SD Guthrie Berhad has defended its notice ordering the eviction of cattle farmers from all the company's plantations in Selangor.

The government-linked company also refuted an allegation that the notice was issued due to a recent statement by a Selangor state exco member about illegal cattle farming activities in Sabak Bernam.

"The notice issued by SD Guthrie seeks cattle farmers to clear all their livestock that encroach into SD Guthrie premises by Jan 31, and is aimed at preventing...