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Sarawak’s pork on sale in Singapore

KUCHING: Fresh pork from Sarawak is now available and sold in supermarkets and wet markets in Singapore. The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) said Sarawak has become a major pig source for the country. “Starting today (May 3), most of the Singapore market will sell Sarawak pork. “Since the African Swine Fever (ASF) […]

Pigs infected with ASF culled in Kerian

IPOH: A total of 88 pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) at a farm in Kerian, near here, were culled today. State Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Razman Zakaria said the swine were culled according to strict disposal standards to tighten the farm biosecurity. “The outbreak is under control and the infection […]

Minister cautions farmers against lingering danger

KUCHING: Farmers, particularly pig farmers, have been cautioned that the African Swine Flu (ASF) is still lingering in Sarawak. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi Atom gave the reminder after it emerged that illegal dumping of pig carcasses had taken place in the Semenggok River 2. “The Department of Veterinary […]

Increase allocation for pig farmers affected by ASF disease

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to step up efforts and increase funding to assist pig farmers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) disease. Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen made this call on Friday (Aug 19). “As reported by Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development, Datuk Seri […]

Over 30,000 pigs culled as of Aug 16 to curb ASF spread

KUCHING: A total of 32,204 pigs have been disposed of as of Aug 16, says Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development said this strategy was successful in curbing the African Swine Fever (ASF) disease in Limbang and Kapit, in which no new cases were reported. However, […]

Efforts to curb ASF implemented since March last year, Chong told

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has taken steps to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) since last year. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development (MANRED) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was carried out by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS). He said the department is still actively engaging in […]

ASF in Sarawak under control

KUCHING: The African Swine Fever (ASF) situation in Sarawak is under control – there are no reports of new infections. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was proof of his ministry’s effective control measures implemented by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). “Sarawak exports 2,000 pigs […]

Culling of pigs in Sibu follows standard protocol

KUCHING: The Sibu Veterinary Department and Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sibu have carried the standard protocol in determining the location of pig carcass disposal and the depth of burial. Minister of Modernised Farming and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was a follow-up action on the location in Sibu, […]

Help stop African Swine Fever, farmers urged

SIBU: Pig farmers have been reminded to step up their farm biosecurity to protect their farms from the dreaded African Swine Fever (ASF) which has been detected in Durin in Sibu District, Meradong and Jalan Repok in Sarikei District. Sibu and Sarikei Divisions were declared as ASF Disease Control Area to declare a bigger area […]

Imports of pigs, pig products from ASF affected countries banned

KUCHING: The Sarawak Veterinary Services Department will ban all imports of pigs and pig products from countries affected by the African Swine Flu (ASF). Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development, said in a press statement here on Tuesday (Jan 11) the ministry would also declare Durin in […]