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{{Short description|Local authority which administers Padawan municipality of the Kuching District, Sarawak, Malaysia}}
{{Infobox legislature
{{Infobox legislature
| name = Padawan Municipal Council
| name = Padawan Municipal Council
| native_name = Majlis Perbandaran Padawan
| native_name = Majlis Perbandaran Padawan
| native_name_lang = Malay
| native_name_lang = Malay
| members = 33
| members = 40
| legislature = Local Authority Ordinance 1948
| legislature = Local Authority Ordinance 1948
| coa_pic = Padawan Municipal Council official logo.svg
| coa_pic = Padawan Municipal Council official logo.svg
| coa_res = 250px
| coa_res = 250px
| coa_alt =
| coa_alt =
| session_room =
| session_room = Padawan Municipal Council building located at 10th mile from Kuching city centre.jpg
| foundation = 1 August 1996
| foundation = 1 August 1996
| house_type = Local authority
| house_type = Local authority
| body = Padawan municipality
| body = Padawan municipality
| leader1_type = Chairman
| leader1_type = Chairman
| leader1 = Lo Khere Chiang
| leader1 = Tan Kai
| meeting_place = Kota Padawan, [[Kuching]], [[Sarawak]]
| meeting_place = Kota Padawan, [[Kuching, Sarawak]], Malaysia
| website = {{URL|www.mpp.sarawak.gov.my/}}
| website = {{URL|https://mpp.sarawak.gov.my/}}
| footnotes = Formerly known as Kuching Rural District Council
| footnotes = Formerly known as Kuching Rural District Council
| motto = ''Cekap, Bersih, Makmur'' <br> (Efficient, Clean, and Prosperous)
| motto = ''Cekap, Bersih, Makmur'' <br /> (Efficient, Clean, Prosperous)
}}
}}


'''Padawan Municipal Council''' (''Malay: '''Majlis Perbandaran Padawan''''') ('''MPP''' or '''PMC''') is a local authority which administers [[Padawan municipality]] of the [[Kuching District]]. The agency is under the purview of Sarawak Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kktpk.sarawak.gov.my/|title=Official Website of Ministry of Local Government and Community Development|last= |first= |publisher= Ministry of Local Government and Community Development |date=3 September 2014 |website=Ministry of Local Government and Community Development |accessdate=7 September 2014}}</ref> MPP headquarters is located at Kota Padawan, [[Kuching]]. The council aimed to improve infrastructure development and provide quality services to its residents besides preserving the environment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mpp.sarawak.gov.my/modules/web/pages.php?mod=webpage&sub=page&id=48&menu_id=0&sub_id=73|title=Message From Padawan Municipal Council's Chairman|last= |first= |publisher= Padawan Municipal Council |date=2 October 2014 |website=Official website of Padawan Municipal Council |accessdate=7 October 2014}}</ref>
'''Padawan Municipal Council''' (''Malay: '''Majlis Perbandaran Padawan''''') ('''MPP''' or '''PMC''') is a local authority which administers [[Padawan municipality]] of the [[Kuching District]], [[Sarawak]], [[Malaysia]]. The agency is under the purview of Sarawak Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kktpk.sarawak.gov.my/|title=Official Website of Ministry of Local Government and Community Development|last= |first= |publisher= Ministry of Local Government and Community Development |date=3 September 2014 |website=Ministry of Local Government and Community Development |access-date=7 September 2014}}</ref> MPP headquarters is located at Kota Padawan, at 10th mile (16 km) away from [[Kuching]] city centre. The council aimed to improve infrastructure development and provide quality services to its residents besides preserving the environment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mpp.sarawak.gov.my/modules/web/pages.php?mod=webpage&sub=page&id=48&menu_id=0&sub_id=73|title=Message From Padawan Municipal Council's Chairman|last= |first= |publisher= Padawan Municipal Council |date=2 October 2014 |website=Official website of Padawan Municipal Council |access-date=7 October 2014}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
===Kuching Rural District Council (KRDC)===
===Kuching Rural District Council (KRDC)===
Kuching Rural District Council was formed in 1956 during the colonial era. From 1957 to 1961, the district officer would become the chairman of the council. From 1962 to 1981, elections would be held for a new chairman. However, starting from 1 November 1981, new chairman would be appointed by the Sarawak state government.<ref name=councilprofile>{{cite web |url=http://www.mpp.sarawak.gov.my/modules/web/pages.php?mod=webpage&sub=page&id=55&menu_id=0&sub_id=93|title=Council profile|last= |first= |publisher= Padawan Municipal Council |date=2 October 2014 |website=Official website of Padawan Municipal Council |accessdate=7 October 2014}}</ref>
Kuching Rural District Council (KRDC) was formed in 1956 during the colonial era. From 1957 to 1961, the district officer would become the chairman of the council. From 1962 to 1981, elections would be held for a new chairman. However, starting from 1 November 1981, new chairman would be appointed by the Sarawak state government.<ref name=councilprofile>{{cite web |url=https://mpp.sarawak.gov.my/page-0-75-55-Council-Profile.html|title=Council profile|last= |first= |publisher= Padawan Municipal Council |date=9 February 2020 |website=Official website of Padawan Municipal Council |access-date=9 February 2020}}</ref>


===Padawan Municipal Council===
===Padawan Municipal Council (PMC)===
On 1 August 1996, KRDC was elevated to Padawan Municipal Council, 40 years after the formation of KRDC. Municipal secretary would be chief executive officer and warrant holder of the council.<ref name=councilprofile/>
On 1 August 1996, KRDC was elevated to Padawan Municipal Council, 40 years after the formation of KRDC. Municipal secretary would be chief executive officer and warrant holder of the council.<ref name=councilprofile/>


==Administration==
==Administration==
Padawan Municipal Council administers an area of 1,432 km<sup>2</sup> which covers mainly the Kuching outskirts with a population of 306,000 consists of [[Bidayuh]], Chinese, Malay and [[Iban people|Iban]] ethnic groups. The main source of revenue for the council is the [[assessment tax]] (a local property tax that based on the annual rental value of the property). A total of RM 15 million assessment tax has been collected as on 1 January 2006.<ref name=councilprofile/>
Padawan Municipal Council administers an area of {{cvt|1,432|km2}} which covers mainly the Kuching outskirts with a population of 306,000 consists of [[Bidayuh]], Chinese, Malay and [[Iban people|Iban]] ethnic groups. The main source of revenue for the council is the [[assessment tax]] (a local property tax that based on the annual rental value of the property). A total of RM 15 million assessment tax has been collected as on 1 January 2006.<ref name=councilprofile/>


==Committees==
==Committees==
The council has 6 standing committees namely:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mpp.sarawak.gov.my/modules/web/pages.php?mod=webpage&sub=page&id=66&menu_id=0&sub_id=94|title=Councillorship System |last= |first= |publisher= Padawan Municipal Council |date=2 October 2014 |website=Official website of Padawan Municipal Council |accessdate=7 October 2014}}</ref>
The council has six standing committees namely:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mpp.sarawak.gov.my/page-0-94-66-Councillorship-System.html|title=Councillorship System |last= |first= |publisher= Padawan Municipal Council |date=9 February 2020 |website=Official website of Padawan Municipal Council |access-date=9 February 2020}}</ref>
* Finance and Establishment Standing Committee
* Finance and Establishment Standing Committee
* General Purposes and Community Services Standing Committee
* General Purposes and Community Services Standing Committee
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Latest revision as of 13:06, 30 March 2024

Padawan Municipal Council

Majlis Perbandaran Padawan
Local Authority Ordinance 1948
Type
Type
History
Founded1 August 1996
Leadership
Chairman
Tan Kai
Seats40
Motto
Cekap, Bersih, Makmur
(Efficient, Clean, Prosperous)
Meeting place
Kota Padawan, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Website
mpp.sarawak.gov.my
Footnotes
Formerly known as Kuching Rural District Council

Padawan Municipal Council (Malay: Majlis Perbandaran Padawan) (MPP or PMC) is a local authority which administers Padawan municipality of the Kuching District, Sarawak, Malaysia. The agency is under the purview of Sarawak Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.[1] MPP headquarters is located at Kota Padawan, at 10th mile (16 km) away from Kuching city centre. The council aimed to improve infrastructure development and provide quality services to its residents besides preserving the environment.[2]

History

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Kuching Rural District Council (KRDC)

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Kuching Rural District Council (KRDC) was formed in 1956 during the colonial era. From 1957 to 1961, the district officer would become the chairman of the council. From 1962 to 1981, elections would be held for a new chairman. However, starting from 1 November 1981, new chairman would be appointed by the Sarawak state government.[3]

Padawan Municipal Council (PMC)

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On 1 August 1996, KRDC was elevated to Padawan Municipal Council, 40 years after the formation of KRDC. Municipal secretary would be chief executive officer and warrant holder of the council.[3]

Administration

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Padawan Municipal Council administers an area of 1,432 km2 (553 sq mi) which covers mainly the Kuching outskirts with a population of 306,000 consists of Bidayuh, Chinese, Malay and Iban ethnic groups. The main source of revenue for the council is the assessment tax (a local property tax that based on the annual rental value of the property). A total of RM 15 million assessment tax has been collected as on 1 January 2006.[3]

Committees

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The council has six standing committees namely:[4]

  • Finance and Establishment Standing Committee
  • General Purposes and Community Services Standing Committee
  • Public Health, Environmental Protection and Council Services Standing Committee
  • Market, Licensing, Hawkers and Petty Traders Standing Committee
  • Traffic, Infrastructure Development, Building Plans and Town Planning Standing Committee
  • Landscape and Tourism Standing Committee

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Official Website of Ministry of Local Government and Community Development". Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Message From Padawan Municipal Council's Chairman". Official website of Padawan Municipal Council. Padawan Municipal Council. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Council profile". Official website of Padawan Municipal Council. Padawan Municipal Council. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Councillorship System". Official website of Padawan Municipal Council. Padawan Municipal Council. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
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