THE plan to relocate the pig farm to a modern centralised area in Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor will be expedited before the end of this year at the latest.
That was among matters discussed between Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Exco, Datuk Ir Izham Hashim when he met with the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
According to Izham, the land issue in Bukit Tagar also needs to be resolved as soon as possible to enable the process of moving to the 202.34-hectare farm to proceed.
“In terms of granting licenses, based on Sultan Sharafuddin’s statements in the meeting earlier, none will be renewed in the Kuala Langat and Sepang areas, even if they are temporary.
“Licenses are only issued in Bukit Tagar.
“However, I have to bring this matter to the State Executive Council first to finalise it.
“This issue has been going on for a long time, so we want to resolve it because it is related to pollution, not just the smell, but water as well.
“This is in addition to the critical African swine fever … we must handle this issue faster and more efficiently,” he said.
Izham also took note of His Majesty's question regarding the size of the pig farm in Bukit Tagar, which was deemed too large.
He explained that there was a need to do so because it took into account the perimeter of the buffer zone around the area, and even the distance from farm to farm.
In addition, he said, modern livestock farms must be enclosed to avoid odour pollution or the spread of disease, sewage channels must not flow into nearby rivers, and so on, being among the factors for the area to be large.
Yesterday, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the State Executive Council has agreed to impose stricter operating conditions across the pig farming industry, with a particular focus on responsible waste management to prevent pollution and damage to drainage systems.
“The decision was made after taking into account all aspects, including the views of technical agencies, to resolve an issue that has persisted for more than a decade,” he said.
Amirudin said the initiative goes beyond addressing public sensitivities and is aimed at protecting community health and the environment.
He added that safeguarding drainage systems and preventing odour pollution were among the key priorities of the tightened regulations.
Earlier, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed deep disappointment and disagreement with the Selangor government's decision to allow pig farming operations to continue in Tanjong Sepat, Kuala Langat, from this year, ahead of their proposed relocation to Bukit Tagar in 2030.
In a statement, the Sultan said he viewed the decision seriously, particularly amid concerns that it could involve large-scale pig farming with an export-oriented focus. – January 12, 2026
