BANGI, Jan 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the proposed central pig farm in Bukit Tagar, which has caused concern among residents, to be either put on hold or relocated to a more suitable site.
He said he would hold discussions with Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari to seek the best solution.
Anwar said the matter was raised at the Cabinet meeting he chaired today, following public unease in the affected area.
“I will discuss this with the menteri besar and suggest the project be put on hold, or relocated to a more suitable area, provided the technology used is fully assured.
“Even if the technology is the best available, if it causes concern in the area, it should not be allowed to proceed,” he told reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Al Amin in Bandar Baru Bangi here today.
Anwar said although the issue falls under the jurisdiction of the Selangor government, Putrajaya remains concerned as it has triggered public unease.
“This cannot be taken lightly or treated as something that can be easily resolved,” he said.
Prior to this, Amirudin said the state government has yet to identify an alternative location to Bukit Tagar for the relocation of the state’s central pig farm.
However, the menteri besar said the state government remains open and is prepared to engage all parties in discussions to ensure a more orderly and comprehensive livestock farming system.
On January 10, Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj expressed his disappointment and disagreement with the state government’s plan to allow temporary pig farming operations in Tanjung Sepat, Kuala Langat, this year, before relocating them to Bukit Tagar in 2030.
Following this, the state government said it would bring forward the relocation to Bukit Tagar to this year.
His Royal Highness said the palace is particularly opposed due to the potential introduction of large-scale, export-oriented pig farming operations.
