JERANTUT, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has expressed his desire for Kampung Bantal in Ulu Tembeling to be designated as the state’s first Royal Village.
Al-Sultan Abdullah described said the village nestled in the interior is close to the heart of his family, as it carries many fond memories and has allowed him to immerse himself in the lives of the people.
“I wish to make this village a special village, and if infrastructure improvements can be implemented, we will upgrade it into a Royal Village. This will be the first Royal Village in Pahang.
“Bantal is also the nickname given to the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tengku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, by her family during her childhood. Though far in distance, this village remains close to the heart,” said His Royal Highness.
The Pahang Sultan said this when officiating the presentation of medical equipment donations by the National Heart Institute (IJN) and the handing over of assistance to the needy in Kampung Bantal here.
Also gracing the event was Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah.
Al-Sultan Abdullah said infrastructure such as bridges and roads in the village should also be upgraded for the comfort and safety of residents, as well as to facilitate transportation and local economic activities.
His Royal Highness also expressed hope that residents, particularly the younger generation, would help boost the local economy by engaging in agricultural and handicraft activities.
Meanwhile, the Sultan of Pahang advised residents to maintain cleanliness and good health so that they may perform their acts of worship in due form and lead a more prosperous life.
Earlier, Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah joined local residents in a gotong-royong session before visiting a cucumber fertigation project in Kampung Gusai here.
--BERNAMA
