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A PKR assemblyman in Kuantan has called for a formal inquiry into claims that recipients of food assistance were enrolled as party members without their knowledge or permission.
Pahang's Menteri Besar has called on Orang Asli youths to enrol in TVET programmes to tackle educational dropouts affecting the state's 90,000-strong indigenous population and unlock better economic prospects.
UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed profound condolences following the deaths of Maran UMNO Youth chief Mohd Radzi Rahimi, his wife, and brother-in-law in a tragic accident in Bentong.
Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tengku Ampuan Tunku Azizah inaugurated the Kuantan 188 Festival on Thursday evening, a three-day celebration marking their birthdays and showcasing local culture and tourism.
The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has officially inaugurated Universiti Al-Quran Al-Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah Pahang (UNIQSAAS), rebranded from its previous incarnation to reflect a renewed commitment to Quranic scholarship.
Pahang's Sultan has advocated for expanded community service sentencing in Syariah courts, positioning such penalties as tools for offender rehabilitation rather than pure retribution, marking a shift towards progressive Islamic justice administration.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry will establish Jelai Community College in Pahang's Mukim Batu Yon, a RM55 million facility designed to deliver vocational training and agricultural technology programmes to rural communities.
Pahang has resolved land title applications for 99.5% of its 43,600 FELDA settlers, with only 200+ inheritance cases remaining. The state government aims to finalise these by year-end.
Authorities have dismantled a major theft ring after arresting nine suspects linked to 21 cases of solar cable and telecom component thefts. The coordinated operation across two states uncovered losses exceeding RM900,000.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to continue facilitating efforts to resolve a land dispute involving the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, while emphasizing state government responsibilities.
Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has offered temporary resettlement on her personal land in Kuala Wau to Orang Asli families displaced by a land dispute in Maran, emphasising their welfare and future security.
Pahang is directing key government agencies to examine overlapping land claims between an Orang Asli community and a company in Maran. Officials emphasize legal and consultative approaches to resolve the dispute.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the release of three Orang Asli individuals held in connection with a land dispute. He indicated the federal government will engage Pahang authorities, as land administration remains a state-level responsibility.
Orang Asli villagers from Kampung Sungai Cot in Pahang completed a two-day journey to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's home in Bandar Sungai Long, seeking federal action on alleged destruction of their ancestral lands and dwellings.
Indigenous families in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, have renewed hopes after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim committed to escalating their long-standing ancestral land dispute to the Pahang state government.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to take up the long-standing Orang Asli land dispute in Maran directly with Pahang's state government, following consultations with village residents about their grievances.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to discussing the land dispute affecting Orang Asli residents of Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang with state authorities, following a meeting with community representatives.
Authorities have arrested a Datuk and an assistant in connection with the unauthorized use of Pahang's royal emblem on official documents. Police are examining the circumstances and financial impact of the alleged scheme.
Pahang's new RM30 million youth and sports complex in Kuantan will open to the public in August after completing trial operations. The facility features a main hall, gymnasium, courts, and specialised areas.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially opened FELDA's 70th anniversary celebration in Jengka, Pahang, recognising the contributions of settlers who have driven the land development authority's rural transformation since 1956.
A village in Temerloh, Pahang has been honoured with three prestigious awards at the World Rural Development Day 2026 celebration, recognizing its achievements in rural governance and community enterprise development.