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States and Territories of Malaysia
ڨهڠ دار المعمور
Pahang Darul Makmur
Flag of Pahang Coat of arms of Pahang
Flag Coat of arms
State anthem: Pahang State Anthem
Capital Kuantan
Royal capital Pekan
Ruling party Barisan Nasional
 - Sultan Sultan Ahmad Shah
 - Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob
History  
 - Federated into FMS 1895 
 - Japanese occupation 1942 
 - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948 
Area
 - Total 35,964 km²
Population
 - 2005 estimate 1,372,500
 - Density 38.2/km²
HDI  (2000) 0.770 (medium)
National calling code 09a
05b
03c
National postal code 26xxx to 28xxx
License plate prefix C
Website: http://www.pahang.gov.my
a Pahang except Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands
b Cameron Highlands
c Genting Highlands

Pahang (Jawi: ڨهڠ) is the third largest state on Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River river basin. It is bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea. Image File history File links Flag_of_Malaysia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Pahang. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Coat_of_arms_of_Pahang. ... An anthem is a composition to an English religious text sung in the context of an Anglican service. ... Ya Allah Yang Maha Kuasa Lanjutkan usia Ke bawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Dirgahayu Darul Makmur Aman dan bahagia sentiasa Ya Allah selamatkan ke bawah Duli Raja kami ... Image File history File links Malaysia Pahang map. ... Kuantan City Coordinates: , Country State Establishment Late 19th century (early formation of township) Area  - City 2,960 km²  (1,143 sq mi) Elevation 21. ... Country Malaysia State Pahang Establishment 17th Century Government  - Mayor Tuan Hj Abdul Basik Bin Mohd Sah, AAP.,AMP.,AMN Website: http://www. ... General elections were held in Malaysia on March 21, 2004. ... Barisan Nasional (National Front or BN) is a political coalition in Malaysia. ... In full, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Mustain Billah ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayatuddin Al-Muadzam Shah (born October 24, 1930 at Istana Mangga Tunggal, Pekan) was the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong (roughly equivalent to King) of Malaysia from March 29, 1979 to April 25, 1984, and... Literally, big minister in Malay, a Menteri Besar is a Chief Executive of the state governments of Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan in Malaysia—that is, all states with royal rulers. ... FMS can mean: Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi FMS Delhi Website false memory syndrome in arms trade, foreign military sales Flexible Manufacturing System Flight Management System This page concerning a three-letter acronym or abbreviation is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share... Throughout much of the Second World War, British Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak were under Japanese occupation. ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of the countries of the world sorted by area. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... World map indicating Human Development Index (2006). ... Telephone numbering in Malaysia is regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). ... The postal codes used in Malaysia is a 5 digit code. ... Malaysian vehicle license plates are the license plates displayed on all motorized road vehicles in Malaysia, as required by law. ... Cameron highlands Cameron Highland situated in Pahang Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. ... Genting Highlands Hotel Genting Highlands (Malay: Tanah Tinggi Genting) (1700m above sea level ) is a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia and is home to a famous mountain resort by the same name which can be reached by... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Yawi. ... State motto: Bersatu, Berusaha, Berbakti State anthem: Ibu Pertiwiku Capital Kuching Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Yang di-Pertua Negeri Abang Muhammad Salahuddin  - Ketua Menteri Abdul Taib Mahmud History    - Brunei Sultanate 19th century   - Brooke dynasty 1841   - Japanese occupation 1941-1945   - British control 1946   - Accession into Malaysia 1963  Area  - Total 124,450... For other uses, see Sabah (disambiguation). ... Pahang River or (Sungai Pahang in Malay) is a river in the state of Pahang, Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula. ... For the term related to television programmes, see watershed (television). ... State motto: Berserah kepada Tuhan Kerajaan Kelantan State anthem: Selamat Sultan Capital (and royal capital) Kota Bharu Ruling party PAS  - Sultan Tuanku Ismail Petra  - Menteri Besar Nik Aziz Nik Mat History    - Siamese control 1603   - British control 1909   - Japanese occupation 1942-1946   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 14... For other uses, see Perak (disambiguation). ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah State anthem: Duli Yang Maha Mulia Capital Shah Alam Royal capital Klang Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin  - Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo History    - Federated into FMS 1895   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 7,956 km² Population  - 2005... State anthem: Berkatlah Yang DiPertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Capital Seremban Royal capital Seri Menanti Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Jaafar  - Menteri Besar Mohamad Haji Hassan History    - Federated into FMS 1895   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 6,645 km² Population  - 2007... State motto: Kepada Allah Berserah State anthem: Lagu Bangsa Johor Capital Johor Bahru Royal capital Pasir Pelangi1 Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Iskandar  - Menteri Besar Abdul Ghani Othman History    - Johor Sultanate 14th century   - British control 1914   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 19,984... State motto: Islam Hadhari Terengganu Bestari State anthem: Terengganu State Anthem Capital (and royal capital) Kuala Terengganu Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin1  - Menteri Besar Idris Jusoh History    - British control 1909   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 12,955 km² Population  - 2005... Filipino name Tagalog: Luzon Sea Portuguese name Portuguese: Mar da China Meridional Vietnamese name Vietnamese: The South China Sea is a marginal sea south of China. ...


Its state capital is Kuantan, and the royal seat is at Pekan. Other important towns include Kuala Lipis, Temerloh and the hill resorts of Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Tinggi and Fraser's Hill. Kuantan City Coordinates: , Country State Establishment Late 19th century (early formation of township) Area  - City 2,960 km²  (1,143 sq mi) Elevation 21. ... Country Malaysia State Pahang Establishment 17th Century Government  - Mayor Tuan Hj Abdul Basik Bin Mohd Sah, AAP.,AMP.,AMN Website: http://www. ... Kuala Lipis is a small town in Pahang, Malaysia, located in a district of the same name. ... Temerloh is a small town in Pahang, Malaysia in a district of the same name. ... Resorts combine a hotel and a variety of recreations, such as swimming pools. ... Genting Highlands Hotel Genting Highlands (Malay: Tanah Tinggi Genting) (1700m above sea level ) is a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia and is home to a famous mountain resort by the same name which can be reached by... Cameron highlands Cameron Highland situated in Pahang Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. ... Bukit Tinggi is a hill resort in Pahang, Malaysia near Genting Highlands. ... Frasers Hill is a hill resort located on the Titiwangsa Ridge in the state of Pahang in Malaysia. ...


The Arabic honorific of Pahang is Darul Makmur ("Abode of Tranquility").


The ethnic composition is roughly - 1,000,000 Malay + Bumiputra, 233,000 Chinese, 68,500 Indians, 13,700 others, and 68,000 non-citizens. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Bumiputra or Bumiputera (Malay, from Sanskrit Bhumiputra; translated literally, it means son of the soil), is an official definition widely used in Malaysia, embracing ethnic Malays as well as other indigenous ethnic groups such as the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia and the tribal peoples in Sabah and Sarawak. ...

Contents

Geography

The physical geography can be broken into roughly three sections: the highlands, the rainforest, and the coastal areas.


Highlands

Peninsular Malaysia straddles a rich quartz vein that is associated with the mountain range in the center. Rainforest covers much of the highlands, but it tends to be thinner, with more deciduous trees. Ferns are also extremely common, thanks mainly to the high humidity and fog that permeates the area. For other uses, see Quartz (disambiguation). ... The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia. ... Deciduous forest after leaf fall Like many deciduous plants, Forsythia flowers during the leafless season For other uses, see Deciduous (disambiguation). ... This article is about the group of pteridophyte plants. ...


The Cameron Highlands area in the west is home to extensive tea plantations. The area is the highest on the mainland, and the climate is temperate enough to have distinct temperature variations year round. The area is also known as a major supplier of legumes and vegetables to both Malaysia and Singapore. Cameron highlands Cameron Highland situated in Pahang Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. ... For other uses, see Tea (disambiguation). ... This article is about the fruit of the plants also called legumes. For the plants themselves, see Fabaceae . ...


Genting Highlands is known as Malaysia's playground. It is home to several hotels, a theme park and Malaysia's only casino. Genting Highlands was developed by Lim Goh Tong, who envisioned a hillside getaway destination for people wanting to get away from city hustle and bustle, and is conveniently situated 40 minutes from the capital of Kuala Lumpur, accessible by highway. The border of Genting Highlands straddles both the states of Pahang and Selangor. Genting Highlands Hotel Genting Highlands (Malay: Tanah Tinggi Genting) (1700m above sea level ) is a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia and is home to a famous mountain resort by the same name which can be reached by... Genting Highlands Hotel Genting Highlands (Malay: Tanah Tinggi Genting) (1700m above sea level ) is a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia and is home to a famous mountain resort by the same name which can be reached by... This is a Chinese name; the family name is æž— (Lim) Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) (1918 – 23 October 2007) was a prominent wealthy Malaysian Chinese businessman. ... Nickname: Motto: Maju dan makmur (English: Progress and Prosper) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: , Country State Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Government  - Mayor (Datuk Bandar) Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan From 14 December 2006 Area  - Total 243. ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah State anthem: Duli Yang Maha Mulia Capital Shah Alam Royal capital Klang Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin  - Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo History    - Federated into FMS 1895   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 7,956 km² Population  - 2005...


The famous silk merchant and fashion designer Jim Thompson mysteriously disappeared in the area, and it was also home to the Communist guerrillas who fought the British during the 1950s. Jim Thompson House in Bangkok. ... This article is about communism as a form of society and as a political movement. ...


Fraser's Hill was used as a British summer getaway to escape the tropical heat. It is distinctive that the road to and from Fraser's Hill is a single lane up the hill and traffic limited to a single direction at certain hours. It is now a small hamlet with British architectural buildings and also a holiday destination. Frasers Hill is a hill resort located on the Titiwangsa Ridge in the state of Pahang in Malaysia. ... Frasers Hill is a hill resort located on the Titiwangsa Ridge in the state of Pahang in Malaysia. ...


There is also a population of native Orang Asli who live in the area, although most have been relocated from the forests to other areas. Orang Asli is a general term used for any indigenous groups that are found in Peninsular Malaysia. ...


Rainforest

The north of the state is home to the country's largest national park, Taman Negara. This large primary rainforest is extensive, and is home to many rare or endangered animals, such as the tapir, kancil, tigers and leopards. This article is about national parks. ... Taman Negara was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. ... The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia. ... Species Tapirus bairdii Tapirus indicus Tapirus pinchaque Tapirus terrestris Tapirs (IPA:ˈteɪpər, pronounced as in taper, or IPA:təˈpɪər, pronounced as in tap-ear) are large browsing mammals, roughly pig-like in shape, with short, prehensile snouts. ... The four species of chevrotain, also known as mouse deer, make up the family Tragulidae. ... For other uses, see Tiger (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Leopard (disambiguation). ...


Rainforest covers 2/3 of the area of the state, and the peninsula's highest point, Gunung Tahan, is located within Taman Negara. Since the equator is so close, the rainforests in Malaysia are among the oldest in the world: roughly 130 million years old. Gunung Tahan (2187 m) is the highest point on Peninsular Malaysia. ...


Lakes

Two famous lakes are found in Pahang. Tasik Bera is a Ramsar site and is important for its rich freshwater peat environment, home to various flora and fauna. The Semelai Orang Asli live in the area and continue their traditional way of life, hunting, fishing and making use of their natural environment. Tasik Bera is a natural freshwater lake system, located in southwest Pahang, Malaysia in the saddle of the main and eastern mountain ranges of Peninsular Malaysia, extending 35km long and 20km wide, drainings into the Pahang River. ... The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands, i. ... Peat in Lewis, Scotland Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation matter. ... Orang Asli is a general term used for any indigenous groups that are found in Peninsular Malaysia. ...


Tasik Cini is home to a legend whereby a dragon was believed to reside in the lake. Talks also abound about a lost city that sunk beneath the water. Famed for its lotus blooms, recently controversy has sparked with mismanaged tourism development resulting in the massive die off of trees, and recent findings of pollution in the water. Tasik Chini is a series of 12 lakes near the Sungai Pahang river in central Pahang, Malaysia. ... For other uses, see Dragon (disambiguation). ... Species Nelumbo lutea (American Lotus) Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Nelumbo is a genus of water flowers commonly known as lotus (Hindi: कमल) and the only genus in the family Nelumbonaceae. ...


Coastal Areas

The largely mountainous state flattens out towards the coastline, and this is where the state capital Kuantan is located. There are also many islands offshore, including Pulau Tioman, with extensive coral reef systems. Fine stretches of beach are found from Kuantan heading to Terengganu. Kuantan City Coordinates: , Country State Establishment Late 19th century (early formation of township) Area  - City 2,960 km²  (1,143 sq mi) Elevation 21. ... Tioman Island is a small island, 39 km long and 12 km wide, located off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. ... Some of the biodiversity of a coral reef, in this case the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. ... State motto: Islam Hadhari Terengganu Bestari State anthem: Terengganu State Anthem Capital (and royal capital) Kuala Terengganu Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin1  - Menteri Besar Idris Jusoh History    - British control 1909   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 12,955 km² Population  - 2005...


A traditional fishing industry still exists along the coast. Keropok dried fish cakes are a welcome favourite among locals and traditional industry includes the mass processing of dried fish and seafood as well as the famed keropok lekor. Keropok (also krupuk, kroepoek) is an Indonesian and Malaysian snack consisting of deep fried crackers flavoured with fish, prawns or vegetables. ...


History

Evidence for nomadic tribes living in the Pahang area go back to the Mesolithic Era. In more modern times, the tin and gold deposits of the Tembeling River attracted the marine traders of the Srivijaya empire in the eighth and ninth centuries, and Pahang covered most of the southern half of the Malay Peninsula. The Mesolithic (Greek mesos=middle and lithos=stone or the Middle Stone Age[1]) was a period in the development of human technology between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods of the Stone Age. ... This article is about the metallic chemical element. ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... Tembeling River is a river in Pahang, Malaysia. ... Map of Southeast Asia at end of 12th century. ... Centuries: 7th century - 8th century - 9th century Decades: 650s - 660s - 670s - 680s - 690s - 700s - 710s - 720s - 730s - 740s - 750s Years: 700 701 702 703 704 705 706 707 708 709 Events: Categories: 700s ... Centuries: 8th century - 9th century - 10th century Decades: 750s 760s 770s 780s 790s - 800s - 810s 820s 830s 840s 850s Years: 800 801 802 803 804 805 806 807 808 809 Significant Events and Trends Swedish town of Birka founded as a centre of trade on the island of Björk... The Malay Peninsula (Malay: Semenanjung Tanah Melayu) is a major peninsula located in Southeast Asia. ...


After the Srivijaya empire collapsed, around the 1000, Pahang was claimed first by Siam, and then by Sultanate of Malacca. Pahang was fought over by the Portuguese, the Dutch, Johor, and Aceh for most of the 16th century. During this time, its population was mostly killed or enslaved, its rulers murdered and its economy ruined. After the decline of Aceh in the mid-17th century, Pahang came under the rule of Johor. However, Sultans of Pahang, descended from the Malacca and the Bendahara Johor royal dynasties, have ruled the state almost continuously from 1470, and gradually recovered a great degree of autonomy. For the country formerly called Siam see Thailand SIAM is an acronym for Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... State motto: Kepada Allah Berserah State anthem: Lagu Bangsa Johor Capital Johor Bahru Royal capital Pasir Pelangi1 Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Iskandar  - Menteri Besar Abdul Ghani Othman History    - Johor Sultanate 14th century   - British control 1914   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 19,984... Aceh (IPA pronunciation: , pronounced approximately Ah-Cèh, but with [e], not [ei] at the end) is a special territory (daerah istimewa) of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. ... This article is about the state in Malaysia. ... Bendahara is an administrative position within classical Malay kingdoms before the intervention of European powers during the 19th century. ... State motto: Kepada Allah Berserah State anthem: Lagu Bangsa Johor Capital Johor Bahru Royal capital Pasir Pelangi1 Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Iskandar  - Menteri Besar Abdul Ghani Othman History    - Johor Sultanate 14th century   - British control 1914   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 19,984...


From 1858 to 1863, Pahang was fought over in a civil war between the two sons of the reigning Bendahara. The war ended when Wan Ahmad was proclaimed the new sultan in 1887, but his role from that point onward was largely ceremonial, as the British forced him to sign a treaty bringing the country under control of a British Resident. 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... A British Resident or British Resident Minister was a British colonial official who lived and worked in smaller self-governing colonies or protectorates as a political advisor to the leader and as an ambassador of the British Government. ...


In 1896, Pahang joined Selangor, Perak, and Negeri Sembilan in the Federated Malay States. This evolved into the Federation of Malaya in 1948 and into the Federation of Malaysia in 1963. Year 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar). ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah State anthem: Duli Yang Maha Mulia Capital Shah Alam Royal capital Klang Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin  - Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo History    - Federated into FMS 1895   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 7,956 km² Population  - 2005... For other uses, see Perak (disambiguation). ... State anthem: Berkatlah Yang DiPertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Capital Seremban Royal capital Seri Menanti Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Jaafar  - Menteri Besar Mohamad Haji Hassan History    - Federated into FMS 1895   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 6,645 km² Population  - 2007... The Federated Malay States (FMS) was a federation of four states on the Malay Peninsula - Pahang, Perak, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan - established by the British government in 1895, and lasted until 1946, when they together with the Straits Settlements and the Unfederated Malay States formed the Malayan Union. ... The Federation of Malaya, or in Malay Persekutuan Tanah Melayu, was formed in 1948 from the British settlements of Penang and Malacca and the nine Malay states and replaced the Malayan Union. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Politics and Government

Constitution

The constitution of Pahang came into force on February 26 1959 is divided into two sections:

  • THE FIRST PART OF THE LAWS OF THE CONSTITUTION
  • THE SECOND PART OF THE LAWS OF THE CONSTITUTION

The constitution proclaims that Pahang is a Constitutional Monarchy


The Sultan of Pahang

The Sultan of Pahang is the constitutional ruler of his state and he holds office for life. The 1959 constitution states that the Sultan is " the fountain head of justice and of all authority of government " in the state. He is vested with the executive power of the state, is the Head of the Religion of Islam in the state and the source of all titles and dignities, honours and awards in the state. Since 1974, the Sultan or hereditary monarch has been Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah. In full, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Mustain Billah ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayatuddin Al-Muadzam Shah (born October 24, 1930 at Istana Mangga Tunggal, Pekan) was the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong (roughly equivalent to King) of Malaysia from March 29, 1979 to April 25, 1984, and...


State Executive Council

The state executive council is established by the 1959 constitution. Its consists of the Menteri Besar , who is its chairman, and ten other members. The Sultan of Pahang appoints the Menteri Besar and the rest of the council from the members of the State Assembly. The current Menteri Besar is Dato' Seri Adnan Yaakob from the United Malays National Organisation, a major component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. Adnan's deputy is Datuk Tan Aminuddin Ishak. The Malay language has a complex system of titles and honorifics which is still extensively used in Malaysia and Brunei. ... Sang Saka Bangsa The United Malays National Organisation, or UMNO, (Malay: Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu), is the right-Wing and the largest political party in Malaysia and a founding member of the Barisan Nasional coalition, which has ruled the country uninterruptedly since its independence. ... Barisan Nasional (National Front or BN) is a political coalition in Malaysia. ...


State Assembly

The state also has a unicameral legislative body, the Pahang State Assembly or Dewan Undangan Negeri. The Chief Minister, who is appointed by the Sultan, typically comes from the political party with the most seats in the assembly. According to Deputy Chief Minister Aminuddin Ishak, the BN-led state government does not have a policy of assisting constituencies with opposition members of the state assembly. Replying to an Assemblyman who asked if the government had a policy of doing so, Aminuddin answered no such plan existed, but "If you want to help the opposition, you can do so." Unicameralism is the practice of having only one legislative or parliamentary chamber. ...


Administrative divisions

Pahang is divided into 11 administrative divisions: Bera, Bentong, Cameron Highlands, Jerantut, Kuantan, Kuala Lipis, Maran, Pekan, Raub, Rompin and Temerloh. Veyklevar 23:50, 22 April 2006 (UTC) Category: ... Bentong is both a town and a district in Pahang, Malaysia. ... Cameron highlands Cameron Highland situated in Pahang Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. ... Jerantut is a small town in central Pahang, Malaysia. ... Kuantan City Coordinates: , Country State Establishment Late 19th century (early formation of township) Area  - City 2,960 km²  (1,143 sq mi) Elevation 21. ... Kuala Lipis is a small town in Pahang, Malaysia, located in a district of the same name. ... Maran is a small town between Temerloh and Kuantan in Pahang, Malaysia which is surrounded by isolated forest and oil palm plantations. ... Country Malaysia State Pahang Establishment 17th Century Government  - Mayor Tuan Hj Abdul Basik Bin Mohd Sah, AAP.,AMP.,AMN Website: http://www. ... Raub is both a town and a district in Pahang, Malaysia. ... Rompin is a small fishing village and township on the southern end of Pahang, Malaysia. ... Temerloh is a small town in Pahang, Malaysia in a district of the same name. ...


Economy

For decades, Pahang's main industry centred on tropical timber production, as large forest swatches supported massive production of wood products, which were the state's main export. Yet a decline in mature trees due to intensive harvesting lately has caused a slowdown and the practice of more sustainable forestry. Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood... Sustainable forestry is a forest management concept. ...


Fishery products are also a main source of income especially for the communities on the long coastline of the state. Dried and salted fish is a speciality here. Ikan Patin is very popular at Temerloh. A fishery (plural: fisheries) is an organized effort by humans to catch fish or other aquatic species, an activity known as fishing. ...


Raub in the central Pahang area was the only profitable gold mining operation in Malaysia but reserves were soon exhausted and the mines were shut down. Recently, newer technology has made extraction profitable again and operations are being carried out once more. Raub is both a town and a district in Pahang, Malaysia. ... Gold mining consists of the processes and techniques employed in the removal of gold from the ground. ...


Sungai Lembing in the heydays was a large centre for shaft mining of timah better known as tin. Miners dug underground tunnels to reach the ore and brought it up to the surface by the cartloads for smelting into jongkangs. Now that tin is no longer mined, and the mines are mostly flooded, Sungai Lembing is a dying town with few prospects except tourism based on its history of mining. Sungai Lembing is a tin mining town in Malaysia near the Lembing River. ... This article is about the metallic chemical element. ...


Industry mostly centres on wood-based products and petrochemical processing. Kuantan Port is the busiest port in the east coast. Comprehensive transportation networks allow for fast transportation of goods throughout the state. Petrochemicals are chemical products made from raw materials of petroleum (hydrocarbon) origin. ... Situated about 25 KM to the north of Kuantan city and facing South China Sea, Kuantan Port (Latitude 3°58N, Longitude 103° 26E) is a multipurpose all-weather port with excellent and well-developed infrastructure, complemented by an excellent road and rail networks that make it the leading...


Tourism remains the state's main earner with large natural resources to entice visitors from Taman Negara's forests, Pulau Tioman and the Genting Highlands. Taman Negara was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. ... Tioman Island is a small island, 39 km long and 12 km wide, located off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. ... Genting Highlands Hotel Genting Highlands (Malay: Tanah Tinggi Genting) (1700m above sea level ) is a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia and is home to a famous mountain resort by the same name which can be reached by...


References

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Pahang is de grootste deelstaat op het schiereiland van Maleisië en beschikt over een breed palet aan toeristische mogelijkheden.
Pahang heeft een oppervlakte van 35.964 km2 met een heel afwisselend landschap:
Het overgrote deel ligt in Pahang, maar het reikt zelfs tot in de deelstaten Johor, terengganu en Kelantan.
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The Arabic honorific of Pahang is Darul Makmur ("Abode of Tranquility").
Pahang was fought over by the Portuguese, the Dutch, Johor, and Aceh for most of the 16th century.
However, Sultans of Pahang, descended from the Malacca and the Bendahara Johor royal dynasties, have ruled the state almost continuously from 1470, and gradually recovered a great degree of autonomy.
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