The Selangor government will expedite moving pig farms from Kuala Langat and Sepang to a modern centre in Bukit Tagar by year-end to tackle pollution and ensure sustainability.
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will 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.
State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said the move aims to address long-standing pollution issues and ensure environmental sustainability.
He said the proposed relocation involves 202 hectares of land and was discussed during a briefing to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Izham said the modern, closed-system farms will be located away from residential areas with buffer zones.
They will feature a zero-emission waste management system that converts waste into biogas for electricity generation.
“The food supply should not be restricted, but it must be managed sustainably so as not to affect the environment,” he said, relaying the Sultan’s emphasis.
Izham added the relocation is crucial for controlling African Swine Fever through a modern, controlled farming system.
It also ensures food security for the non-Muslim community without compromising environmental sustainability.
He stressed the long-standing issue should not be politicised, with the state’s focus on resolving pollution and safeguarding community well-being.
The Sultan had on Saturday expressed deep disappointment with a plan to allow pig farming in Tanjong Sepat before a 2030 relocation.
