News near Pekan

2 stories within reach of Pekan, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Sultan of Pahang's sister Tengku Aishah dies, to be laid to rest with full honours

   4 days ago Malay Mail Kuantan 48.3 km

   Tengku Puteri Seri Kemala Tengku Datuk Seri Aishah, sister of the Sultan of Pahang, has passed away. She will be laid to rest with full honours in Kuantan.

2. High Court slashes man’s rape sentence from 10 years to one, citing youth and rehabilitation

   6 days ago Malay Mail Kuantan 48.3 km

   The High Court in Kuantan reduced a man's statutory rape sentence from 10 years to one year, citing his youth and potential for rehabilitation. The decision has sparked public debate over judicial leniency in sexual offense cases.