Penang exco H’ng Mooi Lye says the state is committed to managing pig farming in an orderly, sustainable way through close monitoring and strict enforcement.

TASEK GELUGOR: The Penang state government is committed to ensuring that the pig farming industry in the state continues to be managed in an orderly and sustainable manner through more systematic management, close monitoring and effective enforcement of regulations.

State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said this approach would allow the industry to continue operating and growing in line with legal requirements and standards without compromising environmental sustainability.

“The state government has never shied away from acknowledging the pollution caused by improper management of pig farming waste in the past; instead, we have taken corrective measures to ensure the issue is addressed comprehensively.