Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Over 500 resident committees inactive across Malaysia, minister reports
The National Unity Ministry has identified more than 500 inactive Rukun Tetangga (RT) committees nationwide, with Selangor accounting for nearly a third of cases. The inactive committees span multiple states, raising concerns about grassroots community engagement.
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National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang disclosed that 500 resident committees have become inactive across the country, highlighting a significant gap in community-level governance structures. Selangor emerged as the state with the highest number of inactive RTs, recording 174 cases, followed by Johor with 100 inactive committees.
The Rukun Tetangga system, which serves as the foundation for neighbourhood-level community participation and safety initiatives, has long been considered crucial to Malaysia's social cohesion efforts. The inactive status of these committees suggests potential challenges in maintaining organised community structures in affected areas.
The disclosure by the National Unity Ministry underscores the need for renewed focus on revitalising grassroots community organisations. Officials have not yet outlined specific measures to reactivate the dormant committees or the underlying reasons for their inactivity across various states.
The situation reflects broader questions about community engagement and the sustainability of local-level governance frameworks in Malaysia's rapidly evolving urban and suburban landscapes.