The name “Pahang” is believed to be derived from the term ‘Pahang-Hangus’, meaning ‘burnt river banks’, referring to a historical incident where aboriginal inhabitants set fire to some riverbank areas. Over time, the name simplified to “Pahang.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pahang is the third-largest state in Malaysia <\/a>and is located in the eastern part<\/a> of Peninsular Malaysia<\/a>. It shares its borders with Kelantan <\/a>to the north, Terengganu <\/a>to the northeast, Perak<\/a> to the west, and Selangor <\/a>to the northwest. The South China Sea graces its eastern frontier. The state’s terrain is predominantly mountainous and forested, contributing to its vast natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Historical records trace the influence of the Srivijaya Empire on parts of Pahang. The state became significant in the 15th century under the Malacca <\/a>Sultanate and later the Pahang Sultanate. During the colonial era, the British established a presence primarily to exploit the state’s tin and gold resources. Pahang witnessed numerous resistance movements against the British, especially during the Malayan Emergency, marking its role in Malaysia’s fight for independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, Pahang offers a diverse travel palette, ranging from cool highlands to sun-soaked beaches. It\u2019s an epitome of Malaysia’s abundant nature and rich history, making it a must-visit for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. Whether you’re hiking through ancient rainforests, sipping tea amidst lush plantations, or diving into the azure waters of its islands, Pahang promises a memorable experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Name The name “Pahang” is believed to be derived from the term ‘Pahang-Hangus’, meaning ‘burnt river banks’, referring to a historical incident where aboriginal inhabitants set fire to some riverbank areas. Over time, the name simplified to “Pahang.” Geography Pahang is the third-largest state in Malaysia and is located in the eastern part of Peninsular … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2102"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2348,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102\/revisions\/2348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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