PARLIAMENT | Wan Saiful Wan Jan (PN-Tasek Gelugor) has urged Putrajaya to consider shutting down pig farms nationwide, amid the government’s move to assess the entire industry chain.

Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, the Wawasan Negara vice-president cautioned that any approach to the matter should avoid touching on racial or religious sensitivities and instead focus on issues of practicality.

He said points worth considering include pollution, the welfare of a majority of the public, and the sustainability of Malaysia’s pig farming industry.

“Personally, I feel it would not be excessive for me to propose that the federal government consider whether it is appropriate for Malaysia to continue having large pig farms when pork supplies can be obtained through imports, as done in Singapore.