Shah alam: The Selangor government has yet to identify an alternative location to replace Bukit Tagar as the new site for the relocation of pig farms in the state, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said. However, he stated that the state government remains open to discussions with all parties to ensure a more orderly and comprehensive livestock management system.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Amirudin emphasized that there is currently no alternative location, but the state will continue to explore and review other suitable sites if necessary, ensuring that avenues for discussion remain open. He mentioned that State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim has provided explanations on the reasons for selecting the location, and the government is prepared to offer further clarification based on data and facts.

Amirudin made these remarks after attending the Adab dan Warisan Sendeng Nusantara (ADIWIRA) at Wisma Perbadanan Pertanian Selangor. His comments came in response to a memorandum of objection submitted by 37 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) at the Selangor State Secretariat Building concerning the proposed relocation of the farms.

He further elaborated that the state government understands community concerns but is focused on closing unregulated farming areas and developing an environmentally friendly system to minimize odour, noise, and disturbance. The proposed system, which adopts a zero-emission concept, will be implemented immediately to prevent prolonged exposure to open sites.

This initiative aligns with the decree of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, to close the area for the protection of the river and environment. Last Monday, the Selangor government decided to expedite the relocation of pig farms in Kuala Langat and Sepang to a modern livestock centre in Bukit Tagar by the end of the year to address pollution and ensure environmental sustainability.