Pig, pork become hot topics among netizens after Willie raised the issues in Parliament

The issues on pig and those consuming pig meat or pork have become hot topics among netizens on social media.

Willie Mongin: He raised the issues in Parliament that sparked debates among the netizens on social media 

This followed when Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament Willie Mongin, in parliament, slammed those who insulted people who consumed pork.

The anti-pork netizens questioned those who eat pork which they condemned as smelly.

They made the uncalled for remarks in responses to a  post by Facebook account holder identified as Mia Emelia who wrote that “BABI tu busuk, Bygkan betapa busuknya org yg mkn benda busuk!!” . Her posts recorded 530 “likes”, 323 reactions and shared 29 times that prompted Mongin to bring up the issue in Parliament two days ago.

Mongin said the Dayak community has never insulted people who chose to eat other food items, like belacan and budu, which are also smelly.

He said people who don’t eat pork should respect those who do.

He questioned there is nothing wrong with people eating pork, saying:”Not not many the Dayaks are involved in corruption, taking drugs or doing strange things”.

Some netizens pointed out that Mongin was not referring to the Sultan of Selangor who recently decreed that there should no longer be pig farming operations in Tanjung Sepat, Kuala Langat.

The Selangor Royal Office, in a statement, said existing operations in the area must be stopped gradually before being fully relocated to Bukit Tagar, in accordance with a structured plan and in compliance with all legal requirements and related regulations.

The decree followed an audience session at Istana Bukit Kayangan involving Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman  Izham Hashim and Local Government and Tourism executive councillor Ng Suee Lim.

The Sultan scrutinised issues related to the management and operational direction of pig farming in the state, taking into account public interest, environmental well-being and social harmony.

The netizens said Mongin was clearly referring to Mia Emelia’s post and the comments that followed the post

Posting on his official Facebook, he said "As a Dayak, I have never insulted other people's food, but I am often the target of criticism just for eating pork."

He said that the Dayak community "doesn't take many bribes, doesn't get involved in drugs, doesn't do strange things", but is still looked down upon and insulted just because of the choice of food.

“I am not talking about the pig pen, because I also don't agree with the pig pen in an inappropriate place, I'm just reprimanding netizens who are angry about the pig pen but are angry, insulting and insulting all pig eaters.

“Why associate all pig eaters, your religion does not eat pork, that's your business. But don't insult other people's food.

“I also compared the smell of local food such as budu and belacan, which also smell and I emphasize that we remain respectful and we do not insult and insult,” he wrote.

Mongin’s Facebook was flooded with reactions, many supporting him as well as criticising him.