1,059 KMKK applications under review, sets minimum requirements for new Penghulu posts
By Dayangku Hidayatul KUCHING, Oct 13: Communities seeking new Penghulu appointments in Sarawak must meet specific requirements, including having at least 20 Tuai Rumah for the Iban community, two Village Chiefs for other ethnic groups, or a population of at least 2,000 people, as the State reviews 1,059 applications for new Community Leader and Village Chief (KMKK) positions. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Office (Law and Native Customs) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat said the…
Sarawak reviews 1,059 KMKK applications with minimum requirements for new Penghulu posts.
Sarawak has 7,710 KMKK positions, including 671 Community Leaders and 7,039 Village Chiefs.
New Penghulu applications require 20 Tuai Rumah for Iban communities or 2,000 people for other groups.
Village Chief positions need at least 20 households in a settlement.
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KUCHING, Oct 13: Communities seeking new Penghulu appointments in Sarawak must meet specific requirements, including having at least 20 Tuai Rumah for the Iban community, two Village Chiefs for other ethnic groups, or a population of at least 2,000 people, as the State reviews 1,059 applications for new Community Leader and Village Chief (KMKK) positions.
Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Office (Law and Native Customs) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat said the applications were received from all divisions in Sarawak, including several areas in Lundu District, and were undergoing further evaluation before being considered for approval.
“The applications are currently undergoing further evaluation and scrutiny before they can be considered for approval,” he said during the tabling of the Supply Bill 2027 at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) today.
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