TAMPARULI, May 9 — Tamparuli has made history after its Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) election process was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the “Most Villages in a Simultaneous Village Committee Election”.
Tuaran MP and Tamparuli assemblyman Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau said the recognition was awarded under that category involving the simultaneous election of village committees.
He said the JKKK election involved a total of 94 villages across five mukim conducted simultaneously within the Tamparuli constituency, namely Mukim Tenghilan, Topokon, Mangkaladoi, Pantai and Mukim Tamparuli.
“This recognition is a highly proud achievement for the entire people of Tamparuli because it proves that rural communities are also capable of carrying out a community election process in an organised, transparent and integrity-driven manner.
“It also reflects the commitment of all parties, including the Tamparuli Sub-District Office, UPPM, election personnel, as well as the village communities who collectively ensured the success of this process,” he said during the Presentation Ceremony of JKKK Appointment Letters at the Tamparuli Sub-District Multipurpose Hall here.
The MBOR certificate was presented by its representative Dr Stanley Tulis Missun to Tamparuli Sub-District Officer Hannevy W. Harry, who also chaired the JKKK Election Process Organising Committee for the constituency, on March 15, 2026.
Earlier, the JKKK Appointment Letter Presentation Ceremony was officiated by Rural Development Minister Datuk Rubin Balang.
Rubin also witnessed the presentation of appointment letters by Madius to representatives of JKKK committees from each mukim within the constituency.
“We are grateful for the support provided by Rural Development Ministry, which enabled the JKKK election process to be carried out successfully.
“The implementation of the simultaneous election is also part of efforts to strengthen a more democratic and inclusive village governance system,” Madius added.
In a related development, Madius also announced the implementation of the Sustainable Village Programme Competition at the Tamparuli Sub-District level, in collaboration with strategic partners Zero Waste Sabah and the Institute for Development Studies Sabah (IDS).
He said the programme focuses on sustainable community development through strengthening the village economy, preservation of customs and culture, waste management, environmental conservation and overall community sustainability. — The Borneo Post
Date: 9 May, 2026 12:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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