Finding Aids: Pahang Sultanate

Faculty of Information Management UiTM Cawangan Kelantan Campus Machang Bukit Ilmu 18500 Machang Kelantan Darul Naim LECTURER Madam Nurfatihah Binti Baharuddin CLASS: D1IM1105B GROUP MEMBERS Nur Batrisyia Aisyah binti Al-bohari (2020815224) Nur Imani Aisyah binti Abdul Rahman (2020895172) Nur Izzati binti Supri (2020495144) Sofea Irdina binti Shahrul Azami (2020454364) FINDING AIDS: PAHANG SULTANATE

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The purpose of this finding aids book is to make it easier to find and use documents and archive resources linked to the Pahang Sultanate. A variety of information can be obtained from both electronic and non-electronic sources. Records about a variety of categories, including newspapers, pictures, advertisements, and more, are included in the list of readily available resources. This finding assistance book also attempts to make it easier for scholars to uncover additional information and obtain their desired stuff. According to the collection type that records the straightforward inventory and description of the chosen materials, all the materials are listed. The majority of this finding aid's information is derived from records held by Malaysia's National Archives. Explanatory Notes

Archival Management System International Standard Archival Description (General) AMS ISAD(G) OFA Online Finding Aids COMPASS Computerised Archival System MAMS Media Aset Management System NAM National Archives of Malaysia I II III IV V VI Abbreviations

His Highness NARA H.H National Archives and Records Administration FMS Federated Malay States VII VIII IX Abbreviations

Introduction to OFA History of Sultanate Pahang List of Archival Materials founded in OFA References I III II IV Table of contents IV Figures for each listed archival material with captioning and accession number

Introduction to OFA I

With OFA, all forms of archival material can be rapidly and efficiently searched for. This comes after OFA gained the ability to conduct centralized searches across the COMPASS, AMS, and MAMS systems used to hold historical materials of various types and formats. NAM was able to develop and improve a sophisticated online search engine initiative through OFA that attracted the interest of the general public and researchers. Each collection has a thorough group listing of the archival materials it contains. A level of description (ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description) is also taken into consideration while listing and describing the resources. The kind of finding help for the series, collection, or record group being described. Finding aids also include official publications that direct visitors to details about a certain record group, collection, or series of archive items. NARA, other federal agencies, publishers, and private businesses can all produce finding aids. Introduction to OFA

History History of Sultanate Pahang II

The state of Pahang, on the east coast of West Malaysia, is home to a subgroup of Malays known as the Pahang Malays (Melayu Pahang). It is bordered to the east by the South China Sea, to the north by Kelantan and Terengganu, to the west by Perak, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan, and the south by Johor. They comprise 70% of Pahang state's population, or roughly 1.08 million people, making them the state's dominant ethnic group. In Malaysia, there are nine Malay monarchs, hence the head of state is chosen by the Council of Kings from among them. The current king of Malaysia, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, is from the Pahang Sultanate, whose history began centuries ago. History of Pahang Malay Sultanate

Sultan Pahang I Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Ahmad Mu’adzam Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Bendahara Ali Figure 1: His Highness Sultan Ahmad Al-Mua’zam Shah Ibni Bendahara Ali, Sultan of Pahang Classification Number: 2001/0024831W On May 23, 1836, His Majesty Sultan Ahmad Al-Mu'adzam Shah was born in the palace of Treasurer Ali on Pulau Maulana, Pekan. Sultan Ahmad Al-Mu'adzam Shah is the fifth of eleven brothers. On 16 August 1882, it was declared that the first sultan of the state of Pahang was His Majesty Sultan Ahmad AlMu'adzam Shah, also known as Che Lingga. His Majesty ruled over the kingdom of Pahang for about fifty years, from the year 1882 until 1914. His Majesty is the son of Treasurer Ali, who ruled Pahang from 1806 until 1857. His Majesty Sultan Ahmad Al-Mu'adzam Shah passed away on May 9, 1914, and was buried at the Royal Cemetery in Kampung Marhum, Kuala Pahang on 11 May 1914.

Sultan Pahang II Duli Yang Maha Mulia Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Ahmad AlMu’adzam Shah Figure 2: His Highness Tengku Mahmud Ibni Sultan Ahmad, Sultan of Pahang Identifier Number: 2011/0024263W Tengku Mahmud was born on Friday, February 4, 1868. It is the result of the marriage of His Majesty Sultan Ahmad Al-Mu'adzam Shah to one of His Majesty's wives, Che Pah. On July 22, 1889, His Majesty Sultan Ahmad Al-Mu'adzam Shah appointed his son Tengku Mahmud to be the Regent to assist him in the administration of the state. On October 11, 1891, Tengku Mahmud was awarded the title of Tengku Besar Pahang with the agreement of Sultan Ahmad Al-Mu'adzam Shah, which was confirmed in the State Assembly. On 9 May 1914, His Majesty replaced his father as the second Sultan to rule the state of Pahang. His Majesty’s wife, Tengku Mariam, was appointed to serve as Tengku Puan Besar. His Majesty only held the position of Sultan for three years. On June 19, 1917, His Majesty passed away in Rumah Rehat Kuala Pahang.

Sultan Pahang III Duli Yang Maha Mulia Al-Marhum Sultan Abdullah Al-Mu’tasim Billah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Ahmad Al-Mua’dzam Shah Figure 3: His Highness Sultan Abdullah Al-Mu’tasim Billah Ibni Sultan Ahmad, Sultan of Pahang Classification Number: 2001/0024264W The third Sultan of Pahang was Sultan Abdullah Al-Mu'tasim Billah Ibni AlMarhum Sultan Ahmad Al-Mu'adzam Shah. His Majesty was born in the Pekan Lama palace of his Majesty's parents, Cik Su'ma, on Thursday night, 25 Syawal 1296, or 12 October 1874. His Majesty is the fifth son of Al-Marhum Sultan Ahmad Al-Mu'adzam Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Bandahara Ali. On May 1919, His Majesty was declared as Sultan Abdullah Al-Mu'tasim Billah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Ahmad Al-Mu'adzam Shah. On June 22, 1932, His Majesty passed away in Istana Kuning in front of all the princes, family members, and State dignitaries. His Majesty is passionate about art and culture. Artistic and cultural events such as dancing and gamelan were always held during His Majesty's reign. Traditional Malay sports and games such as boat racing, menuba, hunting, and silat are also popular.

Sultan Pahang IV Duli Yang Maha Mulia Al-Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mu’adzam Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Abdullah Al-Mu’tasim Billah Figure 4: Sultan Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar Ri’ayatud’din Al-Muadzam Shah, N.D. Classification Number: 2001/0022907 On May 29, 1904, His Majesty Al-Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mu'adzam Shah Ibni AlMarhum Sultan Abdullah Al-Mu'tasim Billah was born. His Majesty is Al-Marhum Sultan Abdullah's son with Che Kalsum Mr. Abdullah. His Majesty is the first prince in Pahang Sultanate history to be given the title of His Highness Tengku Mahkota Pahang. In the history of the modern state of Pahang, His Majesty is a King who is the founder of modernity or the bearer of the tide of change. His Majesty follows and moves according to the times in terms of thinking, governing and leading the people. After ruling Pahang for 42 years, His Majesty passed away on May 5, 1974, at Istana Kecil, Pekan.

Sultan V Al-Marhum Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Bakar Ri’ayatuddin al-Mu’adzam Shah Figure 5: Pahang, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, pengurniaan Ijazah Kehormat Doktor Persuratan dari Canselor Universiti Malaya Tuanku Hajah Bahiyah, 20.4.1985 Classification Number: 2001/0049500W His Majesty Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah was born on Friday, October 24, 1930, in Pekan Royal Town at Istana Mangga Tunggal which is next to Istana Kuning, Pekan Old Town. Al-Marhum is the third son of Al-Marhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mu'adzam Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Abdullah Al-Mu'tassim Billah with Al-Marhumah Tengku Ampuan Besar Pahang Raja Hajjah Fatimah Binti Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar Shah. His Royal Highness His Majesty Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin AlMu'adzam Shah has been appointed by the Council of Malay Rulers as the Yang Dipertuan Agong to -VII replaces His Majesty the VI, Sultan Yahya Petra Ibni AlMarhum Sultan Ibrahim who passed away on 25 April 1979.

Sultan VI Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah On July 30, 1959, the Sultan of Pahang was crowned in Istana Mangga Tunggal in Pekan. Before pursuing his studies overseas, His Majesty studied Ahmad School, Pekan, St. Thomas, Kuantan, and St. Thomas, Kuantan. Since His Majesty's father abdicated due to sickness, Jumaah Pangkuan Diraja Negeri Pahang appointed His Majesty to replace His Majesty's father as the 6th Sultan of Pahang on 11 January 2019. On 15 January 2019, His Majesty was officially announced as Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah during the Announcement Ceremony at Istana Abu Bakar, Pekan, Pahang. On 24 January 2019, the Council of Rulers at the 251st Special Meeting of the Council of Rulers agreed to elect His Majesty as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, replacing Sultan Muhammad V (Kelantan) who abdicated. Figure 6: Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong AlSultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah

Figure 7: Hospital Besar Kuantan, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah di beri taklimat mengenai progam dan projek pembangunan negeri Pahang Darul Makmur di Kementerian Kerjaraya, Kuala Lumpur; 17.06.1989 Classification Number: 2001/0051998W

Figure 8: Mesyuarat Raja-Raja yang ke-140, Sultan Pahang sebagai Pengerusi, 25.2.1987 Classification Number: 2001/0050435W

Figure 9: Installation, Sultan Abu Bakar of Pahang, Pekan; 29.05.1933 Identifier Number: 2001/0045710W

List of Archival Materials founded in OFA III

6 2010/0004199W Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Girl Guides Association officiated by His Majesty the 11th Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tuanku Hajah Siti Aishah Binti Dato' Seri Abdul Rahman, Kuantan, Pahang, 25 May 1999 7 2001/0029260W High Commissioner with their Highnesses, the Rulers of the Malay States; 1953 8 2001/0025961W Plenary Conference of the Constitutional Proposals for Malaya, Sultans of Malay States at an Informal Gathering, King’s House, Kuala Lumpur; 20.11.1946 9 2001/0026756W F.M.S. Second Durbar, The Procession. H.H. Sultan Ahmad of Pahang with Acting British Resident, D.G. Campbell, Kuala Lumpur; 20.07.1903 10 2001/0024263W His Highness Tengku Mahmud Ibni Sultan Ahmad, Sultan of Pahang; 00.00.1914

Figures for each listed archival materials with captioning and accession number IV

Figure 1: HH. Sultan Abu Bakar, Pahang as Colonel in Chief of the Pahang Battalion, Federated Malayan States Volunteer Force; 1937 Accession Number: 2001/0022065W Figure 2: Tengku Abu Bakar Ibni Sultan Abdullah Al-Mu’tassim Billah Shah Proclaimed as Tengku Mahkota Pahang, Pekan, Pahang; 4 June 1930 Accession Number: 2001/0022906W Figure 3: His Highness Sultan Abdullah Al-Mutasim Bilah Ibni Sultan Ahmad, Sultan of Pahang; 00.00.1932 Accession Number: 2001/0024264W IMAGES

Figure 4: Sultan Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar Ri’ayatud’din Al-Muadzam Shah, N.D. Accession Number: 2001/0022907W Figure 5: Sultan Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar Ri’ayatud’din Al-Muadzam Shah During His Silver Jubilee Celebration, Pekan, Pahang, 29 May 1957 Accession Number: 2001/0022908W Figure 6: Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Girl Guides Association officiated by His Majesty the 11th Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tuanku Hajah Siti Aishah Binti Dato' Seri Abdul Rahman, Kuantan, Pahang, 25 May 1999 Accession Number: 2010/0004199W IMAGES

Figure 7: High Commissioner with their Highnesses, the Rulers of the Malay States; 1953 Accession Number: 2001/0029260W Figure 8: Plenary Conference of the Constitutional Proposals for Malaya, Sultans of Malay States at an Informal Gathering, King’s House, Kuala Lumpur; 20.11.1946 Accession Number: 2001/0025961W Figure 9: F.M.S. Second Durbar, The Procession. H.H. Sultan Ahmad of Pahang with Acting British Resident, D.G. Campbell, Kuala Lumpur; 20.07.1903 Accession Number: 2001/0026756W IMAGES

Figure 10: His Highness Tengku Mahmud Ibni Sultan Ahmad, Sultan of Pahang; 00.00.1914 Accession Number: 2001/0024263W IMAGES

Figure 16: Datuk Bendahara's Application To Be Released From House Revenue Tax, Malay-Jawi Version Accession Number: 1957/0000645W Figure 17: Reports That Yap Ah Man, Imam Tangar & Malim Kechil Wanted by the Police of this State for Under Committed are at Present in Pahang, & Asks for a Letter to the Sultan of Pahang Requesting His Assistance for their Arrest Accession Number: 1957/0006227W DOCUMENTS

Figure 18: Enclosing H.E.’s Letter to H.H. The Sultan Concerning the Visit of Bandahara of Pahang to Selangor Accession Number: 1957/0001715W Figure 19: Re Sultan of Pahang’s Allowance – Information Regarding the British Resident’s Suggestions to Set a Fixed Amount of $600 a Month for the Payment of War Indemnity to the Ruler of a Neighbouring State Instead of Paying to Him the Value of 6 Bharas of Tin Which is Constantly Changing Accession Number: 1957/0016465W DOCUMENTS

Figure 20: Encloses a Written Permission of H.H. The Sultan of Pahang Accession Number: 1957/0007702W DOCUMENTS

References V

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National Archives of Malaysia. (n.d.). Enclosing H.E.’s Letter to H.H. The Sultan Concerning the Visit of Bandahara of Pahang to Selangor. Online Finding Aid. https://ofa.arkib.gov.my/ofa/digital/asset/781082 National Archives of Malaysia. (n.d.). Encloses a Written Permission of H.H. The Sultan of Pahang. Online Finding Aid. https://ofa.arkib.gov.my/ofa/digital/asset/17680 Penerangan Malaysia, Jabatan. (1989, June 17). Hospital; Besar Kuantan, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah di beri taklimat mengenai progam dan projek pembangunan negeri Pahang Darul Makmur di Kementerian Kerjaraya, Kuala Lumpur; 17.06.1989. Online Finding Aid. https://ofa.arkib.gov.my/ofa/digital/asset/874677 Jabatan Arkib Negara Malaysia. (1937, December 31). HH. Sultan Abu Bakar, Pahang as Colonal in Chief of Pahang Battalion, Federated Malayan States Volunteer Force; 1937. Online Finding Aid. https://ofa.arkib.gov.my/ofa/group/asset/868288

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