Official Background and Profile of Rompin District Council (MDR)
1. Introduction to the Local Authority (PBT)
The Rompin District Council (MDR) is one of the Local Authorities (PBTs) operating under the administration of the Pahang Darul Makmur State Government. The MDR is responsible for executing municipal and development roles across the entire Rompin District area.
2. Core Duties and Functions
MDR performs crucial regulatory and public service functions, encompassing the following key aspects of local administration:
Business Control: Licensing, regulation, and monitoring of business activities.
Enforcement: Implementing and enforcing local by-laws and PBT regulations.
Development Control: Planning and controlling physical development within the administrative area.
Taxation: Management of assessment taxes and local revenue for development.
Cleanliness and Public Health: Maintenance of urban cleanliness and efficient solid waste management.
3. Motto and Philosophy
MDR adheres to the official motto: "KESELESAAN BERSAMA" (Shared Comfort/Well-being).
This philosophy reflects the Council's commitment to providing customer-centric services, with the primary goal of ensuring the well-being and comfort of the local community and stakeholders in the Rompin District.
4. Establishment and Expansion of Administrative Area
Detail | Information |
Official Date of Establishment | July 1, 1988 |
Government Gazette Reference | No. 501 dated June 14, 1988 |
Initial Administrative Area | 127.23 km2 |
Date of Area Expansion | Effective January 1, 2002 |
Current Area | 4,044.24 km2 (Covers the entire Rompin District) |
Excluded Areas | Tioman Island (under Tioman Development Authority - TDA) and Permanent Forest Reserves |
5. Demographic Data (Rompin District Population)
The official population data used for development planning reference is as follows:
Census Year | Total Population (Rompin District) | Data Source |
2000 | 101,877 persons | Initial Census |
2020 (Latest) | 98,065 persons | Latest Malaysia Census (DOSM) |
2035 | 109,729 persons | Projected Estimate (Local Plan) |
