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Pahang's Economy Remains Strong, State Revenue Surpasses 72% of Target
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Pahang's Economy Remains Strong, State Revenue Surpasses 72% of Target

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Pahang's state revenue has reached RM921.72 million, achieving 72.03% of its RM1.279 billion target for the year, indicating a strong financial position.
  • The state's economy is performing well, with projected GDP growth to RM71 billion in 2025, and committed investments totaling RM11.47 billion.
  • Pahang also shows strong social development, with top national rankings in education (SPM and STPM results) and a significant reduction in hardcore poverty.

The Pahang State Government has announced a robust economic and financial performance, with state revenue reaching RM921.72 million, surpassing 72% of its RM1.279 billion target for the year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail highlighted that this success is mirrored in the state's overall economic growth, projecting a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increase to RM71 billion in 2025, up from RM68.8 billion in 2024.

Further demonstrating economic vitality, Pahang has attracted committed investments totaling RM11.47 billion, representing 70.85% of its RM16.2 billion target. Realized investments have also reached RM1.044 billion. These strong economic indicators enable the state government to directly benefit its citizens through various initiatives under the "Inisiatif Makmur (IM) Pahang" program.

Beyond economic achievements, Pahang is also excelling in social development. The state secured the second-best national ranking for its 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results, with a State Average Grade (GPN) of 4.08. Additionally, 96.52% of candidates qualified for certification, and 671 students achieved all A's. The Maahad Tahfiz Turath Negeri Pahang (MTTNP) was recognized as the best SPM school nationally.

Pahang's educational success extends to the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2025, where the state recorded the highest overall grade point average (PNGK) of 3.09. In terms of welfare, the state has eradicated hardcore poverty and reduced the overall poverty rate by 30% as of mid-year. The unemployment rate stood at a low 2.0% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to the national rate of 3.0%. Over 300,000 residents have benefited from state aid, with 2,000 free Pahang People's Housing (RRP) units provided, alongside subsidized affordable housing options.

Pahang's economic and social performance and strong financial position enable the state government to continue channeling direct benefits to the people across all levels of society through the implementation of various initiatives under the Pahang Makmur Initiative (IM) Pahang.

— Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan IsmailHighlighting the link between the state's economic strength and its ability to implement welfare programs.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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