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Daily Express
25-04-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Perak authorities probe Sungai Bidor pollution, pig and duck farms inspected
Published on: Friday, April 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Perak's veterinary and environment departments have launched a probe into alleged Sungai Bidor pollution, with water samples collected from nearby farms for BOD testing. — AFP pic IPOH: The Perak Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and the Department of Environment (DOE) have launched a probe into the alleged Sungai Bidor water pollution. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs, and Integration Committee Chairman A Sivanesan said that the agencies conducted an on-site check yesterday and collected water samples from strategic locations for laboratory analysis. 'Samples were collected from a pig farm and a duck farm at Batu 2 1/2, Jalan Bruseh, near Bidor. Inspections revealed that the pig farm is in compliance with the required regulations. However, effluent samples were taken from both the discharge end of the farm and the discharge pipe in the river area, and these samples have been sent for testing of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). 'A probe into the duck farm revealed that it does not use ponds for rearing ducks. Therefore, no pond wastewater is being discharged into the river,' he said in a press conference alongside state Science, Environment, and Green Technology Committee Chairman Teh Kok Lim at Perak Darul Ridzuan Building yesterday. PAS Vice President Datuk Idris Ahmad on Wednesday urged the state government to investigate a pig farm in Kampung Poh, which he claims contributes to pollution in Sungai Bidor. Sivanesan said the analysis results are expected next week, as specified under the Pig Farming Control Enactment 1992. 'Based on sampling records conducted in 2024 and this January, the BOD readings for the farm in question complied with the minimum permitted level. Wastewater discharge should not exceed 50 parts per million. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Perak authorities probe Sungai Bidor pollution, pig and duck farms inspected
IPOH, April 25 — The Perak Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and the Department of Environment (DOE) have launched a probe into the alleged Sungai Bidor water pollution. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs, and Integration Committee Chairman A Sivanesan said that the agencies conducted an on-site check yesterday and collected water samples from strategic locations for laboratory analysis. 'Samples were collected from a pig farm and a duck farm at Batu 2 1/2, Jalan Bruseh, near Bidor. Inspections revealed that the pig farm is in compliance with the required regulations. However, effluent samples were taken from both the discharge end of the farm and the discharge pipe in the river area, and these samples have been sent for testing of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). 'A probe into the duck farm revealed that it does not use ponds for rearing ducks. Therefore, no pond wastewater is being discharged into the river,' he said in a press conference alongside state Science, Environment, and Green Technology Committee Chairman Teh Kok Lim at Perak Darul Ridzuan Building yesterday. PAS Vice President Datuk Idris Ahmad on Wednesday urged the state government to investigate a pig farm in Kampung Poh, which he claims contributes to pollution in Sungai Bidor. Sivanesan said the analysis results are expected next week, as specified under the Pig Farming Control Enactment 1992. 'Based on sampling records conducted in 2024 and this January, the BOD readings for the farm in question complied with the minimum permitted level. Wastewater discharge should not exceed 50 parts per million. — Bernama
The Star
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Perak govt addresses Issue on number of pig farms raised in state assembly
IPOH: The issue of pig farming, especially in Ayer Kuning, was raised at the Perak State Assembly sitting. During his winding-up speech on Monday (April 21), Perak's human resources, health, Indian community affairs, and national integration committee chairman A. Sivanesan reiterated that the state government never approved any new pig farms in areas identified with a majority Muslim population. 'Most of the existing farms today are operations that have been in existence for decades, situated on privately owned land, and have been operating since before the gazettement of modern farming guidelines or policies,' he said. Sivanesan made this statement in response to a question from Manjoi assemblyman Mohd Hafez Sabri concerning pig farming activities in the Batang Padang, Muallim and Ayer Kuning constituencies. Also read: Perak govt denies allegations on pig farm numbers He said a total of 20 licensed pig farms are currently operating under the Pig Farming Control Enactment 1992. According to Sivanesan, 11 farms have received Planning Approval for their transition to Modern Pig Farms (MPF), while the remaining nine are still in the documentation process with the relevant councils. 'I would also like to refute a claim made by Manjoi stating that more than 30 pig farms are operating in the Batang Padang area. 'I seek clarification and confirmation on the location of the remaining 10 alleged illegal pig farms based on their field visit,' he said. Sivanesan said that this would enable the Veterinary Services Department to take enforcement action. 'I am also prepared to conduct on-site inspections myself if the Honourable Member's statement proves accurate. 'I welcome Manjoi to join me and the department for this purpose,' he added Sivanesan also clarified that there were no pig farms in the Muallim district as mentioned by Manjoi. He said at present, there were 11 farms in Bidor, and nine farms in Ayer Kuning. 'Eight of the farms in Ayer Kuning have already obtained planning approval from MPF, while one such farm in Temoh is still in the process of applying,' he added.
