KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 -- The clearance of all pig farms in Tanjong Sepat, Kuala Langat is expected to be completed by October, bringing pig farming operations in the area to an end.

Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said the timeline would allow the remaining piglets in the area to reach maturity at seven to eight months of age before being disposed of, Kosmo! Online reported.

He said about 12,000 pigs remain in Tanjong Sepat, down from around 240,000 before the phased clearance exercise began.

"We decided in February to allow the remaining piglets to be disposed of once they reach the appropriate age of seven to eight months.

"This means the clearance process is expected to be completed aro...