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A Datuk and his assistant have been arrested following an investigation into the unauthorised and fraudulent use of the Pahang royal emblem on official-looking documents, raising concerns about forgery and potential financial crimes.
Pahang's religious authorities have reiterated the Sultan of Pahang's decree to maintain Friday prayers exclusively at established mosques and suraus, dismissing proposals to introduce prayers in shopping malls.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is officiating the Federal Land Development Authority's 70th anniversary celebration in Maran, recognizing seven decades of rural economic transformation since 1956.
Desa Murni Kerdau in Temerloh, Pahang has been recognised with three major awards at the World Rural Development Day 2026 celebration, including the 2025 MADANI Rural Aspiration Award Champion title, acknowledging its achievements in village governance and community enterprise.
Pahang's state government has committed RM3.5 million towards developing football, netball and sepak takraw, with plans to nurture grassroots talent and compete nationally.
Malaysia celebrates World Rural Development Day for the first time on July 6 at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiating. The event emphasises rural innovation, digital access and entrepreneurship.
Law enforcement in Pahang concluded a three-day nationwide narcotics campaign arresting 333 individuals across all 11 districts. Authorities recovered drugs, currency, and automobiles totalling more than RM500,000 in what officials described as a systematic assault on drug trafficking networks statewide.
Police in Pahang arrested a Thai woman and her partner in Bentong following a drug operation that uncovered narcotics worth RM728,000. The pair allegedly worked as couriers for a larger syndicate over three months.
Authorities in Bera have apprehended two men following a drug seizure at Felda Bukit Mendi settlement. Officers recovered narcotics valued at approximately RM14,000, marking another enforcement operation in the federal land settlement scheme.
Pahang's Barisan Nasional machinery is actively supporting the Johor state election campaign, focusing efforts on four key constituencies under Tanjung Piai. The cross-state cooperation underscores BN's coordinated push ahead of July 11 polling day.
The Sultan of Pahang has called on more higher education institutions, particularly in Pahang, to provide scholarships for students from Tioman Island. The appeal follows Institut Jantung Negara University College awarding scholarships to two outstanding island students.
Authorities in Temerloh have detained a male teacher for questioning regarding allegations of sexual misconduct involving a 14-year-old male student, marking a concerning case of potential abuse within the education system.
Pahang's Pakatan Harapan coalition has unveiled a reorganised leadership structure featuring Ahmad Farhan Fauzi as state chairman, signalling stronger coordination ahead of the 16th General Election.
The Pahang Health Department is investigating reports that numerous visitors became ill after recreational activities at a popular riverside destination near Bentong in Janda Baik.
Pahang's Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have issued Maal Hijrah 1448H greetings, with state leadership emphasizing renewal of faith and charitable deeds.
The Pahang State Health Department is investigating reports of acute gastroenteritis among visitors to a Bentong recreational site. Water samples from Sungai Benus have been collected for analysis.
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The Pahang State Health Department has launched an investigation into complaints of gastrointestinal illness among people who visited Janda Baik river, with health officials stepping up water quality and safety checks across the area.