KMKK Appointments Made Based On Qualifications, Governance Capabilities
BINTULU: The process of appointing Village and Community Leaders (KMKK) such as tuai rumah, penghulu and pemanca must be made based on academic qualifications and administrative capabilities to ensure more structured and effective village management.
Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department and Kakus Assemblyman Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai said that setting the minimum requirement of having a Form Five certificate for new appointments is a step in line with current needs and challenges.
According to him, leaders who have a good educational foundation are more capable of managing documentation, preparing reports and communicating officially with government agencies and related parties.
"However, there are also candidates who do not have a Form Five qualification but have extensive experience in the government, security or public service sectors. These groups can still be considered as appropriate," he said.
He said this when speaking at the Juh Ngopi Ngan Program of the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) in Tatau, on Thursday.
He insisted that for new appointments, priority should be given to individuals who are knowledgeable and capable so that village administration can be implemented more efficiently and systematically.
"Among the issues that often arise is the weakness in preparing reports due to lack of computer skills. This matter needs to be addressed," he explained.
He added that quality leadership is very important to ensure that the development of longhouses and villages can be implemented in line with the aspirations and needs of the local community.
In the meantime, he also reminded that the KMKK selection process must be carried out transparently and fairly without being influenced by any particular interests.
"Integrity-based elections can produce leaders who are respected and trusted by the community," he added.-UKASnews
