The Importance of JKKK in Rural Development

Why was the JKKK established in the first place? To
help eradicate poverty, eliminate illiteracy, improve health conditions
and change “could not be bothered” attitudes of people in rural
villages is the answer. As an important player
in rural development and village administration, the Village
Development & Security Committee (Jawatan Kuasa Kemajuan &
Keselamatan Kampung) or JKKK has ensure its members are active
participants so that a better life and standard is achieved that is
consistent with the progress of the nation.

The state government is stepping up its effort to change this disturbing scenario by organizing workshop sessions to highlight the significant roles that JKKKs play in the village development and administration of the rural regions. JKKKs are also encouraged to equip themselves with knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as with ICT, remote villages are no longer isolated from development and would be able to communicate through the internet.

JKKKs who are diligent in carrying out their activities are provided with an annual funding by the government. “The active JKKKs will receive a yearly allocation of RM500 from the government in support of their activities. If
these JKKKs are however found to have become inactive, the funding will
stop,” warns YB Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain, State Secretary of
Sarawak.