Lubok Antu
| Lubok Antu | ||
|---|---|---|
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  Lubok Antu | ||
| Coordinates: 1°3′0″N 111°50′0″E / 1.05000°N 111.83333°ECoordinates: 1°3′0″N 111°50′0″E / 1.05000°N 111.83333°E | ||
| Country |
 Malaysia | |
| State |
 Sarawak | |
| Division | Sri Aman Division | |
| District | Lubok Antu District | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-manager government | |
| • Chairman | Encik Jack Aman Luat | |
| Area[1] | ||
| • Total | 3,142.55 km2 (1,213.35 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010[2]) | ||
| • Total | 555 | |
| • Density | 0.18/km2 (0.46/sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 95900 | |
| International dialling code prefix | +6083 (landline only) | |
| Website | Lubok Antu: www.lubokantudc.sarawak.gov.my/index_bi.html | |
Lubok Antu is a district in Sri Aman Division in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. It borders with Indonesia (Badau). The people here are predominantly Ibans. Most of the economical activities here are farming (shift cultivation).
Background
Lubok Antu is governed by the Lubok Antu District Council which is a local government organization formed under the State Government's Local Authorities Ordinance, 1956. The council has the right to implement council by-laws from enactments and ordinanace as approved by the State Government which, includes taxation, rentals and finance autonomy.[3]
The council consists of a chairman, or a chairperson, a vice chairman, and 26 council members who are appointed by the Yang Dipertua Negeri Sarawak under section 12, Local Authorities Ordinance, 1996.[4]
Notable people
- YBhg. Dato' Benedict Bujang Tembak
See also
References
- ↑ "History of Lubok Antu". Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ↑ "World Gazetteer: Lubok Antu". Archived from the original on February 10, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Majlis Daerah Lubok Antu". Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Organizational Structure of Lubok Antu Council". Retrieved February 3, 2012.
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