THE Government has launched a comprehensive study of the pig farming sector, aiming to assess the entire industry chain across legal, technical, economic and social dimensions, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has announced.
Addressing sensitivities among local communities over pig farming, the minister said the review would form the foundation for refining policies and implementation mechanisms, ensuring that the sector develops in a planned and responsible manner.
"All planning and implementation will take into account environmental sustainability, community well-being, public health and social harmony. A balanced and inclusive approach will be adopted so that the interests of all parties can be safeguarded," he said in a written parliamentary reply published on the Parliament website.
Mohamad was responding to a question from Senator Tan Sri Datuk Low Kian Chuan regarding federal collaboration with the Selangor state government to develop a modern and sustainable pig farming system, intended to secure adequate supply while reducing reliance on imports.
He explained that establishing a centralised and environmentally sustainable modern pig farming system requires a structured approach that accounts for the division of regulatory powers between federal and state governments.
"This is because state governments have authority over livestock activities as well as land management and usage within their respective jurisdictions," he noted.
Providing an update on sector transformation, the minister revealed that out of 355 registered pig farms nationwide, 121 farms — or 34 per cent — have transitioned to the Modern Pig Farming (MPF) system, which incorporates a closed-house model and a zero-discharge concept.
"The implementation of MPF aims to enhance biosecurity, manage livestock waste more systematically, and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks such as African Swine Fever. The approach also supports more efficient and environmentally friendly farm management in line with sustainable development," he said.
Mohamad added that the Ministry, through the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia, would continue to monitor progress and encourage gradual adoption based on the readiness and capacity of individual farmers, responding to a related query from Senator Datuk Wu Him Ven. - March 3, 2026
