Meaning of penghulu | Babel Free

Definitions

A local chief or governor in parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Examples

“As soon as she graduated, Anwar Sadat dragged her and the classmate said to be responsible to a penghulu, who could officiate at the wedding.”

“Outdated provisions such as the appointment of forest rangers and penghulus to carry out duties, which are no longer relevant to modern Singapore, will also be removed.”

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