Selangor Halts Pig Farming Operations, Industry to Import Pork Supply for State Market
SHAH ALAM, Feb 12 — The Selangor State Government has decided to end pig farming operations in the state, with the industry set to fully import pork supplies to meet local demand.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the decision was made during the State Executive Council meeting and is in line with the decree issued by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
He added that matters concerning the approval and issuance of import licences will be referred to the federal government, as such authority falls under federal jurisdiction.
“Currently, approximately 70 per cent of pork consumed by the non-Muslim community in Selangor is sourced from other states,” he said in an official statement.
No New Licences, Gradual Phase-Out
Amirudin confirmed that the state has stopped issuing new pig farming licences since January. Authorities are now concentrating on clearing existing farm sites in Tanjong Sepat.
Remaining operational farms will be shut down in stages, with coordination from the Selangor State Veterinary Services Department to ensure an orderly transition.
The move follows public concerns over environmental impacts, particularly foul odour and the potential contamination of water sources from livestock waste discharge.
In Accordance with Royal Directive
Earlier, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah stated that he had not granted consent for pig farming activities in any district within Selangor, citing pollution risks that could affect surrounding communities.
In a statement, the Sultan’s private secretary Datuk Mohamad Munir Bani said His Royal Highness was concerned about air pollution from foul smells and river contamination resulting from animal waste effluent.
Amirudin expressed hope that the matter would not be prolonged unnecessarily and urged all parties to prioritise harmony within Selangor’s multi-racial and multi-religious society.
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