Muhaimin said addressing the issue of illegal pig farms aligned with the coalition’s broader commitment to environmental responsibility.

“I will advocate solutions to pollution issues which impact health, including taking firm action against illegal pig farms and inefficient waste management systems.

“I am also committed to advancing green technology and implementing a zero-discharge system in farming and agricultural practices,” he said when announcing his manifesto.

The issue of pig farms has become a central campaign point for PN, with concerns raised over their presence in a predominantly Malay area.

PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad previously claimed that 30 farms had been approved in the Batang Padang and Muallim districts, based on field observations.

Idris also claimed that many legal and illegal pig farms were in Malay-majority areas.

However, executive councillor A Sivanesan said yesterday that no new pig farms had been approved in Muslim-majority areas.

The human resources, health, Indian community affairs and national integration committee chairman said most of the existing farms were long-established operations on private land, set up before the implementation of modern farming regulations.

In addition to his environmental pledges, Muhaimin outlined his plans for economic empowerment, which include providing training in basic entrepreneurship, modern agricultural skills, and digital marketing, including the use of artificial intelligence.

He also committed to strengthening community welfare by establishing two service centres and one mobile unit, alongside introducing the “Prosperous Ayer Kuning” initiative.

“This includes expanding Islamic education and promoting racial unity,” he added.

Muhaimin will contest the Ayer Kuning seat against Yusri Bakir (Barisan Nasional) and KS Bawani (PSM) in a three-way race on April 26.