KOTA BARU: The appointment of 636 Federal Development and Village Security Committee (JPKKP) chairmen in Kelantan will not create any conflict with the state government-appointed penghulu (village chiefs), says a senior federal officer.
James Kon The sole candidate for penghulu of Mukim Kiudang 53-year-old Muhammad Amir bin Haji Umar Ali did not receive a majority of votes during the election yesterday. The candidate received 141 votes out of 315, with 164 voting against and another 10 votes declared invalid. In-person voting for the position took place at the […]
James Kon The newly-appointed penghulus and village heads in the Tutong District yesterday vowed to fulfil their roles and responsibilities in taking care of the villagers’ welfare and helping to develop the social economy in their mukims or villages. Penghulu of Mukim Pekan Tutong Salim bin Haji Othman said, “I would like to convey my […]