Penang ramps up efforts to tackle Parit Cina, Sungai Kereh pollution

Clean-up works at Parit Cina and Sungai Kereh in Tasek Gelugor are set to begin in early 2027 to tackle sediment and pollution.

The state government is focusing on identifying pollution sources through comprehensive inspections, with enforcement and corrective measures planned for violators.

Initiatives to improve pig farm waste management include transporting waste to biogas plants, with a proposal to construct a new facility in Kampung Selamat.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 — Clean-up works at Parit Cina and Sungai Kereh in Tasek Gelugor are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027 to remove accumulated sediment, improve water flow and help reduce pollution in the area.

State Local Government and Town & Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said the initiative was among the state government’s efforts to address the pollution of Sungai Kereh, an issue that has persisted for decades.

He said 61 pig farms are currently operating in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor, but the source of the pollution has to be identified based on evidence and on-site inspection findings, rather than drawing conclusions based on a single activity.

“The pollution issue in Kampung Selamat needs to be examined by taking into account various factors, including agricultural activities, waste management and discharge, drainage systems, and other environmental aspects that fall under the jurisdiction of various agencies.

“The state government’s priority for now is to ensure that the source of pollution in Sungai Kereh is identified through comprehensive inspections and assessments. Enforcement action will be taken against parties that violate regulations, and corrective measures will be implemented effectively,” he said in a statement today.

H’ng said the state government is also strengthening pig farm waste management through a short-term action plan involving the transportation of waste to biogas plants, and a long-term plan involving a proposal to construct a biogas plant facility in Kampung Selamat, as presented by the Penang Veterinary Services Department on May 11.

Under the short-term plan, he said solid and liquid waste from pig farms in Kampung Selamat is being transported to the biogas plant in Ampang Jajar.

For pig farms in Seberang Perai Tengah, the transportation of solid and liquid waste to the biogas plant in Kampung Valdor began in June 2026, while waste transportation from farms in Seberang Perai Selatan has commenced since 2023.

“These measures are aimed at strengthening livestock waste management through appropriate processing facilities and reducing the risk of waste discharge that could harm the environment.

“As for the long-term solution, a proposal to build a biogas plant facility in Kampung Selamat has also been put forward to enable livestock waste to be managed more systematically and sustainably,” he said.

H’ng said the pig farming industry has the potential to contribute to the state’s economic growth and support related sectors. However, this has to be balanced with operators’ responsibility to comply with regulations and ensure that farming activities do not adversely affect the environment or the well-being of the community.

Yesterday, Tasek Gelugor Member of Parliament Datuk Wan Saifulruddin Wan Jan proposed in the Dewan Rakyat that pig farming activities in Tasek Gelugor be halted following the pollution of Sungai Kereh, which has been linked to the discharge of untreated waste from nearby pig farms in Kampung Selamat. — Bernama

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为解决泥沙淤积和污染问题，塔塞格鲁格尔的帕里特奇纳和双溪克雷的清理工作将于 2027 年初开始。

州政府正着力通过全面检查查明污染源，并计划对违规者采取执法和纠正措施。

改善养猪场废物管理的举措包括将废物运送到沼气厂，并提议在甘榜斯拉末建造一座新的沼气厂。

乔治市，10 月 21 日讯——位于 Tasek Gelugor 的 Parit Cina 和 Sungai Kereh 的清理工作预计将于 2027 年第一季度开始，以清除积聚的沉积物，改善水流，并帮助减少该地区的污染。

州地方政府及城乡规划委员会主席Jason H'ng Mooi Lye表示，这项举措是州政府为解决Sungai Kereh污染问题而采取的措施之一，这个问题已经持续了几十年。

他表示，目前在塔塞格鲁戈尔的甘榜斯拉末有 61 个养猪场正在运营，但污染源必须根据证据和现场检查结果来确定，而不是根据单一活动得出结论。

“Kampung Selamat 的污染问题需要从多个方面进行审查，包括农业活动、废物管理和排放、排水系统以及其他属于各个机构管辖范围的环境方面。

“州政府目前的首要任务是通过全面检查和评估，查明克雷河的污染源。对于违反规定的各方，将采取执法行动，并有效落实纠正措施。”他今天在一份声明中表示。

H'ng表示，州政府也在加强养猪场废物管理，短期行动计划包括将废物运送到沼气厂，长期计划包括根据槟城兽医服务部门5月11日提出的在甘榜斯拉末建造沼气厂的提议。

他表示，根据短期计划，甘榜斯拉末的养猪场产生的固体和液体废物将被运往安邦惹惹的沼气厂。

对于威省登雅的养猪场，固体和液体废物于2026年6月开始运送到甘榜瓦尔多的沼气厂，而威省南部农场的废物运输则自2023年开始开始。

“这些措施旨在通过适当的处理设施加强畜牧废物管理，并降低可能危害环境的废物排放风险。

“至于长期解决方案，我们已经提出了在甘榜斯拉末建造沼气厂的提案，以便更系统、更可持续地管理牲畜粪便，”他说。

洪先生表示，养猪业有潜力促进州的经济增长并带动相关产业发展。然而，这必须与经营者遵守法规的责任相平衡，并确保养殖活动不会对环境或社区福祉造成不利影响。

昨天，打色牛汝莪国会议员拿督万赛弗鲁丁万扬在国会议员中提议，因双溪克烈污染事件而停止打色牛汝莪的养猪活动，该污染与甘榜士拉末附近养猪场排放未经处理的废物有关。 — 马新社

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