06/07/2026 04:30 PM

Desa Murni Kerdau Garners Three Awards At World Rural Development Day 2026 Celebration

MARAN, July 6 (Bernama) -- Kampung Desa Murni Kerdau in Temerloh, Pahang won three awards at the World Rural Development Day 2026 celebration held at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium, Jengka Sentral, here today.

The village was crowned the 2025 MADANI Rural Aspiration Award Champion, in addition to receiving the Rural Community Profiling Aspiration Special Award and the Sustainable Management Special Award.

The 2025 MADANI Rural Aspiration Award was presented by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, while the other two special awards were presented by Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang.

Chairman of the Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) of Desa Murni Kerdau, Mohamad Fazrul Ahmad, said the recognition proved the village's excellence in governance, leadership and community development.

"On behalf of the leadership of Desa Murni, I express my deepest appreciation to the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development for organising a very meaningful award in recognising the development of rural communities," he told reporters after the award presentation ceremony.

Mohamad Fazrul said Desa Murni Kerdau had produced about 20 entrepreneurs in various fields including small and medium industries (SMEs), agriculture and automotive, apart from being known through the "Kampung Stay" tourism product which is one of the famous rural tourism destinations in the country.

"Desa Murni Kerdau is a traditional village that is well-organised, has about 200 houses with more than 600 residents," he said.

He said the winning money received would be distributed to the residents and used to implement village improvement and development projects for the benefit of the local community.

-- BERNAMA

 

 

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