Unlicensed pig farm ordered to close over river pollution

A pig farm in Sungai Lembu village, Bukit Mertajam, Penang, was ordered to shut down immediately after it was suspected of releasing farm waste, causing pollution in Sungai Kulim and Sungai Air Merah in Kedah.

Penang Agrotechnology, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Committee chairperson Fahmi Zainol said the directive was issued by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) after the farm was found to be operating without a licence.

“After an inspection, the DVS...