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Selangor to Ban Pig Farms, Import Pork Amid Controversy

2/13/2026

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The Selangor government is expediting closure of pig farms after a decree by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, the Sultan of Selangor, citing pollution and social harmony concerns.
Farmers face financial ruin after the culling of pigs due to African swine fever.
The state plans to halt pig farming entirely and import all pork.
The government has allowed pork imports for the Chinese New Year to meet demand, sparking concerns among ethnic Chinese voters about rights.

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The Selangor government is expediting closure of pig farms after a decree by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, the Sultan of Selangor, citing pollution and social harmony concerns.
Farmers face financial ruin after the culling of pigs due to African swine fever.
The state plans to halt pig farming entirely and import all pork.
The government has allowed pork imports for the Chinese New Year to meet demand, sparking concerns among ethnic Chinese voters about rights.