PAHANG, 3 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has reviewed the progress of tourism development projects in Pahang as part of efforts to strengthen project implementation and coordination with state authorities.
MOTAC Deputy Secretary-General (Management) Datuk Surrendren Sathasivam chaired an engagement session with implementing agencies on 2 November to assess projects under the Malaysia Plan’s Rolling Plan and the Restoration, Conservation, Renovation and Upgrading Programme (PPUN).
The session focused on monitoring project progress, addressing implementation matters and ensuring that development initiatives remain aligned with their planned objectives.
As part of the working visit, Surrendren paid a courtesy call on Pahang Deputy State Secretary (Development) Dato’ Ali Syahbana Sabaruddin to strengthen cooperation between MOTAC and the Pahang State Secretary’s Office.
The delegation also conducted monitoring visits to three PPUN project locations: Paya Bakau Kuantan, the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) Pahang Complex and the Tourism Malaysia East Coast Regional Office.
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The visits provided an opportunity to assess project implementation and improve coordination between the ministry, implementing agencies and the state government.
MOTAC emphasised the importance of efficient, effective and sustainable project delivery in supporting local tourism development and the broader national tourism industry.
Also present were Pahang State Economic Planning Division Secretary Norliza Mohamed Ali, MOTAC Pahang Director Mohd Fharid Saidu and senior ministry officials.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia (MOTAC), the engagement session and monitoring visits reflected the ministry’s continued commitment to strengthening tourism infrastructure development in Pahang – The Capital Post
