State urges respect for Sultan's decree as farms are gradually closed
Ruler earlier told govt to issue import licences for pork to support food demand of non-Muslims
His Royal Highness instead urges state govt to import pork to meet demand of local consumers
Any livestock confirmed to be ASF-positive will face disposal action, says Izham
Odour and waste concerns are real, difficult for anyone to tolerate, he adds
State govt works to ensure Selangor pig farming is managed in more orderly, sustainable manner, says Izham
However, Mohamad Sabu says various measures in place to support industry, including tax breaks for closed-system facilities
MB says Selangor govt to identify alternative pork sources, would consider importing
Affected sites including in Kuala Langat require long-term rehabilitation before any future use can be considered, says MB
MB says decision made due to strong pushback, Selangor govt to look into alternative methods
The move follows the Prime Minister’s suggestion to cancel or relocate the project
Agency says hog houses out of commission, but there may be leaky sewage tanks in the area
Virologist supports closed-system livestock management, non-exposure to wildlife
Izham says state govt has been working to address issue, with marked improvements recorded
PM says will hold talks with Amirudin to explore other solutions for central hog house
MB says administration open to holding discussions with all parties, towards better livestock management
Exco reiterates that state govt would only oversee central pig farm, not fund it
Izham says Bukit Tagar central hog house would employ current measures to keep surroundings clean, free of odour pollution
Agriculture minister says relocation effort should consider environmental sustainability, pollution prevention
Selangor to focus on rehabilitating old farmstead in Kuala Langat after relocation
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