No new pig farm license in Selangor; netizens give thumbs up to Sultan

 

THE Selangor government has decided to stop issuing new pig farming licences and will speed up the shutdown of existing farms across the state.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the resolution was reached at the Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri (MMKN) meeting, taking into account current public concerns.

He said the state was acting in accordance with the recent decree of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who had indicated that pig farming should not be allowed in any district in Selangor.

The news which was carried by Berita Harian on the X social media platform also garnered a number of interesting remarks from our fellow netizens.

“A pity that Amirudin lost his pig farm project,” said @ArmEzwan while @azmi284 added that people were lucky the Sultan of Selangor was stern, instead of having to rely on the yes-man of Anwar Ibrahim. 

He did not mention who the yes-man was, but the answer was obvious. Also, netizen @adnilja2123 suggested they import the cows, goats, and chicken too since these animals pollute the air and water.

Away from the opinions and remarks, Amirudin noted that since January, the authorities had already halted the approval of new licences and begun efforts to clear existing farm sites in Tanjong Sepat, Kuala Langat, following the Sultan’s earlier decree.

Reaffirming the state’s position, he said no further pig farming licences would be granted to any party in Selangor.

Existing licences were previously renewed on a six-month basis, subject to conditions set by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), with the most recent renewal cycle completed in January.

At the same time, Amirudin said farms that had been operating would be phased out at a quicker pace, in collaboration with the Selangor DVS.

He added that currently about 70 per cent of pork consumed by the non-Muslim community in the state is sourced from other states. After the MMKN decision, the entire domestic supply would be met through imports handled by the industry.

Any applications and approvals for import licences would fall under the Federal Government’s jurisdiction, he said.

Amirudin explained that the move was aimed at addressing public sensitivities, particularly concerns over environmental effects such as water management issues and odour pollution.

He also urged all parties to refrain from prolonging the debate, stressing that the matter should not be politicised or exploited in ways that could disrupt harmony or create mistrust among Selangor’s multi-ethnic and multi-religious communities. —Focus Malaysia