KLANG, Jan 24 — The issue involving the proposed centralised pig farming project in Bukit Tagar will be discussed at the Selangor State Executive Council meeting following a the recommendation made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday.
State executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said the state government is currently awaiting instructions from Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari to convene further discussions at the state executive council level.
“There is no issue, we will discuss it. However, at the local authority level, there has been no further development yet,” he said after officiating the Selangor New Village Festival 2026, here today.
Yesterday, Anwar suggested that the centralised pig farming project in Bukit Tagar, which has caused unease among the local community, be temporarily cancelled or relocated to a more suitable area.
The Prime Minister said he would hold discussions with Amirudin to seek the best solution regarding the matter.
He also stated that the issue was also discussed during the recent Cabinet following concerns and anxiety among residents in the affected areas.
“I will discuss this with the Menteri Besar and provide my views that, if possible, the project should first be cancelled and consideration given to relocating it to a better area, provided the technology is guaranteed.
“Even if the technology is the best available, if it is located in an area that causes concern, it would certainly not be appropriate to proceed,” stated Anwar.
On January 10, Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj expressed disappointment and disagreement with the state government’s decision to allow temporary pig farming operations in Tanjong Sepat, Kuala Langat, from this year, before relocating them to Bukit Tagar in 2030.
His Royal Highness had stated that the palace did not agree, particularly due to the possibility of introducing large-scale pig farming operations oriented towards export markets.
Following a meeting between the Selangor Sultan and state executive councillor for agriculture Dato’ Izham Hashim on January 12, the state government implemented several improvement measures, including expediting the relocation of pig farms to Bukit Tagar this year and ensuring that no public funds are used for the project.
Izham said the proposed 500-acre Bukit Tagar site, designated as a modern pig farming hub, is a former waste disposal area and is uninhabited.
He also stated that the selection of the site does not involve any residential settlements, dismissing claims that the proposal touches on racial sensitivities as alleged by certain parties.
