Lee Hsien Loong's Official Visit to Pahang: First Itinerary is Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre

Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong made an official visit to Pahang, with his first activity upon arrival being a visit to the Lanchang Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre.

Lee Hsien Loong revealed in a Facebook post on Monday (May 4) evening that, on his way to Kuantan, the capital of Pahang state, he stopped by the Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre located in Lanchang for a tour.

He stated that the Malayan tiger has been classified as a critically endangered species, and seeing these magnificent animals up close further reminded us of the urgency to protect this species. The centre is dedicated to increasing the population of Malayan tigers through breeding programs and promoting their rewilding, preparing them for future reintroduction into their natural habitats.

Dato' Mohamad Nizar Najib, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment, Industry, Science, and Innovation, posted on Facebook to welcome Lee Hsien Loong and the 41-member Singaporean delegation to the Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre.

He pointed out that this visit demonstrates the continued commitment of both parties to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in wildlife conservation, especially for the country's iconic species—the Malayan tiger.

Lee Hsien Loong is on a five-day visit to Pahang and Terengganu from Monday (4th) until Friday (8th). He is visiting Pahang at the invitation of Sultan Abdullah and Sultanah Tunku Azizah Aminah, and will continue his visit to Terengganu afterwards.

Lee Hsien Loong is expected to have an audience with Sultan Abdullah of Pahang today.

Accompanying Lee Hsien Loong on his visit to Malaysia are his wife Ho Ching, Singapore's Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Social and Family Development Sun Xueling, Member of Parliament Joan Pereira, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.