Profile
History of Establishment
- Official Establishment Date: MDR was established via the Pahang State Government Gazette on June 4, 1981 (Vol. 34/12, No. Gn 339) and officially came into force on July 1, 1981, under the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171).
- Original Area: During its initial establishment, MDR's administrative area covered only the urban municipal sector spanning 110.31 km².
- Expansion of Jurisdiction: On November 7, 1997 (gazetted on December 31, 1998), MDR's jurisdiction expanded significantly to incorporate the Fraser's Hill hill resort area and other non-forest reserve lands across the Raub district. This enlarged MDR's total operational area to 977.21 km².
- District Background: The town of Raub developed around 19th-century gold mining activities (most notably at Bukit Koman by the Raub Australian Gold Mining company), which formed its early urban framework before it evolved into a modern administrative center.
Organizational Profile
- Vision: To make Raub District Council as an outstanding, prosperous and sustainable Local Authority by 2018
- Mission: To ensure that Raub District Council provides a conducive environment, planned development and excellent service based on a management with quality and integrity.
- Leadership & Governance: Led by the President (Yang Dipertua / YDP) of the Raub District Council, supported by 19 appointed Council Members.
- Operational Coverage: 977.21 km².
- Sub-district (Mukim) Jurisdiction: Administers 7 sub-districts: Batu Talam, Sega, Semantan Ulu, Dong, Ulu Dong, Gali, and Tras.
- Key Economic & Development Focus: Raub is recognized as Malaysia's primary durian production hub (notably for Musang King), a highland tourism destination (Fraser's Hill), and a historic gold mining heritage center.