Several years ago, in Penang, an alternative association was proposed, to be headed by these same people but they declined for personal reasons. So, it was left as that until the end of 2008 when as usual, the day of reckoning approached and then again everyone scrambled to get an active association going, and all went quiet when the authorities gave another years' grace.

During that period, a group in Penang formed ASNI. When ASNI was finally registered the membership drive  produced very disappointing results.  Before the registration excercise, birdhouse owners expressed their support but when it come to putting money where their mouth is, they backed down. It was back to the usual " wait and see " attitude.

ASNI reps took the trouble and at their own expense , met Penang authorities, as well as meetings with Perhilitan, Veterinari, Kesihatan, Building and planning, and various other departments in Putrajaya, together with other related associations, throughout the whole of 2009, discussing the formulation of a National Guidline for Swiftlet Ranching.

That been done, everything went quiet whilst the cabinet ministers, politicians, MPs etc fought each other from one scandal to another. So the birdsnest industry waits for the guidlines.

Throught the thick of all the meetings, Dato B was active and went to all the meetings in Putrajaya, spearheading the cause of swiftlet ranchers.  Dato is a respected figure in Government circles, judging from the response he receives.  Whatever the case may be, Dato has more to lose than most of us put together if the guidlines resemble what we have seen in the past.  I believe, Dato is using all his influence to protect his investments and in doing so protect ours as well.

Due respect must be given to DL, a good friend and especially as one who has led me through this melee. DL had almost single handedly postponed the destruction of many birdhouses in Malaysia, where were all of you then when help was needed.  Yes, DL was a rabble rouser, he got the people going when there was a fight but when the whole issue subsides, they ditch DL sooner than they change underwear. Did those people DL save thank him or even supported him when needed ?

For whatever reasons, DL will always fight for the oppressed, be it swiftlet farmers or ordinary rate payers, unfortunately DL does not have the clout within the government.

So different weapons for different situations.

As for the " latest Draft Guidlines " " 1GP" , it looks suspiciously like an old draft, an unofficial release. Hoax ?

If you feel that your local association is not doing it's job, join(which you should have done so long ago) the association and change the committee and get the job done. If you are in Penang, Join ASNI

Don't sit in front of the computer discussing, go do something about it.

The above link leads to a blank page.

If it the same as on your website, then is only a repository for documents which anyone can deposit for downloading. Not official Veterinary Department.

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Added on February 27, 2010, 9:44 pm
yes, we are aware of Dept. of Veterinary Services position in Swiftlet ranching.  RFID tracing was actually proposed by me to Dr. Fadzila at the Juru seminar several years ago.  This was in response to the GAHP advisory then.

We have associates in constant contact with DVS. There has been no mention of final draft of Guidlines at all. Will recheck again.

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Added on February 27, 2010, 9:46 pm
yes, we are aware of Dept. of Veterinary Services position in Swiftlet ranching.  RFID tracing was actually proposed by me to Dr. Fadzila at the Juru seminar several years ago.  This was in response to the GAHP advisory then.

We have associates in constant contact with DVS. There has been no mention of final draft of Guidlines at all. Will recheck again.

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Added on February 27, 2010, 10:13 pm
Dato and everyone is extremely concerned. Unfortunately when announcements and press releases are made, it is either not seen or heard. They have not been silent. If we were not concerned, I would not be commenting.

ASNI have in the past given press releases refuting the accusations of the Heritage groups.

The state authorities are holding back on action until the National Guidelines are gazetted. ASNI is trying it's best to keep in intimate touch with the Penang State Authorities. Unfortunately partisan politics obscure our problems, usually until the last moment.

The "said" 1GP looks like a very infantile version of another given to the associations about 6 months ago. That version was discussed in Putrajaya by various heads of depts. and  representatives of swiftlet associations throughout Malaysia. Many of the points discussed and agreed upon were developed from sections similar to the  said 1GP which is why we feel that it is unlikely to be the final draft. 

If it is indeed the final draft then the various government heads of depts. have gone back on their word.

The Dept. of Veterinary Services has been very pro Swiftlet Ranching which is why Dr. Fadzila should only be approached with concrete evidence or we will look like complete idiots.

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3)1 meter audio wire - rm2

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