The Village Head plays the role and acts as a two-way mediator, namely as the eyes, ears and tongues of the government and villagers. They are responsible to look after and monitor the interests and safety of the village as well as to look after the welfare and well-being of the villagers.
Yang Berhormat Awang Naim bin Haji Kamis, Member of the Legislative Council was speaking during the Selection and Election of Village Head Candidate for Kampung Menunggol, Mukim Kota Batu. Two candidates are eligible for the vacancy, namely Awang Rasli bin Taram, 33, and Awang Haji Ibrahim bin Haji Osman, 57. Also present was Awang Misle bin Haji Abdul Karim, Brunei Muara District Officer. The Selection and Election of Penghulu Candidate for Mukim Lumapas will be held on the 24th of December at Sayyidina Umar Al-Khattab Secondary School in Lumapas.
Source: Radio Television Brunei