KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- The Pahang crown prince has decreed that the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and all relevant agencies must first inform and obtain the Sultan of Pahang's consent before conducting any military training or exercises in the state.

In a statement issued by Istana Abdulaziz in Kuantan and released to the media, Tengku Mahkota Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah said he was paying close attention to the proposed exercises and their potential impact.

"His Royal Highness expressed concern that the military activities could disrupt the natural ecosystem, flora and fauna of Pahang," the statement said.

The crown prince noted that while he does not oppose military training to enhance the skills and experience of ATM pe...