African Swine Fever slashes Penang pig farms by 25pc, pork prices soar nationwide to RM18/kg

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The pig farming sector in Malaysia is still grappling with the aftermath of African Swine Fever (ASF), which producers say has had a lasting impact on livestock numbers and remains a key factor behind the ongoing surge in pork prices.

In Penang alone, the number of pig farms has dropped by 25 per cent following a major outbreak last year, The Star reported today.


“There used to be around 160 farms, but now only about 120 are still operating,” Penang Pig Farmers Association chairman Wong Fu Sheng was quoted as saying.

According to Wong, who runs a farm in Valdorin Sungai Jawi, the area with the highest concentration of pig farms in Penang, said the outbreak forced farmers to reduce livestock numbers to prevent overcrowding, which could accelerate the spread of the virus.


“ASF is still our biggest challenge. Many farmers are still recovering from the losses after having to cull their pigs to contain the outbreak,” he was quoted as saying.


Wong added that it takes about a year to raise a pig from birth to slaughter.

He also said that only about 20 farms remain in Valdor, down from 40 before the outbreak.


Penang is not the only state hit by ASF.

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry previously confirmed that thousands of pigs were culled in Selangor and Melaka, resulting in a drop in pork supply and pushing prices higher.

The Star reported that a whole local pig is priced at around RM1,800 per 100kg currently, up from RM1,300 to RM1,400 per 100kg a year ago.

Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik, whose constituency is home to many pig farms, said the pig population had fallen drastically.

“From a peak of about 90,000 pigs, there are now only between 20,000 and 30,000 left,” he was quoted as saying.

In addition to ASF, rising feed costs are putting further pressure on the industry.

Wong said the price of maize, a key feed component, had spiked from RM800 per tonne before the Covid-19 pandemic to as much as RM2,000 at its peak.

While the government has allowed imported pork to make up for local supply shortages, Wong urged consumers to verify the source of their meat.

“Local farms are strictly regulated. Many have adopted closed farming systems to reduce health risks, environmental pollution and to meet compliance standards.

“Consumers need to be aware that pork from some countries has been banned by health authorities. Always check that your pork is safe,” he was quoted as saying.

Data from the Department of Veterinary Services, there were 401 pig farms in peninsular Malaysia and another 118 in Sabah and Sarawak as of 2023.

This post has been edited by Le Don: May 15 2025, 06:14 PM

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/202...o-rm18kg/176844

Cannot import From Sabah Sarawak ??

Not affected by asf?

Kenapa penyakit africa boleh sampai ke tanah melayu?

Agenda nak musnah kan kartel babi?

babi betul

Import from Thailand?

Mana RM18 /kg?!
Bila sampai to the market is ~RM35/kg!

Bila sampai to chicken rice seller bcome rm70/kg. But...all sellers told u no untung. Lugi punya bisnes

Sarawak pork industry is the only state that can export to Singapore from Malaysia, our Pork industry is very protected

Err.... Those in Johor no longer export to Sg?

U dont know About anthrax outbreak in Thailand currently ?

many maipren here to record MAV

dtg lagi excuse to raise prices

Why can't just import?

African Swine Fever (ASF) has never been found in the United States, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to keep it that way. ASF is a highly contagious and deadly pig disease that can quickly spread through direct or indirect contact. It has been found in countries near the U.S., including Haiti and the Dominican Republic, increasing the threat of an outbreak here.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultr...can-swine-fever

Lan Chow la, no flu or whatever time no see price turun.

Habislah ktard

No more pork

Local pork industry become extinct liao

today had chicken chop no problems

apa pon makan

whatever goes up .. seldom/never comes down

Last time I checked, about 6 years ago. Singapore only take pork from Sarawak, West Malaysia not for their consumption, risk too high.

Their food agency ban Malaysian Pork except Sarawak, it was an eye opener lol

They only approve process one from Semenanjung, pigs and pork products only from Sarawak. Refer to No. 37

This post has been edited by Chowda: May 15 2025, 07:46 PM


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Europe as a block has become a major player in the global pork market, increasing the volume exported in the last 10 years from 20% of global import demand to 41% of that. Trade wars between the US and its North American neighbors as well as tensions with China have blocked the chance for US pork to increase its share (33%) in the global market, according to Canadian Pork Council.

Not even Canada, one of the important suppliers of pork in the Chinese market, didn't perform very well in the new geopolitical climate created by the Trump administration. Much more, for almost half a year, Canadian pork imports were banned in China and the beginning of 2020 does not show any signs of relief for the industry.
https://www.euromeatnews.com/Article-EU-has...er-of-pork/3644

Cook ownself to save money

This post has been edited by Le Don: May 15 2025, 08:00 PM

Piggy can't fly up trees didn't travel overseas ... How the flu in Africa Boleh piggy Kena?

Another day another fakeass story to justify raising prices culture with a grin to the face.

What a convenient 'its like that lor' excuse, as usual