Thousands turn up to pay last respects to late Sultan Ahmad Shah


Visitors at Istana Abu Bakar conveying the condolences to Tengku Muda Pahang Tengku Abdul Rahman over the passing of his father, Sultan Ahmad Shah.

PEKAN: Thousands of people from all walks of life made their way to Istana Abu Bakar here to pay their final respects to Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah ibni Al Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mu'adzam Shah.

Dignitaries, as well as members of the public, came to the palace as early as 8am on Thursday to mourn the passing of the former Pahang Sultan.

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