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Local government

Phang Siew Nooi

Local government is the third tier of government. Its main role is to provide people with basic amenities. A key event was the passing of the Local Government Act 1976 and other related measures. The entire structure was reorganized: local elections were abolished, the number of local authorities was reduced, and their roles and responsibilities were streamlined.

  • Information in the full article includes
  • Three levels of government
  • The Athi Nahappan Report
  • Local Government Act 1976
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Local government finance
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