Federal Government.
The move also addresses environmental concerns, including water drainage and odour pollution, while aiming to maintain social harmony among Selangor’s multiracial and multireligious society.
Amirudin also emphasised that the decision should put an end to polemics surrounding pig farming in the state.
“This issue must not be prolonged or used to create suspicion among communities.”
Key Points
- No new pig farm licenses will be issued statewide
- Existing farms in Tanjong Sepat to be cleared progressively
- 100% of pork supply to come from interstate imports
- Import licensing handled by Federal Government
- Decision aims to address environmental concerns and preserve social harmony
The Sun Malaysia
