Livestock must go where the land is

Agriculture makes up less than 2% of Selangor’s total GDP. In many areas like Hulu Selangor, it is common to see cattle from nearby farms encroaching on residential areas and public roads. — The Star

IT’S always difficult when long-term policies and planning are caught in race and religion controversies. These include manufactured threats used merely to win votes ahead of the general election.

Take the issue of pig farming in Selangor. The state government has come under fire for its plan to relocate and centralise pig farming.

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