KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed location for modern pig farming facilities will be reevaluated to ensure that they are far from residential areas, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
When debating the motion of thanks on the Royal Address in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Jan 28), Amirudin (PH-Gombak) said this decision was made following residents' concerns that even after the closure of the traditional farms in Tanjung Sepat, waste continued to flow into water sources.
The Selangor Mentri Besar said other states have implemented similar measures.
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"Is Selangor the only state taking such action? No. Perak has done so, Sarawak has done so, and Negri Sembilan has done so as well.
"However, the issue has become highly contentious (in Selangor). We have made proposals, listened to feedback, and will reassess suitable locations that are far from residential areas for comprehensive livestock farming, with approximately 30% allocated for the local market," he added.
He said the state only wanted to close down traditional farms.
On Monday (Jan 26), Amirudin said the state government had decided to halt the proposed pig farming project in Bukit Tagar following public concern and objections.
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He said the decision was made even as the state searched for alternative locations and held discussions with livestock operators, in addition to clarifying misunderstandings among stakeholders.
Amirudin said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had contacted him while he was overseas, noting that the issue had escalated beyond the actual facts.
On Jan 10, Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed disappointment and disagreement with the state government’s plan to allow pig farming operations in Tanjong Sepat, Kuala Langat, starting this year before relocating them to Bukit Tagar in 2030.
