 He is subordinated to a Penghulu, the head of the mukim, who in turn subordinated to the district officer.As a federal state of Malaysia, Pahang is a relatively open state-oriented market economy.The Pahang State Government Development Corporation, established in 1965, carries the responsibility to drive the economic and social development, by attracting investments, promoting industrial, property and entrepreneurial development, and setting up new commercial hubs and townships.