RAUB: The remains of a family of five who died in a house fire in Kampung Pamah Kulat early Thursday morning (Feb 26) were laid to rest at the Bukit Gelugor Muslim Cemetery at approximately 11:45pm the same day. Five vans carrying the bodies arrived at the cemetery at 10:48pm following post-mortem procedures and cleansing at the Raub Hospital Forensic Unit, and funeral prayers at the Tengku Abdullah Mosque in Kampung Pamah Kulat. The funeral was conducted in a calm and somber atmosphere, attended by about 500 people consisting of family members, relatives, and villagers who came to pay their last respects. The fire, which occurred around 3:00am, claimed the lives of the five family members. Pahang Fire and Rescue Department Director Datuk Mohd Razam Taja Rahim said that the fire completely destroyed the house and also involved three cars and three motorcycles that were burnt.

Source: The Star February 27, 2026 14:15 UTC