THE HISTORY
Evidence of habitation in Pahang dates back to the Mesolithic Era, when nomadic tribes lived in caves and mountains around Pahang. According to anthropologists and historians, Pahang was also home to Stone Age and early Bronze Age tribes as well as the more modern Semang aborigine tribe. Long famous for the deposits of tin and gold found along the upper reaches of Sungai Tembeling (Tembeling River), Pahang attracted the interest of outside powers even before the founding of Melaka in the1400s. Under the control of the maritime empire of Srivijaya (centered around Palembang in south-east Sumatra), Pahang expanded to cover the entire southern portion of the Malay Peninsula in the 8th and 9th centuries. With the collapse of Srivijaya around 1000, Pahang was claimed first by the Siamese and then, in the late fifteenth century, by Melaka. After Melaka fell to the Portuguese in 1511, Pahang became a key part of the territorial struggles between Acheh, Johor, the Portuguese, and the Dutch. Repeated raids, invasions, and occupations devastated the state until the decline of both Achenese and Portuguese power in the early 17th century. This allowed Johor to re-establish its influence and it became the great Johor-Riau Empire. When the Johor-Riau Empire collapsed in 1882, one Bendahara Wan Ahmad proclaimed himself as Sultan of Pahang. Not long after that, the British Empire manifested itself in Pahang with the appointment of a British Resident to the Sultan of Pahang in 1888. Like others, Pahang also suffered during the Japanese occupation of Malaya during WWII. Then, in 1948, it joined the Federation of Malaya, which gained Independence in 1957. INTERESTING PLACE IN PAHANG 1.GENTING HIGHLANDS  The fun never stops at Genting, City of Entertainment, perched on the top of cool, breezy Genting Highlands. One big attraction in Genting is the cool weather. Because of the 2,000m altitude, Malaysians like to visit just to enjoy the 'European' weather! In the evening, there is spectacular entertainment at the Genting International Showroom or Pavilion, be it a thrilling magic show or an ice-skating extravaganza. There are also opportunities to go shopping at First World Plaza, visit the indoor and outdoor theme parks and feast on a wide range of delicious food at the many restaurants. The First World Plaza indoor theme park / shopping complex features a series of fun rides and six theme areas named after famous cities and landmarks from around the world - France (Champs Elysees), England (London), Italy (Venice), America (Times Square and Universal Walk), Switzerland (Swiss Alps) and Malaysia (Genting Walk). The Snow World features a log cabin, an igloo, toboggan slides and a snowy play area. It's cold in here, so remember to wear warm clothing. Children will surely love the Rainforest Splash Pool, although the air is chilly, the pool is filled with warm water. Other attractions are Genting Sky Venture, the only free-fall skydiving simulator in Asia, and Genting X-pedition Wall, an international-standard rock-climbing wall stretching to 15 metres in height, with a 6-metre overhang. There is also bowling, a video arcade, a cineplex and many more fun rides. One of the most popular attractions is the casino, the only one in Malaysia. 2.HOW TO GET THERE
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