Jelebu District Explained

Jelebu District
Official Name:Daerah Jelebu
Translit Lang1:Other
Translit Lang1 Type1:Jawi
Translit Lang1 Type2:Chinese
Translit Lang1 Type3:Tamil
Settlement Type: District of Malaysia
Pushpin Map:Malaysia District
Image Map1:
Coordinates:3°N 107°W
Pushpin Label Position:Center
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Jelebu District in Malaysia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Seat:Kuala Klawang
Parts Type:Local area government(s)
Parts:Jelebu District Council
Leader Title:District officer
Leader Name:Syahrunizam Shahwan[1]
Area Footnotes:[2]
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:MST
Utc Offset:+8
Timezone Dst:Not observed
Utc Offset Dst:+8
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:71600 - 71650
Area Code:+6-06
Area Code Type:Calling code
Registration Plate Type:Vehicle registration plates
Registration Plate:N
Jelebu District Council
Native Name:Majlis Daerah Jelebu
مجليس دايره جيليبو
Native Name Lang:Malay
Session Room:Jelebu District Council.jpg
Foundation:28 August 1980
House Type:Local authority
Leader1 Type:President
Leader1:Abdul Rahim A.Aziz
Leader2 Type:District secretary
Meeting Place:Wisma MDJ, Jalan Simpang Pertang, 71600 Kuala Klawang, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan.
Jelebu
Subdivision Name:Malaysia
Settlement Type:Luak Berundang
Subdivision Name1:Negeri Sembilan
Parts Type:Adat institution
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Official Name:Luak Jelebu
لواق جلبو
Parts:Undang of Jelebu
Leader Name:Maarof Mat Rashad

The Jelebu District (Negeri Sembilan Malay: Jolobu; Jawi: جلبو) is the second largest district in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia after Jempol, with a population over 40,000. Jelebu borders on the Seremban District to its west and Kuala Pilah District to its south, Jempol District to its southeast, Bentong and Bera Districts, Pahang to its east and Hulu Langat District, Selangor to the north. Jelebu is a suburban district with blossoming semi-agricultural industry. Jelebu is also a parliamentary constituency of the Dewan Rakyat in the Malaysian Parliament. Kuala Klawang is the principal town of the district.

Jelebu has an infamous recorded history of British and Japanese colonization as compared to other parts of Negeri Sembilan. Numerous priceless colonial artefacts were discovered in the small semi-agricultural town of Sungai Muntoh, which was once a prosperous mining town a century ago. These artefacts are now displayed in the state museum. Titi and neighbouring Sungai Muntoh were the most developed towns of all mining sites in Jelebu. The booming tin industry was one of the main reasons for the massacre in Titi, where more than 1,500 people, mainly Chinese, were killed. Altogether, about 5,000 people were killed by the Japanese-led army during World War II.

Geography and climate

The Titiwangsa Mountains, the longest mountain range in Malaysia, transverses through Jelebu District. As a result, most of its terrain are generally heavily forested and mountainous, specifically on its northern and western regions. The eastern and southern parts of the district are relatively flat, where agriculture flourished. Jelebu District is home to Negeri Sembilan's tallest mountain, Mount Besar Hantu (1,462 m), near the border with Pahang. Other significant peaks within the district are Mounts Telapak Buruk (1,193 m) and Berembun (1,014 m), both located along the border with Seremban District. The Pasoh Caves, the southernmost limestone cave complex in Malaysia, is also located in Jelebu. The Pasoh Caves are also known for being the first Paleolithic site in southern Peninsular Malaysia, as well as the southernmost in Malaysia.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Jelebu has the warmest climate recorded in Malaysian history. The southwestern part of Jelebu is considered as the driest place in Malaysia. However, in the mornings the temperatures are quite low and visibility is moderate due to the foggy climate.

Administrative divisions

Jelebu District is divided into 8 mukims, which are:[8]

Economy

The rubber and mining business made Malaya as one of the richest in natural resources during the British colonial period. Jelebu was one such district that produced some of the world's best quality rubber and steel. Pineapple production there is ranked one of the top in Peninsular Malaysia. For some unknown reasons, Jelebu is home to some of the state's biggest and most advanced rehabilitation centres.

Politics

Currently Jelebu constituency is represented in the Dewan Rakyat by Dato' Jalaluddin Bin Alias of UMNO, the leading party of the federal opposition coalition Barisan Nasional.[9]

In turn, Jelebu contributes 4 seats to the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly:

Sungai Lui constituency is part of Jelebu parliamentary constituency but in district administration, it was part of the Jempol District and therefore in the local government level it was administered by the Jempol District Council (Malay: Majlis Daerah Jempol), which was formed on 28 August 1980 through the merger of the Kuala Klawang Town Board (Malay: Lembaga Bandaran Kuala Klawang) and the local councils (Malay: Majlis Tempatan) of Titi and Pertang.[10]

Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats


List of Jelebu district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)


List of Jelebu district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)

Parliament State Seat Name State Assemblyman Party
P126N1ChennahLoke Siew FookPakatan Harapan (DAP)
P126N2PertangNoor Azmi Bin YusofBarisan Nasional (UMNO)
P126N4KlawangBakri Bin SawirPakatan Harapan (AMANAH)

Tourist attractions

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pejabat Daerah Dan Tanah Jelebu - Utama. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170922094705/http://jelebu.ns.gov.my/pdtjel/my . 2017-09-22 .
  2. Web site: Laman Web Rasmi Pejabat Daerah Dan Tanah Jelebu - Profil Daerah Jelebu. jelebu.ns.gov.my. 27 November 2017. 1 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201034501/http://jelebu.ns.gov.my/pdtjel/my/profil-daerah-jelebu/book/3/1?page=2. dead.
  3. Web site: Artifak 14,000 tahun di Gua Pelangi, Jelebu | Berita Harian. 18 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Gua Pelangi findings add value to Negeri Sembilan history . 22 November 2017 .
  5. Web site: Negeri Sembilan's Rainbow Cave Dig-Gua Pelangi . 6 August 2018 .
  6. Web site: GUA PELANGI DI FELDA PASOH 4 JELEBU. 18 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Limestone hills . 25 February 2018 .
  8. http://apps.water.gov.my/jpskomuniti/dokumen/JPS@Komuniti%20Daerah%20Jelebu.pdf JPS Komuniti Daerah Jelebu
  9. Web site: Ahli Parlimen. Portal Rasmi Parlimen Malaysia. 23 December 2018.
  10. Web site: Latar Belakang. 9 October 2015 .
  11. Web site: Muzium Adat. 8 April 2016. 20 October 2016. Majlis Daerah Jelebu. Malay.
  12. Web site: Customs Museum. 20 October 2016. Department of Museums Malaysia.
  13. Web site: Muzium adat Jelebu. BERNAMA. 25 January 2013. 20 October 2016. Utusan Online. Malay. https://web.archive.org/web/20161020105135/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Sastera/20130125/sa_01/Muzium-adat-Jelebu. 20 October 2016. dead.
  14. Web site: Kuala Klawang Customs Museum (Muzium Adat). 20 October 2016. Malaysia Traveller.
  15. Web site: Terokai Negeri Sembilan di Muzium Adat Jelebu. shakiddo. 11 September 2014. 20 October 2016. Denai.my. Malay.
  16. Web site: Kuala Klawang Memorial . 18 June 2019 . Malaysia Traveler.