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Live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor under strict controls since July 2025
Malaysian deputy minister confirms live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor have been under strict controls since July 2025 to stabilize prices after African Swine Fever disruptions.
In brief
Malaysian deputy minister confirms live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor have been under strict controls since July 2025 to stabilize prices after African Swine Fever disruptions. Malaysia's agriculture deputy minister states live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor have been subject to strict controls since July…
Live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor
Live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor have been conducted under approved import licences and strict controls since July 2025 to stabilise supply and prices following African Swine Fever disruptions.
Deputy minister clarifies policy
Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said the policy had been repeatedly communicated to the media and Dewan Rakyat and should not be portrayed as a new measure introduced only this…
Allegations addressed
He regretted allegations linking the issue to the Sultan of Selangor’s royal decree and turning it into a controversy based on inaccurate information.
Sarawak minister announcement
Sarawak Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom announced the matter in July 2025 during an official loading ceremony at Pending Port, Sarawak.
Additional clarifications
Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup and Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu provided further clarification through official channels.
Strict control procedures
The animals must be transported directly to a slaughterhouse in Rawang without stopping at any other location, following strict standard operating procedures.
Port operations timeline
Live animal unloading activities are restricted to between 8 pm and 5 am to minimise handling time and reduce contamination risks at Port Klang.
What matters most
Malaysia's agriculture deputy minister states live pig imports from Sarawak to Selangor have been subject to strict controls since July 2025 to stabilize supply and prices following African Swine Fever disruptions.
