Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has firmly rejected pig farming across all districts in Selangor, highlighting pollution risks to rivers and water catchments as well as threats to peace and unity. Welcoming Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s view on avoiding residential areas, the ruler stressed that modern techniques remain costly and unreliable. He advocated increasing pork import licences to meet non-Malay needs while freeing up scarce land for better community use. The intervention has already prompted the state to scrap plans for centralised farming in Bukit Tagar and to phase out Tanjung Sepat farms.
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Petaling Jaya:
The Sultan of Selangor has called for pig farming to end completely in the state, pointing to serious environmental damage and the demographic reality of Selangor.
Concerns over pollution and harmony
Sultan Sharafuddin stressed that he does not consent to pig farming in any district. He urged the government to resolve the issue once and for all, as it has created unease among various parties and affected peace and harmony.
The Selangor Royal Office stated that all parties should respect the sultan’s call and work together to preserve the state’s unity.
Welcoming federal stance but seeking full closure
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim remarked yesterday that pig farming itself is acceptable but should not operate near residential areas, especially considering community sensitivities.
The sultan welcomed this position. He noted that pig rearing frequently causes foul odours and river pollution, with risks to water catchment areas and rivers supplying clean water to Klang Valley residents.
Doubts over modern solutions and land use
Although modern farming methods can reduce air and river pollution, the sultan said they demand heavy investment that local farmers supplying only Selangor markets cannot afford.
He added there is no certainty that even advanced techniques would prevent water pollution in critical catchment zones and rivers.
The ruler explained that neither large-scale nor small-scale pig farming suits Selangor due to limited land, which should instead serve purposes that benefit the people more directly.
Shift to imports and land optimisation
Increasing import licences for pork would adequately meet the needs of non-Malays in the state, he said. At the same time, it would allow the government to make better use of land for development or housing.
The sultan’s intervention has already led the Selangor government to abandon its proposal to centralise pig farming in Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor.
That plan had aimed to eventually shut down farms in Tanjung Sepat following resident complaints.
About 30 farms remain in Tanjung Sepat. They will all close by the third quarter of this year when licence renewals are no longer permitted.
