Kerajaan digesa tutup segera ladang babi tapi jangan zalimi penternak

Kuala Lumpur: The government has announced an immediate shutdown of large-scale pig farms, which have been causing pollution issues, including in Kampung Selamat, Pulau Pinang. However, it is crucial to ensure that the welfare of the livestock industry is not neglected during this transition. Wan Saiful Wan Jan (PN-Tasek Gelugor) stated that handling the pollution should not cause further suffering to the pig farmers without providing assistance or opportunities for them to switch to alternative industries.

He also emphasized that the local residents have been facing pollution and odor problems for over 40 years, making this an environmental and legal violation issue rather than a racial or religious one. Wan Saiful stressed that the test results from October 28th still show pollution in the pig farming area, raising concerns about the government's failure to resolve the issue despite it persisting for over four decades.

Therefore, he urged the implementation of strict actions against farms that violate regulations, while ensuring the wellbeing of the local community and pig farmers is given due attention. He further noted that the nearly 72-hectare pig farming area once housed 77 pens with a population of approximately 135,000 pigs, necessitating more systematic waste management and environmental monitoring.