Jelebu District
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 District | |
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District of Malaysia | |
| Daerah Jelebu | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | جلبو |
| • Chinese | 日叻务县 |
| • Tamil | ஜெலுபு |
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Location of Jelebu District in Negeri Sembilan | |
Jelebu District Location of Jelebu District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 3°0′N 102°05′E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Negeri Sembilan |
| Seat | Kuala Klawang |
| Local area government(s) | Jelebu District Council |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Syahrunizam Shahwan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,349.89 km2 (521.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 37,287 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (72/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 71600 - 71650 |
| Calling code | +6-06 |
| Vehicle registration plates | N |
Jelebu District Council Majlis Daerah Jelebu مجليس دايره جيليبو | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Local authority |
| History | |
| Founded | 28 August 1980 |
| Leadership | |
President | Abdul Rahim A.Aziz |
| Meeting place | |
| Wisma MDJ, Jalan Simpang Pertang, 71600 Kuala Klawang, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan. | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Jelebu | |
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Luak Berundang | |
| Luak Jelebu لواق جلبو | |
Luak of Jelebu relative to other luaks in Negeri Sembilan | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Negeri Sembilan |
| Adat institution | Undang Luak Jelebu |
| Government | |
| • Undang Luak Jelebu | Maarof Mat Rashad |
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.