KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The number of unlicensed pig farms in Malaysia increased from 52 in 2024 to 89 last year, according to Mohamad Sabu.
The agriculture and food security minister also told Rantau Panjang MP Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff in a written Dewan Rakyat reply that the number of registered pig farms in the country declined from 435 in 2024 to 338 in 2025.
“The Government is emphasising the transformation of the pig farming industry through the modern pig farming (MPF) concept and the development of more organised pig farming areas, namely pig farming areas (PFA), as a long-term strategy to control river pollution and the risk of African swine fever (ASF),” said Mohamad.
“Among the key elements being emphasised are the use of closed-house farming systems, farm biosecurity controls, appropriate buffer zones, the implementation of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP), and waste management systems that comply with the requirements of the relevant authorities.”
According to Mohamad, the implementation of the compartmentalisation system enables farms that comply with the biosecurity, traceability, and livestock health management standards established by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) to be recognised as production units separate from high-risk areas.
This approach helps ensure the continuity of livestock production and marketing even if disease outbreaks occur in other areas.
Through the implementation of PFA, MPF, and the compartmentalisation system, the government aims to enhance the biosecurity level of the pig farming industry, reduce the risk of ASF, and ensure the sustainability of the industry and the nation’s food security.
“The government is of the view that the development of the country’s pig farming industry must be carried out in a controlled and licensed manner, in compliance with environmental standards, and be resilient against disease threats,” said Mohamad.
“Therefore, the government’s long-term approach is to ensure that existing farms are upgraded to MPF standards and to encourage the industry to move towards a sustainable farming system that does not adversely affect the environment.”
