KINIGUIDE | The Tanjung Sepat pig farming issue recently drew widespread public attention, with Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah challenging assemblypersons to live near pig farms to experience the problems firsthand.

The royal intervention followed a peaceful protest by over 200 pig farmers and industry stakeholders who urged the relaxation of allegedly harsh conditions imposed by the government.

This KiniGuide aims to provide a better understanding of the dispute, which goes back to early last year.

What happened early last year?

Tanjung Sepat, located in the Kuala Langat district of Selangor, is home to 114 legal pig farms. Most have operated in the area for over 60 years and are multi-generational family businesses.

In January 2025, an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) occurred in the area.

On Jan 22, the Selangor Veterinary Services Department (DVS) received reports of...