Wild boar carcasses found in Selangor confirmed positive for African Swine Fever

New Straits Times

02-06-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Six wild boar carcasses found between April 28 and May 15 along Jalan Tebrau 1 and Dataran Ukay have tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF).
Selangor Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Wan Mohd Adib Wan Mohd Yusoh said the department had received six reports regarding the discovery of the carcasses.
He said preliminary investigations were carried out by the Selangor Perhilitan office at each location.
"Samples from the carcasses were then sent to the Ex-Situ Conservation Division at Perhilitan headquarters for internal analysis before being referred to the Central Zone Veterinary Laboratory under the Veterinary Services Department (DVS) for further testing.
"On May 20, Perhilitan received an official report from DVS confirming that the samples tested positive for ASF infection using the qPCR testing method.
"ASF is a contagious viral disease that affects only wild and domestic pigs. It does not infect humans or other animals and poses no risk to public health," he said today.
Wan Mohd Adib said Perhilitan continues to work closely with DVS, local authorities and relevant agencies to monitor the situation, dispose of carcasses and disinfect affected areas in line with existing biosecurity protocols.
"Action is also being taken to collect and examine any newly discovered carcasses in nearby areas.
"We are also monitoring wildlife populations' health in high-risk zones, and enhancing surveillance and preparedness in anticipation of similar outbreaks elsewhere," he said.
Wan Mohd Adib advised the public not to touch, move or approach any wild animal carcasses found, particularly wild boars.
He advised the public to immediately report any sightings of wild animal carcasses to the authorities for further action, and refrain from spreading unverified information about this issue to avoid causing unnecessary public concern.