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al Government
Administrative Machinery

Prior to the reorganisation of the local government, six kinds of local The local government is formed to provide opportunities for local residents
authorities have been established in the country, namely: to participate in the management of the areas they live. Its role includes
1 Kuala Lumpur City Hall urban planning, public works, public amenities, public housing and health.
2 Municipal Council The main authority for local government is:
3 City Council
4 Town Board 1 The power to conduct the by-laws;
5 Local Council
6 Rural Council 2 To collect tax, rental rates and others; and

3 The power to hold Local Authorities Fund which is under its own
control.

After the restructuring process, there are four types of local authorities:
1 City Hall for large cities;
2 Municipal Council for medium-sized cities;
3 Local Council for small towns and new villages; and
4 District Council for rural areas

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