Tengku Hassanal orders armed forces to seek royal consent for drills off Pahang

 The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang warns of environmental damage and says the state government will act if the military breaches protocol.

Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah said military training must be carried out in a controlled and responsible manner to protect the environment. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:

The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, has ordered the Malaysian armed forces to seek and obtain prior consent from the Sultan of Pahang before conducting any military training and exercises in the state.

In a statement issued by Istana Abdulaziz, Tengku Hassanal raised concerns over a planned military training activity near Pahang’s islands, which he said could affect the environmental ecosystem, flora and fauna.

He said he does not object to military training to improve soldiers’ skills but stressed that it must be done in a “controlled and responsible manner, and in harmony with the environment and all parties”.

“His Royal Highness commands that the armed forces and all parties must comply with and uphold this royal advice,” the statement read.

“He will not hesitate to request the state government to take appropriate action should any breach of procedure occur.”

The statement did not name the islands or exercises involved. Pahang’s islands include Pulau Tioman and others near Rompin and Pekan. - FMT