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Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has called on Orang Asli youths to pursue TVET and higher education qualifications, citing the need to reduce school dropout rates and unlock better career opportunities for Malaysia's indigenous communities.
The Sultan of Pahang and Tengku Ampuan attended the Kuantan 188 Festival, a three-day celebration combining birthday festivities with tourism initiatives and cultural performances.
Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has issued a stern warning against illegal street racing on public roads, urging young Malaysians to consider their families' safety instead of seeking thrills.
Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh topped the list of 52 recipients of Pahang state honours during an investiture ceremony held at Istana Abdulaziz to commemorate Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah's 67th birthday.
A High Court judge has ruled that a Pahang-born woman cannot automatically acquire Malaysian citizenship because she failed to establish that her parents were legally married, meaning her Indonesian mother's nationality takes precedence.
Pahang's Sultan has called for community service to play a larger role in Syariah sentencing, emphasizing rehabilitation over retribution and reflecting evolving approaches to Islamic justice administration across Malaysian states.
A suspected drug dealer was arrested in Bera with drugs valued at RM21,500. Police subsequently discovered nearly RM100,000 in cash during a raid at his Felda Tembangau residence.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry will establish a RM55 million community college in Lipis, Pahang, targeting rural students seeking vocational training in agriculture and agri-technology, expected to open within 18 months.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to facilitate resolution of a land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, by engaging with the state government while clarifying constitutional boundaries.
MAHA Pahang 2026 is projected to attract more than 100,000 visitors during its four-day run in Raub, with organisers targeting RM1.3 million in combined sales from participating entrepreneurs and agricultural exhibitors.
Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah has offered temporary resettlement on her privately-owned land in Kuala Wau to Orang Asli families displaced by a land dispute in Maran, Pahang, demonstrating royal commitment to indigenous welfare.
Pahang's state government has instructed multiple agencies to examine land disputes affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, where indigenous claims overlap with corporate approvals granted in 2015.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising a longstanding land dispute affecting Orang Asli communities in Maran with the Pahang state government, following direct consultations with villagers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the release of three Orang Asli individuals who were detained in connection with a land dispute. The issue will be formally raised with Pahang authorities, as land matters fall under state jurisdiction.
Indigenous families from Kampung Sungai Cot in Maran are cautiously optimistic after PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim committed to raising their protracted ancestral land claim with the Pahang state government.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to engage Pahang's state government over a longstanding land dispute affecting the Orang Asli settlement of Kampung Sungai Cot in Maran, signalling federal intervention in indigenous land rights.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to bringing the land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang to the attention of state authorities, following discussions with village representatives.
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.