1. Swiftlet houses are for harvesting bird's nest?
Yes, that is correct.
2. What does a swiftlet house smell like?
The smell is very similar to toxic bat guano (droppings) in a cave. Most of us have visited a cave and know how bad the smell can be.
3. I have a swiftlet house next to mine. What can I do?
First, please email us the address of the house and a description of the business front. We will add this to our list of swiftlet houses in George Town for the public's information. If you have any photos, please send those along too.
Second, please see the blog for steps to take if you are effected by a swiftlet house.
4. Do swiftlet operators in George Town pay tax like the rest of us?
Many of the swiftlet houses in George Town are operating illegally because they do not have the proper license and permits to operate. Even though their operation is illegal, they start the swiftlet farm in a shophouse because of a lack of enforcement. Since it is illegal, they do not pay taxes like the rest of us.
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No to swiftlet houses in George Town
Facebook Cause
iGeorgeTown has setup a Facebook Cause called "Why George Town, Penang needs your attention". The swiftlet issue has been chosen as the first topic for discussion. Please visit the site and show your support by joining as a member and participating in the discussion.
Our mission:
1. To educate the public about the dangers of swiftlet houses in urban and residential areas.
2. To provide steps the public can take if a swiftlet house is operating near to their family in an urban or residential area.
3. To create a record of every swiftlet house currently operating in George Town.
4. To encourage the public to lobby for the ban of swiftlet houses in George Town, so they are moved to agricultural areas where it can benefit the rural communities of Malaysia.
2. To provide steps the public can take if a swiftlet house is operating near to their family in an urban or residential area.
3. To create a record of every swiftlet house currently operating in George Town.
4. To encourage the public to lobby for the ban of swiftlet houses in George Town, so they are moved to agricultural areas where it can benefit the rural communities of Malaysia.