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50-469: It was originally known as Pasir Rawa . In the late 19th century, Mentakab was a candidate for Pahang's new capital city, replacing Pekan . However, due to its mountainous terrain, Kuala Lipis was instead chosen as the capital of the state in 1898, later replaced by Kuantan in 1955. Mentakab has a railway station operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu . The railway station is on the East Coast Line of

100-541: A tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round. 3°30′N 103°25′E  /  3.500°N 103.417°E  / 3.500; 103.417 Pasar malam Pasar malam is a Malay word that literally means " night market " (the word pasar comes from bazaar in Persian ). A pasar malam is a street market in Indonesia , Malaysia , Brunei and Singapore that opens in

150-693: A hunting expedition. The villagers at Kampong Mengkasar, about one kilometre from Pekan in the direction of Kuantan, are said to be direct descendants of Tok Tuan from Makassar in Sulawesi , Indonesia. Among the well-known figures, Tun Abdul Razak was recognised as having a Sulawesi heritage. From Kuantan , Pekan is accessible by 3 routes, namely Tanjung Lumpur Highway ( Federal Route 183 ) which runs through Tanjung Lumpur , Penor and Ceruk Paloh , Jalan Pekan ( Federal Route 3 and AH18 ) and also through Gambang, Pahang by Tun Razak Highway ( Federal Route 12 ). From Kuala Lumpur , one may travel to Pekan by

200-602: A landmark in Pekan which dates from the 1920s, and the newer Abu Bakar Royal Mosque is near the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum. The stretch by the river bank from the Abu Bakar Royal Mosque heading towards the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum is Pekan's Heritage Route. According to local lore, a flowering plant named Bunga Pekan used to grow wild along the banks of Pahang River , and the town was therefore so named. The flower

250-409: A mini carousel or mini train ride, may also be present. Several quintessential fair snacks like cotton candy , ice cream , hot dogs , and grilled sausages are also popular, next to the offerings of traditional local delicacies. A pasar malam often takes place only one to a few days of the week, as the traders rotate around different neighbourhoods on different days of the week. Haggling over prices

300-674: A nearby alun-alun square, open fields, or marketplaces. In Indonesia, pasar malam has become a weekly recreational place for local families. Other than selling a variety of goods and foods, some pasar malam also offer kiddy rides and carnival games, such as mini carousels or mini train rides. In Palembang , a popular pasar malam is located on the front of Kuto Besak Fort on the bank of the Musi River . This pasar malam sells local dishes and snacks such as pempek , lenggang, and tekwan, and also offers souvenirs and handy crafts. Pasar Malam can be found in various locations throughout Brunei. Some of

350-481: A small volume for export. Today, MVP is an active member of The Malaysian Panel-Products Manufacturer's Association (MPMA) and it manufactures Urea Formaldehyde, Phenol Formaldehyde and Melamine Urea Formaldehyde Plywood. Mentakab has a daily night market ( pasar malam ) located along the Jalan Mok Hee Kiang stretch. At around 5pm, this road will be closed to motorists to make way for hawkers. Jalan Mok Hee Kiang

400-513: A subsidiary body of Kinsteel Bhd, owned by Tan Sri Dato' Pheng Yin Huah, a steel industry tycoon in Malaysia. Mentakab Star Mall consists three stories, and currently houses Mentakab's only cinema - a GSC . There is a Pacific supermarket in the mall. Mentakab has one of the largest hypermarkets in the district of Temerloh, namely TF Value Mart and The Store . These department stores are located in

450-768: A tender bid to the People's Association for the right to host the Pasar Malam. Food hawkers are licensed by the NEA and required to pass a food hygiene course. Pasar malams are reported to face sustainability challenges due to rising rental costs. In the Netherlands , a yearly Indo-Eurasian festival was held in The Hague under the name Tong Tong Fair , formerly known as the Pasar Malam Besar ( besar meaning "big"). After 63 editions,

500-441: A variety of delicious food. Being a Royal Town, Pekan enjoys the best kuih-muih (Malay delicacies) which are prepared by the same people or their descendants who used to prepare the same delicacies for the palace. Breakfast menu is aplenty to choose from. One particular novelty for breakfast is the 'roti naik' (a heavenly treat. Looks similar to small buns sold in supermarkets, but with a completely different taste, especially when it

550-401: A variety of products such as street food , snacks , desserts, produce, apparel, accessories, handmade crafts, houseware, gadgets, toys, knick-knacks, and ornaments at cheap or reasonable prices. Counterfeit goods such as fake branded wearables and pirated CDs may also be sold at a pasar malam. Pasar malam might resemble a night festival or a fairground , where fair games and kiddy rides, like

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600-571: Is Pasar Gambir , a night market fair held in 1906 and yearly from 1921 until the outbreak of World War II in 1942, in the Koningsplein, Batavia, Dutch East Indies (now Merdeka Square , Jakarta, Indonesia) to celebrate the birthday of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands . It has become the predecessor of the annual Jakarta Fair and Den Haag 's Tong Tong Fair which are a night market and festival held for several weeks. In Java , especially in

650-659: Is a common practice at such markets. "Pasar Malam" translates to "Night Market" in English. The term is derived from the Malay language, where "pasar" means "market" and "malam" means "night." In the Indonesian archipelago, markets are traditionally held on different days with locations rotating among participating villages. This traditional economic custom is known as Hari Pasaran (lit. "market days") in Javanese . After being further developed,

700-573: Is a town in Pekan District , Pahang , Malaysia . It is also the royal capital of the state. Its name comes from a flower, the Bunga Pekan . Pekan is also the name of the district the town is situated in, and a parliamentary constituency in its own right. It is the home of the state's royal family headed by Sultan Abdullah of Pahang . It is also the hometown of the second Prime Minister of Malaysia , Tun Abdul Razak Hussein . The Masjid Abdullah,

750-513: Is at Temerloh . Mentakab is a popular site for urban swiftlet farming; the top floor of many shoplots in the city are modified to provide space for swiftlet farming. Successful urban farming can be rewarding as each kilogram of swiftlets' nest can be sold for as high as US$ 2000. However, few have succeeded and disadvantages towards urban residents can potentially outweigh economic gains such as widespread of diseases or bird flu and excessive bird droppings . The Semantan River that goes through

800-480: Is hot). This particular bread can only be found in very few places, Pekan being one of them. Other delicacies are nasi dagang, kuih bakar, ikan bakar (fresh grilled fish) and others. Kampong Mengkasar is also well known of its Murtabak . It is a unique variant of the original Indian dish that can only be found in Pekan. The Murtabak Pekan was not started in Kampong Mengkasar, but it is available here throughout

850-401: Is one of the street where most of the citizens often visit due to its wide variety of daily goods sold. Jalan Mok Hee Kiang is famous among Mentakab citizens. Located between Taman Bukit Bendera and Taman Rimba in the western suburbs of Mentakab, Star Mall is the newest and largest shopping mall in the city. The mall was constructed by a private developer from Kuantan namely Sistem Duta Sdn Bhd,

900-400: Is said to be white like jasmine , although the particular plant species is also said to have become extinct. The river at the Pekan town (near Mengkasar village) is also called Pekan River, however there is no evidence that Pekan derived its name from this river. Other sources say the name "Pekan" came from "Pekan Sehari" (Pekan Sehari or Sunday Market still exists today), and the word "Sehari"

950-479: Is to engage in the manufacture and marketing of plywood. Mentakab Veneer & Plywood’ factory which is a located at the 5th Mile, Jalan Karak, P.O. Box 12, 28400 Mentakab, Pahang Darul Makmur (Mentakab is strategically located 123 km from Kuala Lumpur, 181 km from KLIA and 192 km from Port Klang (major port in Malaysia), commenced plywood production in 1986 and marketed its product for local consumption and

1000-598: The East Coast Expressway , exiting at the Gambang Interchange to the Tun Razak Highway . From Johor , a scenic coastal road passes through Kuala Rompin . Alternatively, the Tun Razak Highway can be taken, which links Segamat and Kuantan . The rapidKuantan bus route 400 connects Pekan to Kuantan. The Sultan Abu Bakar Museum displays many artefacts which are important in the state's history and

1050-736: The Javanese royal cities Yogyakarta and Surakarta , the grand week-long pasar malam is usually held annually during the Sekaten festival to celebrate Mawlid , or the birthday of Muhammad . During colonial Dutch East Indies , the annual Pasar Malam was held in Pasar Gambir (today Merdeka Square ) and became the predecessor of modern Jakarta 's annual Jakarta Fair . Today, several kecamatan (districts) in Jakarta and also other provinces in Indonesia, hold weekly pasar malam, usually every Saturday night in

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1100-762: The KTM Intercity network, running from Gemas in Negeri Sembilan to Tumpat in Kelantan and goes through the railway station in Mentakab. Presently two trains stop at the station daily. The station also serves other nearby towns such as Temerloh , Lanchang , and Karak . Mentakab is connected to the constituency centre Temerloh via national highway Federal Route 87 . The original road from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan ( Federal Route 2 ) also goes through Mentakab which gives Mentakab an important role. Travelers used to recognize

1150-408: The 1960s. Pekan is home to Malaysia's DefTech 's Defence Technologies Division plant. DefTech is Malaysia's largest military vehicle manufacturer. The plant was established at a cost of approximately RM70 million in 2001. The plant is situated on a 25.6-acre site and has a covered work area of approximately 180,000 sq feet. The plant is responsible for the manufacture of all armoured vehicles and

1200-607: The Chieftains in Pahang who visited Pekan to attend meetings and events at the Istana. Until today, the Chiefs' Rest House offers good, clean and reasonable accommodation to travellers. Most of the furnitures adorning this building were brought over from the Istana. It is advisable to reserve your room in advance, as it can be packed during school holidays, weekends and whenever there are functions in

1250-707: The Istana. The Chiefs' Rest House is located along Jalan Istana Abu Bakar in Pekan. It is along the road approaching the Istana area. Other places of interest include the Royal Palace (the Sultan Abu Bakar Palace), Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Mosque , Royal Mausoleum, the Royal Pahang Polo Field nearby the Palace, the Royal Pekan Golf Club, birth house of late Tun Abdul Razak at Kampung Pulau Keladi and

1300-658: The Pahang Royal Silk Weaving Centre. Nearby the Royal Pahang Polo Field is a long-established Islamic college, known as Kuliah Sultan Abu Bakar (the Sultan Abu Bakar Kulliyyah). It has produced eminent scholars all over the State of Pahang and Malaysia. Its students consistently further their studies in the esteemed Al-Azhar University in Cairo , Egypt. Pekan is 15 minutes from clean, sandy beaches. North on

1350-494: The banks of Sungai Parit which flows to Sungai Pekan. Early settlement of shops first started in this area. The original wooden structure of these shops can still be seen until today around Pekan Lama. Istana Pantai was once located here, but it is no longer around and the site is now occupied by the Majlis Agama Islam Daerah Pekan building. Bangunan UMNO Pekan Lama is situated nearby and had been on that site since

1400-475: The busiest area of Mentakab where the night market is just a stone's throw away. Traffic congestions however are common in this area. The traffic congestion becomes worse during peak hours . All four major telcos in Malaysia - Maxis , Celcom , Digi and U Mobile have provided coverage in Mentakab. Being the largest city in central Pahang, several major banking institutions of Malaysia have set up branches in Mentakab. There are also several inns around

1450-546: The capital of the Dutch East Indies . Held three days before the Lunar New Year, this night market began in the late 1820s as an initiative of Tan Eng Goan, the 1st Majoor der Chineezen of Batavia, and became a prototype for similar night markets. After the discovery of electricity and lightbulbs , night markets were held more frequently in colonial Dutch East Indies in the early 20th century. The most notable one

1500-538: The city. National schools (Sekolah Kebangsaan) Chinese and Tamil vernacular schools (near Klinik Wanita) Mentakab is also very famous for its inter-racial unity; the population contains people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs. Religious houses such as mosques , churches , hindu temples , chinese temples , Sikh gurdwara , buddhist monastery are abundant here. 3°29′N 102°21′E  /  3.483°N 102.350°E  / 3.483; 102.350 Pekan, Pahang Pekan

1550-493: The country, has been considered as the worst flooding the country has experienced post-independence. Robin Resources (M) Sdn. Bhd. is the only company manufacturing medium-density fibreboard in Pahang since 1995. 100% of workers from Robin Resources (M) Sdn. Bhd. are employed locally and hence provides working opportunities to the local community. 80% of the manufactured medium-density fibreboard from Robin Resources are exported to

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1600-774: The daytime. Due to the hot Malaysian weather during the daytime, the Pasar Malam has become a nightlife activity that attracts the local community after working time and the tourist crowd to shop with moderate night temperatures looking for cheap hot foods, clothing, groceries, etc. The vendor licences are obtained from local authorities under the local council area. The majority of the local vendors sell plenty types of drinks, hot foods, and local delicacies from Malay, Malaysian Chinese, and Indian backgrounds which are famous and also difficult to find, fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh fish and seafood, fresh meat and poultry, toys, family range of clothes and accessories. Some local vendors also sell live pets or even phone accessories. In Singapore,

1650-520: The early 1970s, local and global automotive corporations have chosen Pekan as their base. This industrial chapter in Pekan history was introduced and gathered momentum during Tun Abdul Razak's tenure as the 2nd Prime Minister of Malaysia. The legendary Tun had the vision to make Peramu as the industrial centre of Pekan. Back then, companies like TATA (of India) and Isuzu (of Japan) had assembled motor vehicles in their Pekan base. Past and current automotive companies operating in Pekan are: Pekan offers

1700-502: The evening, usually in residential neighbourhoods. Pasar malams are culturally very similar to night markets in Asian countries such as China (Nanluoguxiang, Shuang'an Night Markets), Thailand ( Chatuchak Market ), Taiwan ( Shilin Market ), Vietnam (Hanoi's Old Quarter), South Korea (Namdaemum Market) and India (Mangal Bazaar). The pasar malam may be held in a fixed location or itinerant, offering

1750-533: The famous round-about near Jalan Tun Razak-Jalan Temerloh intersection every time they reached the town. However, the iconic round-about has been replaced by a traffic light . The role of route 2 has now been superseded by the East Coast Expressway [REDACTED] East Coast Expressway , which connects Gombak in Selangor to Kuala Terengganu via Kuantan . The nearest exit from the East Coast Expressway

1800-465: The international market, including countries such as Saudi Arabia and China. Malaysian Newsprint Industries (MNI) started up a greenfield paper mill in Mentakab in the year 1996. MNI is one of the largest paper factories in Southeast Asia . Mentakab Veneer & Plywood Sdn Bhd (MVP) was incorporated in 1986 as a joint venture company between Malaysian and Taiwanese shareholders. It main business

1850-404: The lake. Prices differ according to the chosen routes (duration of boat trip from 45 minutes to 3 hours). There are also Orang Asli (natives) settlements nearby providing a hands-on experience of their living culture. Pekan is also the location of one of the permanent campuses of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). Pekan Lama. Pekan Lama means Old Pekan. It is situated on

1900-461: The late Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tengku Afzan . As of October 2008, the museum has been undergoing renovations. Visitors are advised to call the museum first for more information. Pekan is home to the Chiefs' Rest House. This wooden structure was completed in 1926 and is featured in the ' Lonely Planet ' Travel Guide as a must-visit site in Pekan. It was originally built by the British as a guest house for

1950-676: The local Malay culture. The museum was officially opened by Sultan Ahmad Shah in October 1976. It is located in the former residence of the British Resident , which was built in 1929. It was acquired by the Sultan of Pahang in 1948 and was renamed Kota Beram Palace. In 1965, the Sultan moved his residence to a new palace (the Abu Bakar Palace), where the current Royal Palace is situated. The museum

2000-545: The market was established more permanently like it is today. The night market is regarded as the continuation of this non-permanent market culture. Night markets are usually held during special occasions or festivals, such as Sekaten festival in Java, or held on Ramadhan nights, approximately a week before Lebaran . Among traditional night markets, one of the earliest and biggest was the annual Lunar New Year night market in Batavia ,

2050-415: The most notable ones include: In Malaysia, Pasar Malam is normally set as a temporarily closed street for vehicles and open for pedestrians from evening until late night weekly. At certain locations due to frequency or a few times a week, narrow and busy streets also safety reasons, Pasar Malam will open at Tapak Pasar Malam at nighttime which describes an allocation space that converts a parking space during

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2100-423: The museum. One example of these is a keris (a type of Malay dagger) which was found by a young man in a river about 20 km from the town of Pekan. This particular keris drew a lot of attention, coupled with strange stories of its mystical prowess. The keris is still on display at the museum. The museum has dedicated galleries focusing on water transportation, personal belongings of the late Sultan Abu Bakar and

2150-681: The pasar malams of old were phased out in 1978 due to regulation but were fractionally revived in housing estates in 1991 as a cultural selling point. Notable pasar malams of old included the Woodlands Pasar Malam which attracted crowds from Johor Bahru and the People's Park Pasar Malam in Chinatown. Present-day pasar malams are organised at specific locations on a temporary lease, usually before festive occasions such as Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, and Deepavali. The organisers are required to submit

2200-570: The town is the water source for the agricultural activities. Other than in 1970, Mentakab is seldom caught in serious floods prior to 2000 but serious floodings did occur in 2007, 2014 and 2017. A major flood in December 2021 following Tropical Depression 29W has submerged almost 95% of Mentakab town underwater, caused by floodwater flow-through from prior floodings in Bentong and Raub. The flooding of Mentakab town, as well as many other cities and towns in

2250-512: The way to Kuantan, there is Pantai Legenda (Lagenda Beach), which features a golf course. South on the way to Kuala Rompin is the Pantai Batu 16 (the 16th Mile Beach), which used to have a royal retreat complex. A one-hour drive from Pekan is Lake Chini , a beautiful freshwater lake which is one of the largest in Malaysia. It features a resort with restaurant, jungle trekking paths and a boat station. Boat trips are available by various routes around

2300-509: The year. Other murtabak outlets in Pekan, such as the Murtabak Mawar (also known as murtabak Sultan), are only available in the month of Ramadhan . Personalities from Pekan Education Hub Due to its serene settings, ample amenities and strategic location, Pekan is now fast becoming a hot spot for education. Tertiary level education: Secondary level education: Primary level education : Pre-school level education: Pekan has

2350-419: Was divided into Pekan Baharu and Pekan Lama (New and Old Pekan), and the old name for Pekan Baharu used to be Kampung Cina. Several Arab and Chinese writers mentioned Pekan. During the late 19th century, relations between the sultan and local villagers were close. For example, when a gong in the palace was struck, local villagers would assemble to the palace for the sultan's service such as accompanying him on

2400-408: Was eventually omitted and the locals simply called it "Pekan". Pekan is thought to have been in existence since the time of Old Pahang Kingdom . The old name was Inderapura , although it was also commonly known with the short form 'Pura', which some Malays called Pekan. The old capital was located on both the left and right banks of Sungai Pahang and Sungai Pahang Tua up to Tanjung Langgar. The town

2450-468: Was given a RM100 million upgrade in 2014 to prepare for the production of DefTech's chief vehicle, the DefTech AV8 . The plant is fitted with required resources and facilities and has the flexibility to undertake a variety of different jobs at once. It is also fully equipped with facilities which are capable of generating most of its requirements in house. The Plant also has: Automotive Plants Since

2500-578: Was officially opened to the public in October 1976, in conjunction with the birthday celebrations of the Sultan of Pahang. The first chairman of the museum was the late YBhg. Dato' Haji Mohd Mokhtar bin Haji Daud, and the first director/curator was YBhg. Dato' Mohamed Mokhtar bin Haji Abu Bakar. The museum expanded its collections of artefacts very actively during this era up to 1997. The locals eagerly surrendered and provided as gifts certain unique artefacts to

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