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Adventures, Cultures and Pleasures in Pahang Darul Makmur
Travel Guide For You
If you ever come to Malaysia, don’t forget to visit delightful Pahang Darul Makmur.
Take your time to browse this website and find out about the adventures, cultures and pleasures that are aplenty in this largest state in Peninsular Malaysia.
Make this website your Pahang travel guide, and as information resource to this wonderful place in the east coast.
Just so you know, this serene yet exciting state is in fact a microcosm of the nation of Malaysia, from its miles of unspoilt sandy beaches and islands fronting the South China Sea, to the natural lakes, rivers, highlands, virgin jungles and mountain ranges of the interior.
You will also discover in your travels here, a colorful fusion of exotic, ethnic cultures -- Malay, Chinese, Indian and Orang Asli -- uniquely blended, as Malaysia is truly Asia.
COME AND SEE FIRSTHAND WHAT'S HERE -- AND BE AMAZED YOURSELF. AND ENJOY WHILE YOU DO.
Whether your passion is adventure or leisure, don't you miss this east coast state - or your travels in beautiful Malaysia are quite incomplete.
This website endeavors to invite, inform and guide you (and your family, your friends, in fact everybody) to places of interest all over the state and to explore and savor the unexpected thrills, joys and excitement you can experience while here.
Whether you like adventure (rough or cool), or just to marvel at nature, to relax under the sun for a romantic getaway, or just to try your luck at the casino and be entertained by world-class international artistes... believe me, PAHANG HAS IT ALL.
- Golden beaches and beautiful islands
- Rough rivers and mystical lakes
- Virgin jungles, fascinating caves and mountains
- Exotic flora and fauna
- Cool highland retreats and resorts
- Unique cultures, customs and traditions
- Yummy food and dishes
- Great shopping and commercial centers
Take your pick... and come EXPLORE with me.
I was born in the small town of Temerloh, and live in Kuantan, the capital city.
I’ll share my experience and knowledge for your passion and enjoyment.
Let's explore and discover together, and marvel at the profusion of thrilling adventures, cultures and pleasures that is on offer.
Maybe then, "Pahang-Delights" might just be an understatement.
So, as we Malaysians say to all our visitors....
"SELAMAT DATANG" (Welcome)
TABLE OF MAIN CONTENTS
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Pahang-Delights Sitemap Use the Pahang-Delights Sitemap for easy site navigation
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Pahang Hotels and Resorts Directory Visit this Pahang hotels and resorts directory for the list and contact numbers of the main hotels and resorts in Pahang
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Pahang Travel Facts, Tips and Tools Read on some brief Pahang travel facts, tips and tools for the visitor or traveller to the delightful state of Malaysia, to ensure holidays and vacation trips are what they should be - sweet memories
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Pahang Flag and Coat of Arms The white over black design of the Pahang Flag and the choice of coffee-leaf and elephant tusks for its Coat of Arms or state emblem have deep connotations that relate to its colorful history.
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Map of Pahang This map of Pahang, Malaysia is for the convenience of Pahang-Delights visitors and surfers.
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Pahang-Delights Blog Pahang-Delights blog on the adventures, pleasures, commerce and cultures in the Malaysian state of Pahang.
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Kuantan - gateway to the east coast Kuantan, the capital of Pahang, is the gateway to the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is filled with delights for visitors.
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Delightful Temerloh, home of the patin (silver catfish) Visit delightful Temerloh, the home of the patin (silver catfish) in Pahang, also wild-life reserves and the birthplace of Malaysia's famous singers and fighters.
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Kuala Lipis, past capital of Pahang Kuala Lipis, the past capital of Pahang, is a quaint but fascinating town, with thrills and excitement aplenty for the adventurous traveller.
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Beserah fishing village Beserah is a quaint fishing village near Kuantan, Pahang, and it has its own uniqueness in buffalo-carts hauling catches of the sea.
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Kuala Rompin Kuala Rompin is the gateway to many fun, relaxing and adventurous activities which can be found in the district known as Rompin.
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Sungai Lembing Sungai Lembing in Pahang during its heydays used to be a vibrant tin mining town known as the El-Dorado of the East.
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Bandar Muadzam Shah Bandar Muadzam Shah in Pahang was construed by Malaysia's second Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, and DARA was established to develop the town.
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Nenasi Nenasi, a small river town by the sea, is still one of those quaint and quiet fishing villages that artists love to paint
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Siti Nurhaliza Siti Nurhaliza, born in Pahang, is a popular Malaysian singer extraordinaire, a diva, with fans not only in Malaysia but also in the neighbouring countries of Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei.
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Siti and SimplySiti With the creation and launch of the "SimplySiti" brand of cosmetics, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, Malaysia's top songstress, moved a step further up as a businesswoman.
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Sudirman Haji Arshad Sudirman Haji Arshad or "Sudi", born in Pahang, was a Malaysian singer cum entertainer extraordinaire, winning the Asia Best Entertainer Award at the Salem Music Awards Festival in London in 1989.
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Mat Kilau - Pahang Warrior and Patriot Mat Kilau is a legendary Pahang warrior and patriot who fought valiantly against British imperialism in Pahang during the late 1890's. Thought to have died in 1895, he re-emerged in 1969.
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3 popular beaches around Kuantan, Pahang have fun in the sun at 3 popular beaches around Kuantan, Pahang and savor the traditional cultures surrounding them
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3 delightful beaches in Pahang have fun and relax at 3 delightful beaches in Pahang, Malaysia
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popular highlands of pahang Visit the popular highlands retreats of Cameron Highlands and Fraser's Hill in Pahang. Go jungle trekking, bird-watching or play a round of golf, or just relax and savor the finest tea there.
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The 2 Most Popular Lakes of Pahang discover the 2 most popular lakes, Bera and Chini of Pahang, Malaysia, and enjoy the wonders of nature in this sanctuary haven of charming flora and fauna.
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Marine Paradise at Tioman Island, Pahang Tioman Island in Pahang is a marine paradise with legends, and is filled with delights for nature lovers, scuba divers, snorkellers or adventurers. And know one custom all Dragons must follow!
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Pahang Traditional Malay Costumes The Pahang traditional Malay costumes comprising the Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung still retain their unique attractions and peculiarity amidst the ever-changing global fashion styles.
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delightful traditional Malay wedding in Pahang learn about the activities and ceremonies you'll find at a delightful traditional Malay wedding in Pahang, Malaysia and feel the joys of the wedding itself
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Baju Kurung Gallery This Malay Baju Kurung gallery shows some samples of the beauty of the Malay female traditional costume, depicted here worn with traditional Malay accessories and in various styles and patterns.
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Festivals and Celebrations in Pahang Being multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-religious, the many delightful festivals and celebrations in Pahang are enjoyed all year round by the people.
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Self-defence Techniques of the Malay Silat The Malays in Pahang possess a form of self-defence techniques called the silat - a graceful yet deadly postures for self -defence.
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Mystical Abilities of Silat Masters The mystical abilities of silat masters range from having great physical force to invincibility and other extra-normal and supernatural powers.
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Taman Budaya Negeri Pahang Visit the Taman Budaya Negeri in Kuantan to watch Malaysian traditional dances and arts shows during specified times, and enjoy.
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Museums in Pahang There are not many museums in Pahang, but the ones that are established contain extensive enough historical information, artifacts and exhibits for visitors to learn and enjoy.
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Pahang Art Gallery (Balai Seni Lukis Pahang) The Pahang Art Gallery (Balai Seni Lukis Pahang) in Kuantan is a great place to see the variety of drawings, paintings and other visual artworks done by past and contemporary Pahang artists.
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Galeri Tokoh Temerloh The Galeri Tokoh in Temerloh was set up as a tribute and appreciation to the noted personalities and celebrities born in the Temerloh district.
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National and State Parks in Pahang Explore the more than 130 million years old tropical rainforests at the National and State Parks in Pahang
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Gunung Senyum Recreational Forest Gunung Senyum Recreational Forest (Hutan Lipur Gunung Senyum) is a great place for nature lovers, especially caving enthusiasts, to explore and appreciate limestone hills and their flora and fauna.
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Pahang Turtle Sanctuary If you are a turtle lover, you will find the Pahang turtle sanctuary at Cherating a fascinating and joyful place to visit.
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MNS Pahang Branch The MNS Pahang Branch is for nature lovers to create public awareness and instill appreciation of the amazing and wonderful nature heritage that is bountiful in Pahang.
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Food and Dishes of Pahang The traditional Malay food and dishes of Pahang are popular for the delectable variety of flavor and aroma, and so tucking into a meal is a real joy.
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Laksa Pahang Laksa Pahang, a traditional rice noodle dish, is special to the state of Pahang.
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Fruits of Pahang Savor the whole range of delightful tropical fruits of Pahang from the ever favorite, succulent "King of fruits" - the durian - to the less known sweet besta or mangosteen variety.
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Durians of Pahang The durians of Pahang are famous for their succulent and sweet tastes and are very much sought after by Malaysians, who dubbed durians the "King of Fruits".
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Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge The Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge, based on catch and release concept, is an annual affair for fishing enthusiasts to pit their skills in catching sailfishes off the sea around Rompin.
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Sungai Pahang International River Rafting Expedition The Sungai Pahang International River Rafting Expedition usually attracts more than 600 local and foreign participants with more than 100 bamboo rafts, and they all came out winners.
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Fraser's Hill International Bird Race The Fraser's Hill International Bird Race is a popular nature appreciation event held every year where participants compete to sight, identify and record the most number of bird species.
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Pahang Golf Courses and Golf Clubs Pahang golf courses and golf clubs can be found along the seashore, high in the mountains or amidst towering rainforests. So pick your choice and enjoy a golf vacation in delightful Pahang, Malaysia.
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Pahang Woodball Pahang woodball courses are among the best in the world, and you can easily pick up this new and exciting game in Pahang.
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Directory of Banks in Pahang This Directory of Banks in Pahang will be useful not only to locals but also visitors and travellers to Pahang when searching for the desired bank and banking services.
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Kuantan Shopping Centers and Malls Although rather few, the Kuantan shopping centers and malls are popular with the locals for the variety of goods they offer in one place compared to the traditional shops.
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East Coast Mall Kuantan The East Coast Mall Kuantan is the newest shopping center in the heart of Kuantan. Great for shoppers and visitors.
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RHB Bank Branches in Pahang RHB Bank has branches in the major towns of Pahang to ensure convenient banking for its customers.
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Maybank Branches in Pahang We can find at least 17 Maybank branches in the state of Pahang, and being the top banking group in the country, it also has the most number of self-service terminals.
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Pahang Tour and Travel Agents Directory Make sure you check out this Pahang Tour and Travel Agents Directory for travel services, accommodation and vacation ideas in Pahang.
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pahang-delights babbler Pahang-Delights Babbler, is the monthly e-zine newsletter to highlight updates in the website and latest happenings in the state of Pahang, Malaysia
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Link Partners / Useful Resources A web page listing the special and interesting link partners of pahang-delights for surfing by website visitors
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About Me A page about me and my website Pahang-Delights.com
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Contact Me Contact me and write in if you have interesting stories, information or experience while in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. I love feedbacks.
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