Perak appoints over 650 village chiefs, including youth and women
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said today that out of the 828 village chiefs, 658 received their appointment letters in the first phase.
He said the second phase would see an additional 170 chiefs appointed soon, following a policy that limits the tenure of village chiefs to individuals under 65.
"Village chiefs who have reached the age of 65 must be replaced to ensure dynamic and effective leadership in our villages."
He said this after attending the Perak Orang Asli Community Symposium here.
He added that changes have occurred due to recent party elections and requests from ruling coalition parties, resulting in leadership shifts at the local level.
"All previous appointments expired on May 30, with new appointments becoming effective on June 1.
"Many new faces have been introduced, though exact figures are yet to be finalised."
On the criteria for appointments, he said village chiefs must live in their villages and serve the community diligently.
"We cannot appoint a village chief who lives elsewhere. They must live among the people they serve, as they are government officers accountable to the community."
To encourage youth participation, Saarani highlighted the appointment of young chiefs in Lenggong, where leaders as young as 31, 32, and 33 have been chosen.
"This creates a healthy balance between experienced leaders and young talent, providing a longer-term outlook for village leadership.
"Female village chiefs have also been appointed in several villages, marking progress in gender representation."
Regarding political affiliations, Saarani said appointments are made based on recommendations from ruling coalition parties, including Umno, Barisan Nasional, PKR, Amanah and DAP.
"Political background is secondary to residency and the ability to serve the community well, which aligns with our unity government's goals."
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