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Over 130 artists join Kuantan Flash Mob for Malaysia Day
More than 130 artists took part in the Kuantan Flash Mob - Kita Malaysia at the Pahang Youth and Sports Complex in Kuantan to mark Malaysia Day. Participants marched about a kilometre from Stadium Darul Makmur waving the Jalur Gemilang and Pahang flags, with singing and folk dance performances.
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Perhilitan tracks elephant hit by car near Kemaman
Wildlife officers in Terengganu are closely monitoring an elephant injured when a car struck it near Kemaman. The elephant was crossing the Jerangau-Sabur road when the collision occurred, injuring three people including a married couple. The animal fled into a nearby palm oil estate.
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SWCorp Pahang: litterbugs offer higher fines to avoid community service
In Kuantan, SWCorp Pahang said some littering offenders tried to pay higher fines rather than carry out community service orders, including cleaning drains. A total of 3,295 notices were issued across Pahang from 1 January to 14 September, with about 200 offenders ordered to do community service in four districts.
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API readings exceed 150 at three Terengganu stations
Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at three monitoring stations in Terengganu - Paka, Kuala Terengganu and Kemaman - simultaneously exceeded 150. Air quality expert Assoc Prof Azman Azid of UniSZA said the increase suggests possible regional pollutant transport and requires further analysis including hotspot data and the MyCMAQ model.
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Pahang haze worsens, all five API stations record unhealthy readings
Hazy conditions and reduced visibility hit several areas in Pahang today, with all five API monitoring stations in the state recording unhealthy readings. Indera Mahkota in Kuantan recorded 164, the highest in Pahang since the haze began, and schools in Kuantan have suspended outdoor co-curricular activities. A state committee chairman advised residents to limit outdoor activity, avoid open burning and wear masks.
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Sultan of Pahang: Ru'RASA homes must be quality despite low cost
The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, said the Ru'RASA affordable housing project must maintain quality even though construction costs are low, calling the homes a sanctuary for families. He spoke in Tanjung Lumpur, Kuantan, after handing house keys to 11 Phase Two recipients from Jerantut and Kuantan, and suggested a group insurance scheme for all 790 Ru'RASA homeowners in the state.
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Man who stabbed wife 13 times remanded seven days in Kulim
A man who surrendered at Lunas police station after allegedly killing his wife at Taman Tiram, Hi-Tech, in Kulim, has been remanded for seven days. The 39-year-old victim died with 13 stab wounds, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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Car hits elephant on Jerangau-Jabor road, husband and wife injured
A husband and wife were slightly injured after their Perodua Ativa hit an elephant at Kilometre 160 of Jalan Jerangau-Jabor near Bandar Cheneh Baru, Kemaman, last night. The couple were travelling from Kuantan towards Kuala Terengganu when the elephant crossed the road, and a Perodua Myvi behind them also hit the rear of their car. Both victims were taken to Kemaman Hospital's emergency unit.
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Two cars hit elephant on Jerangau-Jabor road, three injured
Three people were slightly injured when a Perodua Ativa struck an elephant crossing at KM160 of Jalan Jerangau-Jabor near Ladang Jabor, Kemaman, last night. A Perodua Myvi behind also hit the Ativa's rear. Two victims were treated at Kemaman Hospital's Green Zone and police are investigating.
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Sultan of Pahang forbids Ru'RASA recipients from selling or renting homes
Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has decreed that Rumah Rakyat Al-Sultan Abdullah (Ru'RASA) homes must not be sold or rented to others. He spoke at the key handover ceremony for Phase 2 in Kuantan and Jerantut districts, held at the Ru'RASA housing site in Tanjung Lumpur, Kuantan. He also thanked the UAE for its housing assistance to Pahang residents.
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Missing 16-year-old girl last seen leaving home in Dungun
Nurul Batrisyia Hazwani Jamil, 16, has been missing since leaving her home in Kampung Alur Tempoyak, Dungun, around 9pm on 7 September. Dungun police are searching for her with help from patrol units and nearby stations, and ask anyone with information to contact the police or the investigating officer.
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500 hawksbill turtle hatchlings released at Kertih turtle sanctuary
A total of 500 one-day-old hawksbill turtle hatchlings were released into the sea at the Ma' Daerah Kertih Turtle Sanctuary in Terengganu today under the 2026 Nature Sustainability Programme organised by the Terengganu branch of the Girl Guides Association Malaysia. The Regent of Terengganu, Tengku Muhammad Ismail Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, released several hatchlings and called on the public to protect the environment and marine ecosystems.
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YPM FC win Pahang People's League, take home RM40,000
YPM FC beat Majlis Daerah Raub 2-1 in the final of the Pahang People's League 1st Al-Sultan Abdullah Cup at Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan. Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the state government will keep strengthening grassroots football by providing more space and competitions for Pahang-born talent.
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YPM FC win inaugural Pahang People's Football League
YPM FC became the first champions of the Pahang Liga Bola Sepak Rakyat after beating Majlis Daerah Raub FC 2-1 in the final at Darul Makmur Stadium, Kuantan. Goals from Wan Muhammad Akmal Hakim Wahab and Nasyrullah Mohd Zaki sealed the Al-Sultan Abdullah Cup and RM40,000. The league, which began on June 6, drew 105 teams and 2,600 players under 19.
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Young Terengganu entrepreneur earns RM6 million a year from nisang products
In Kampung Batu Putih, Marang, entrepreneur Nur Nadirah Syuhadah Rahmat generates RM6 million in annual sales from nisan kerek-based products and now employs 51 workers. In Kampung Raja, Besut, batik maker Afizah Shaidi introduces wax-coated cardboard blocks to replace copper blocks, while a keropok lekor maker in Losong keeps his recipe and prices unchanged.
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Works Ministry: Cameron Highlands bypass not yet built, flood link inaccurate
The Works Ministry says the Cameron Highlands Bypass is still at the design and assessment stage, with no physical construction on site, so claims linking it to recent flash floods are inaccurate. JKR said the flooding in Taman MARDI and Padang Awam in Tanah Rata hit secondary roads outside the project alignment, while a small landslide on Jalan Tengkolok was cleared under routine maintenance.
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105 teams chase inaugural Al-Sultan Abdullah Cup at Stadium Darul Makmur
The final of the Pahang People's Football League for the Al-Sultan Abdullah Cup 2026 will be held at Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan on 13 September. The tournament, which began in June, brought together 105 teams from across Pahang, with the two best sides competing to become the first-ever champions. The closing ceremony at 4pm will feature performances by local artists and a lucky draw with a Proton Saga as the top prize.
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1906 stone inscription in Kemasik records Hainanese settlement from 1888
A granite stone with Chinese carvings from the Guang Xu dynasty in 1906 has been found at Kampung Air Jernih in Kemasik, Terengganu, believed brought by traders from Hainan, China. It is now kept at the Kemasik Hainanese Association building and is seen as a potential heritage attraction. Historians are calling for detailed study by the Terengganu State Museum and the National Heritage Department.
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Seven premises in Balok found with Aedes breeding
An Aedes eradication operation along the Balok coastal road in Pahang found seven premises with Aedes breeding and issued eight Notices of Order. A total of 54 personnel from seven districts inspected 142 premises in the dengue control operation.
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Pahang People's League Al-Sultan Abdullah Cup final set for Sunday at Darul Makmur Stadium
The Liga Rakyat Pahang 1st Piala Al-Sultan Abdullah ends this Sunday at Darul Makmur Stadium in Kuantan, with the final and closing ceremony starting at 4pm. The tournament, which has brought together 105 teams from across Pahang since June, aims to uncover grassroots talent and unite communities. Entry is free, with lucky draws including a Proton Saga.
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105 teams contest Al-Sultan Abdullah Cup, final at Stadium Darul Makmur this Sunday
The Pahang People's Football League 1st Al-Sultan Abdullah Cup 2026 has involved 105 teams from across Pahang since June. The final and closing ceremony will be held at Stadium Darul Makmur this Sunday, with a Proton Saga as the main lucky draw prize.