{
  "id": 18483561,
  "title": "Penang committed to sustainable, well-regulated pig farming, says state exco",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/penang-committed-to-sustainable-well-regulated-pig-farming-says-state",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T10:19:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/06/penang-committed-to-sustainable-well-regulated-pig-farming-says-state-exco/242238"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TASEK GELUGOR, November 6 — The Penang state government is dedicated to maintaining the pig farming industry in the state in an orderly and sustainable way through better management, strict monitoring, and strict rule enforcement. H’ng Mooi Lye, chairman of the state Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee, emphasized that this strategy would enable the industry to operate and expand in compliance with legal requirements and standards while preserving environmental sustainability. The government had previously acknowledged the pollution caused by improper management of pig farming waste and taken corrective measures to address the issue comprehensively. H’ng acknowledged that the government accepts its mistakes, faces the problems, and seeks solutions rather than avoiding responsibility or eliminating the industry. He addressed Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan's proposal to close pig farms in Kampung Selamat during a recent parliamentary debate. H’ng explained that the state government is actively working on tackling pollution in Sungai Kereh, aiming to restore and enhance the river's water quality, which has earned recognition from Permatang Berangan assemblyman Mohd Sobri Saleh. The government has introduced new regulations that require breeders to upgrade their technology, knowledge, and expertise, focusing on environmental cleanliness, waste management, and effluent discharge control. Breeders are given reasonable time and opportunity to upgrade their technology and farm management practices to meet higher environmental protection standards, ensuring the pig farming industry's growth while contributing to agricultural production and stimulating the supply chain. H’ng urged Wan Saiful to gather a more comprehensive understanding of the government's efforts and actions before expressing opinions on the pig farming and pollution concerns in Seberang Perai Utara.",
  "summary": "TASEK GELUGOR, Nov 6 — The Penang state government is committed to ensuring that the pig farming industry in the s...",
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}