| 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.
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.
Jelebu District is divided into 8 mukims, which are:[8]
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.
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]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P126 | N1 | Chennah | Loke Siew Fook | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P126 | N2 | Pertang | Noor Azmi Bin Yusof | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| P126 | N4 | Klawang | Bakri Bin Sawir | Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH) |