No alternate sites besides Bkt Tagar for pig farm relocation - MB

 

The Selangor government has yet to identify an alternative location to replace Bukit Tagar as the new site for the relocation of pig farms in the state, said Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.

However, he said the state government remains open and is providing space for discussions with all parties to ensure a more orderly and comprehensive livestock management system.

“So far, there is no alternative location. We will continue to identify and review other suitable sites if necessary, and we will ensure that avenues for discussion remain open,” he said.

“State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairperson Izham Hashim has provided several explanations on the reasons the location was selected, and the state government is prepared to hold discussions or offer further clarification based on data and facts,” he said.

The menteri besar was speaking after attending the “Adab dan Warisan Sendeng Nusantara” (Adiwira) event at Wisma Perbadanan Pertanian Selangor in Shah Alam, today.

Amirudin said this when asked to comment on 37 NGOs that submitted a memorandum of objection yesterday at the Selangor state secretariat building regarding the proposed relocation of the farms.

Elaborating further, he said the state government understands the concerns raised by the community.

However, he said they are currently focused on closing down unregulated farming areas and developing a new, more comprehensive and environmentally friendly system to minimise odour, noise, and disturbance to residents.

“The proposed system adopts a zero-emission concept and will be implemented immediately, as we cannot allow the sites to remain open any longer.

“This move is also in line with the decree of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, for the area to be closed to protect the river and the environment,” he said.

Last Monday, the Selangor government decided to expedite the relocation of pig farms in Kuala Langat and Sepang to a modern livestock centre in Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor, by the end of this year at the latest, in an effort to address various pollution issues and ensure environmental sustainability.

- Bernama