Districts of Malaysia

District (Malay: Daerah; Jajahan in Kelantan) is a type of administrative division below the state level in Malaysia. An administrative district is administered by lands and district office (e.g. Petaling Lands and District Office) which is headed by district officer. In Peninsular Malaysia, a district is a subdivision of a state. A mukim is a subdivision of a district. The mukim is however of less importance with respect to the administration of land.

Districts of Malaysia

District (Malay: Daerah; Jajahan in Kelantan) is a type of administrative division below the state level in Malaysia. An administrative district is administered by lands and district office (e.g. Petaling Lands and District Office) which is headed by district officer. In Peninsular Malaysia, a district is a subdivision of a state. A mukim is a subdivision of a district. The mukim is however of less importance with respect to the administration of land.