“The process of removing the pigs is being carried out in stages,” state infrastructure and agriculture committee chairman Izham Hashim was quoted as saying by Kosmo.

He said the pigs are not mature enough to be sent to abattoirs or to be culled.

In January, it was reported that pig-farming operations at Kampung Ladang Tumbuk in Tanjung Sepat would be shut down.

The closure of the farms follows the decision by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, to withhold consent for the renewal of pig farming licences in Tanjung Sepat.

In February, Sultan Sharafuddin called for a complete end to pig farming in the state, citing its environmental impact and Selangor’s demographic composition.

Earlier this month, Sultan Sharafuddin reaffirmed his stance, citing the effects of pig farming, including river pollution caused by waste.

Izham added that the state government would assist the 87 pig farmers in transitioning to other industries once their operations cease.

He said a meeting would be held on June 9 to identify measures to support the farmers, particularly in rehabilitating their land.