HISTORY OF PAHANG

History 

  Pahang is the largest state in the Malay Peninsula. Total land area is 35,515 square kilometres. There are 11 districts in Pahang; which are Kuantan, Maran, Pekan, Rompin, Temerloh, Jerantut, Bentong, Raub, Lipis ,Cameron Highlands  and Bera. People of various religions and races make up the population.With a population of 1 million, Pahang is peaceful and unspoilt. As a bulwark of natural conservation, visitors who truly love nature will adore the state for all its natural goodness.

Culture

   In Pahang, you will find vivid evidence of fascinating cultures that make Malaysia a rich source of colour, pomp and pageantry. The Malays, Chinese and Indians, each with its own distinct identity, coexist most harmoniously. This is the nuturing result of mutual respect and understanding, a rare and special feature which continues to bewitch and astound visitors.

Famous Places in Pahang

Pahang's royal town is called Pekan, which translates literally into ‘town’. The state capital is Kuantan, 45 kilometres to the north of the royal town.

Pahang consists of eleven districts; Pekan, Rompin, Maran, Temerloh, Jerantut, Bentong, Raub, Lipis, Cameron Highlands and Bera.

Pulau Keladi Cultural Village
Located in the royal town of Pekan the cultural village primarily consists of the 'kampung' house where tun abdul razak was born, the tun abdul razak memorial hall the penghulu's (village chief) office and the Pahang Silk Weaving Centre.facilities available in the cultural village include a recreational area by the river, a service counter, an exhibition and display centre, handicraft and souvenir stalls, malaysian style food and refreshments, public restrooms and carpark.

State Museum
A visit to Pekan would not be complete without browsing around the State Museum. Located at jalan sultan ahmad, the museum houses a fairly large collection of ancient chinese glassware and ceramics. The old history of Pahang and its ancient kings is also well documented here.

The Royal Palace
While Kuantan is the administrative capital of the state of Pahang, Pekan is its royal capital. PLACES OF INTEREST include The Royal Palace, the State Museum and silk weaving centre. The ruler of Pahang, his royal highness the sultan, resides at the magnificent palace in Pekan. A stopover to view this authentically fascinating malay palace is worth your trip to Pahang. If you happen to be there during the celebrations of the ruler's official birthday on 24th of october, you would be able to witness the annual outburst of culture and tradition of this special town.

The Tun Razak Memorial Hall
Dedicated to the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, this memorial hall houses some of the late Tun Abdul Razak's personal effects and memorabilia. Completed in 1994 the showcase depict aspects of the life of Tun Abdul Razak, an historic figure in the early days of the nation's development.

The house where Tun Abdul Razak was born has been rebuilt on its original site and in the exact style of the day. The house displays the characteristic 3 section construction, comprising a threshold, the 'ibu rumah' (the house proper) and the kitchen.

Measuring 8.5 metres by 14.15 metres, it offers the visitor a life like experience of the atmosphere of a typical Malay village house at the turn of the century

Kota Gelanggi
one of the highlights of activity in this area is Kota Gelanggi cave adventure. explore the 150 million year old historical and mythical cave complex and its unique fauna, flora and rock formations. The magnificent cave chambers are among the best in this region. Visitors will be able to experience what tropical limestone caverns are all about, with their myriads stalagmites and stalactites and strangely shaped formations.

Food 

The Malay food and dishes of Pahang have naturally been influenced by the cuisines of the Indians, Chinese and Arabs, who came as traders during the busy Spice Trade in the old days.

For example, the Indian traders introduced food ingredients such as cumin, coriander and ginger, which can be extensively found in the traditional Malay food and dishes of Pahang.

The Arabs also left behind their culinary influences and delicacies, like the kebab, which is marinated meat cubes threaded on skewers, that later evolved into the local Malay delicacy, satay or sate.

In later years, culinary influences brought about by western colonization, firstly by the Portuguese, then the Dutch and lastly by the British, added further variety and style to the local cuisines.

MAP of PAHANG