Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 3) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Seira Sacha Abu Bakar, Chairperson of Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 2) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to the village chief of Pos Lanai, Tok Batin Tuny Amir.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 1) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Sivarajan Arumugam, Former Secretary-General of Parti Sosialis Malaysia. PSM has been supporting the Pos Lanai villagers in their legal suit to uphold their Orang Asli land rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Pahang Regent gives consent to BN-PH state govt, Wan Rosdy as MB Pahang Regent gives consent to BN-PH state govt, Wan Rosdy as MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669552453_TBWANROSDYPH.jpg)
Pahang Regent gives consent to BN-PH state govt, Wan Rosdy as MB
The Regent of Pahang has consented to the formation of the Pahang state government involving BN and PH.
Sun Nov 27 2022
![Look at track record before voting - Wan Rosdy Look at track record before voting - Wan Rosdy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666746794_TBMBPAHANG.jpg)
Look at track record before voting - Wan Rosdy
Wan Rosdy said the clout of the Pahang state government which is administered by BN stems from an exceptional performance record.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![Pahang aims to make Lipis a UNESCO global geopark Pahang aims to make Lipis a UNESCO global geopark](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654679754_TBkualalipis.jpg)
Pahang aims to make Lipis a UNESCO global geopark
The Pahang state government is targeting the Lipis district to be recognised as a global geopark by UNESCO, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Pahang revokes logging approval on 40.47 hectares of land in Bukit Makro Pahang revokes logging approval on 40.47 hectares of land in Bukit Makro](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644934691_TBLOGO.jpg)
Pahang revokes logging approval on 40.47 hectares of land in Bukit Makro
The Pahang state government has revoked the approval of a logging area of 40.47 hectares in Bukit Makro, Maran involving government land to Amanah Saham Pahang (ASPA) on Jan 17.
Tue Feb 15 2022
![Pahang developing biggest senior citizen village, ready in 2023 Pahang developing biggest senior citizen village, ready in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638880432_TBShahaniza.jpg)
Pahang developing biggest senior citizen village, ready in 2023
The Pahang State Government is constructing a senior citizen complex in Bandar Wakaf Madinah Mawaddah in Penor.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![EMCO: Pahang govt mobilises immediate aid to Tioman EMCO: Pahang govt mobilises immediate aid to Tioman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615857594_WanRosdy.jpg)
EMCO: Pahang govt mobilises immediate aid to Tioman
The mission will be coordinated by Pahang Human Resource, Sports and NGO committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Hussain, who is also Tioman assemblyman.
Tue Mar 16 2021
![Pahang govt allocates RM9.4 mln for 18,726 flood victims - MB Pahang govt allocates RM9.4 mln for 18,726 flood victims - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612182504_BANJIRTEMERLOH.jpg)
Pahang govt allocates RM9.4 mln for 18,726 flood victims - MB
The Pahang state government has allocated RM9.4 million as cash aid for 18,726 victims affected by floods early this year.
Thu Feb 18 2021
![Pahang to implement CMCO, SOPs to be issued today Pahang to implement CMCO, SOPs to be issued today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51588926333_MBPAHANG.jpg)
Pahang to implement CMCO, SOPs to be issued today
The Pahang state government has agreed to implement the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and its standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be issued today.
Fri May 08 2020
![PM hands over Ganchong water treatment plant to Pahang state govt PM hands over Ganchong water treatment plant to Pahang state govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81492845598_LojiGanchong.jpg)
PM hands over Ganchong water treatment plant to Pahang state govt
The plant, which can supply 80 million litres of treated water daily, was handed over to the State Public Utilities and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Soffi Abd Razak.
Sat Apr 22 2017
![RM5 million allocation to promote Visit Pahang Year 2017 RM5 million allocation to promote Visit Pahang Year 2017](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61438027895_950x600.jpg)
RM5 million allocation to promote Visit Pahang Year 2017
The Pahang state government has allocated RM5 million as promotional budget for the ''Visit Pahang Year 2017'' (VPY2017) campaign.
Tue Apr 18 2017
![Pahang declares May 5 as State public holiday Pahang declares May 5 as State public holiday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/51430303061_295x200.jpg)
Pahang declares May 5 as State public holiday
The Pahang state government has declared May 5 a state public holiday to enable registered voters in the Rompin parliamentary constituency to cast their votes on the day.
Wed Apr 29 2015
![MACC's 12 recommendations to avoid another Bertam Valley tragedy MACC's 12 recommendations to avoid another Bertam Valley tragedy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/51378598717_295x200.jpg)
MACC's 12 recommendations to avoid another Bertam Valley tragedy
MACC has recommended the Pahang State Government to review the policy of granting Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL) to restrict illegal land exploration in Cameron Highlands.
Sun Nov 09 2014