Bahasa Melayu
penghulu
English
chief, headman, leader
Penghulu is a local chief or headman who leads an area or community.
ڤڠهولو
Examples
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Penghulu itu datang ke balai raya untuk bertemu penduduk.
The headman came to the community hall to meet the residents.
Penduduk kampung menghormati penghulu mereka.
The villagers respect their headman.
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penghulu
Penghulu refers to a local chief or village headman.
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