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Barnama
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan Extend Greetings For Gawai Dayak, Kaamatan Festival
KUANTAN, May 31 (Bernama) -- Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of Sabah and Sarawak in conjunction with the Gawai Dayak and Kaamatan Festival celebrations. In a post on the Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page, Their Royal Highnesses said the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Dayak symbolise the rich cultural heritage and a spirit of gratitude for a bountiful harvest. 'The celebrations reflect the high value placed on unity and harmony among the diverse communities in the country,' the post read.
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Pahang Ruler, Tengku Ampuan extend greetings for Gawai Dayak, Kaamatan
KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of Sabah and Sarawak in conjunction with the Gawai Dayak and Kaamatan Festival celebrations. In a post on the Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page Saturday (May 31), Their Royal Highnesses said the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Dayak symbolise the rich cultural heritage and a spirit of gratitude for a bountiful harvest. "The celebrations reflect the high value placed on unity and harmony among the diverse communities in the country," the post read. Their Royal Highnesses added that the festivals represent efforts to preserve and uphold ancestral customs and traditions that form part of the nation's invaluable heritage. "The spirit of cooperation, unity and mutual respect that is evident during these celebrations should serve as an example to all Malaysians in strengthening national unity and harmony. "May this year's Kaamatan and Gawak Dayak festivals be celebrated with joy, while still upholding the values of moderation and safety. Let us all pray for continued peace, prosperity and well-being for our nation," it said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Unaware judges award top prize to Tunku Azizah's homemade fruit pickle
KUALA LUMPUR: Judges at a fruit pickle cooking competition were left in sheer disbelief when they discovered that one of the dishes they had evaluated was prepared by none other than Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Among the panel of judges was 74-year-old Siti Rokiah Lebai Rahmat, a respected former culinary instructor with 39 years of judging experience. She recalled her astonishment when the winning dish, submitted under the name "Aminah Mahmood", was revealed to have been crafted by Tunku Azizah herself. "Neither I nor any of the judges or participants knew the dish belonged to Tunku Azizah. "All contestants were required to prepare their dishes at home and present them for judging solely based on taste and creativity," she said in a statement shared on the Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page. Siti Rokiah explained that the panel selected "Aminah Mahmood's" fruit pickle for its exceptional flavour and perfect balanced ingredients. "It wasn't oily, and the gravy was rich with fruit and spices. It's the first time I've tasted a fruit pickle so flavourful, balanced, and complete," she added. The competition was part of the Pahang Women's Institute (WI) Carnival held at Taman Tasik Maran. Tunku Azizah attended the carnival after chairing the Pahang WI Annual General Meeting at Dewan Jubli Perak. Also present was Che Puan Panglima Puteri Suraiya Afzan Mohammed Moizz.
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New Straits Times
09-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Pahang sultan gets behind wheel to inspect illegal durian farm in rough Raub terrain [WATCH]
RAUB: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah drove a four-wheel-drive vehicle to a former illegal durian farm at Batu 3, Jalan Sungai Ruan–Sungai Klau, near here yesterday. The Pahang ruler was behind the wheel of a white Toyota Hilux, accompanied by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail in the front passenger seat. A one-minute, 54-second video shared on the Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page showed Al-Sultan Abdullah carefully manoeuvering the vehicle on a hillside dirt road flanked by dense forest. The sultan maintained a firm grip on the steering wheel as he focused on navigating the unfamiliar route until he reached the top of the hill, where the landscape levelled out. The caption accompanying the video said that Al-Sultan Abdullah had driven through steep and rugged terrain to reach the site yesterday. "Earlier, the sultan met officers from the Raub Land and District Office to discuss the encroachment on 26,000 acres (10,521ha) of land in the district, which had been going on for some time. "Since enforcement began in mid-2024, 15,000 durian trees on about 500 acres (202.34ha) have been felled," the caption said. The post said the sultan's presence underscored his commitment to curbing land encroachment, particularly the illegal cultivation of durian in the area. Journalists who accompanied the visit endured a similarly rough journey, as the site is only accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicles. The 15-minute uphill ride required careful navigation on a narrow road, with a steep slope on one side and a ravine on the other, with several sharp bends. To reach the site bordering the Gunung Benom Forest Reserve, the convoy passed through licensed orchards and dense forests before arriving at an area full of durian tree stumps. Raub, renowned for its Musang King durian, has recently come under the spotlight of the authorities throught the Op Sekat 3.0 enforcement operation that targeted illegal durian plantations. Durian trees were felled on 202.34ha of illegal farms, an area roughly the size of 283 football fields. The operation ran from April 8 to May 3. Al-Sultan Abdullah yesterday expressed his shock at the scale of the land encroachment — estimated at 10,521ha, or equivalent to about 14,700 football fields.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Pahang Sultan calls for state govt to enhance academic ties with Yarmouk University
KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have expressed their hope that the Pahang government will further enhance its academic cooperation with Yarmouk University in Jordan. In a post on the Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page yesterday, Their Royal Highnesses said that that the academic field encompassed research, as well as Islamic economic innovation, green technology, and sustainable development. "May it fulfil the aspiration to make Pahang a model developed state based on Maqasid Syariah and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," the post read. Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah also extended their congratulations to Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail on being conferred the Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Islamic Economics and Banking by Yarmouk University. Their Royal Highnesses said the award, which was personally presented by Yarmouk University president Prof Dr Islam Massad, was a symbol of cooperation and recognition of Wan Rosdy's efforts and leadership, which had carried the name of the Pahang Government "Hopefully, the award received will help drive Pahang towards continuous success and create an academic framework that fosters knowledge growth for the benefit of all," said Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah. Meanwhile, in a post on his official Facebook page, Wan Rosdy conveyed his sincere gratitude to Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah for their congratulatory messages on the award he was honoured with. He described the award as a great honour not just for himself but also for all members of the state government administration, who have consistently upheld the principles of governance based on Maqasid Syariah and the SDGs. – BERNAMA
