Kuantan: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have extended their New Year wishes for 2026 to the people of Pahang and all Malaysians. To mark the arrival of the new year, Their Royal Highnesses also prayed for the continued well-being, good health, safety, harmony and prosperity of all citizens.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Their Royal Highnesses shared a message on the Pahang Royal Family Facebook page, expressing hope that 2026 would bring new hope, strength of spirit, and success in navigating life's challenges. They also expressed their desire for the people to remain united, respect one another, and uphold good values to preserve societal harmony and the prosperity of the state and nation.

The Sultan and Tengku Ampuan highlighted that the new year offers a fresh start to strengthen resolve, redouble efforts, and strive for personal growth in pursuit of a brighter future. Furthermore, Their Royal Highnesses invited all citizens to join in prayer for the state of Pahang and the country to be spared from tragedies and calamities, such as storms, floods, and earthquakes.

Their closing remarks invoked a prayer for continued mercy and blessings upon Pahang and Malaysia as a whole from Allah SWT.