 Jawi is still used in the official documents of state Islamic religious department and council, on road and building signs, and also taught in primary and religious schools.In 2018, the then Regent of Pahang in a royal decree, expressed his wish for a wider use of Jawi on road signs, business premises, office signs, government agencies and all state education offices in the state.Among the earliest response to the royal decree was by Kuantan Municipal Council that announced enforcement by 2019.