Mukim Tanjong Maya | |
|---|---|
 Kampong Lubok Pulau alongsideTutong River | |
 Tanjong Maya is in green. | |
| Coordinates:4°46′N114°40′E / 4.767°N 114.667°E /4.767; 114.667 | |
| Country | Brunei |
| District | Tutong |
| Government | |
| • Penghulu | Mohammad Azaman Shah[1] |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 3,772 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (BNT) |
| Postcode | TDxx41 |
Mukim Tanjong Maya is amukim inTutong District,Brunei. The population was 4,062 in 2016.[3]
The village was only known as Pengkalan Ipa and changed to Tanjong Maya after the construction of aditch in the village. The construction of the ditch was on the recommendation of Bendahari Talip Ali who was theketua kampong at that time to be used as a shortcut in the village, because the existing river which was the main road for the villagers was so long and convoluted. When the proposal was approved by the villagers, they agreed to build the ditch in a cooperative manner. Finally they managed to build a ditch about five chains long and about 6 feet (1.8 m) wide that formed acreek.[4]
With the construction of the ditch, the villagers can shorten the travel time without having to use the existing river road. In the efforts of the villagers to build the ditch, they brought theDusun Brunei who live nearby to participate, but they refused. Their rejection was expressed by the Dusun tribe with the words 'inde ku maya' which means 'inda ku ikut'. From that word was born the name of the village which was initially named Kampong Inde Ku Maya. Since the name of Kampung 'Inde Ku Maya' is not pleasant to hear, Talip Ali suggested that the name be changed to Kampong Tanjong Maya.[4]
The mukim could be named afterKampong Tanjong Maya, one of thevillages it encompasses. The mukim is located in the central north ofTutong District, borderingMukim Pekan Tutong to the north,Mukim Kiudang to the east,Mukim Lamunin to the south-east,Mukim Ukong to the south-west andMukim Telisai to the west.[citation needed] Mukim Tanjong Maya is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) fromPekan Tutong. This village is bordered byKampong Lubok Pulau,Kampong Penapar andBukit Udal.[4]
As of 2016, the mukim comprised the following censusvillages:
| Settlements[2] | Population (2021)[2] | Ketua kampung (2024)[5][1] |
|---|---|---|
| Kampong Tanjong Maya | 253 | Nur Azmil bin Haji Ismail |
| Kampong Lubok Pulau | 484 | |
| Kampong Bukit Sibut | 200 | — |
| Kampong Liulon | 150 | |
| Kampong Tanjong Maya | 530 | |
| Kampong Bangunggos | 376 | |
| Kampong Sebakit | 164 | |
| Kampong Pemadang | 30 | |
| Kampong Penapar | 395 | Haji Masri bin Haji Abdullah |
| Kampong Bukit Udal | 1,190 |
According toPenghulu Mukim Tanjong Maya, Awang Haji Abdul Wahab bin Apong, the early history of the village began approximately 300 years ago when several families from the Tutong people living in Kampong Lurah Saban located on theTutong River moved to the village to explore or potentially a new area to growrice. The move was led by Bendahari Talip bin Bendahara Tengah, which was after the incident of thetiger running away thebride who was the wife of Bendahari Talip's own son. The incident has prompted the family of Treasurer Talip Ali to move from his hometown to the Tutongriver basin. In addition, they also want to explore new places tofarm such as growing rice andhunting animals. Their move there has opened a new chapter in the life of the Tutong tribe which before that was more focused on the village on the Tutong River. The family of Bendahari Talip Ali is believed to be the earliest generation of the Tutong tribe who explored the hinterland of Tutong River and subsequently settled there.[4]
Before they arrived at Kampong Tanjong Maya they first settled in two places along the river leading to the village, namely in an area named Ngorbuat (Sungai Panjang) and then moved again to a place called Nyumbung (Tanjong Panjang). Due to the desire to explore more suitable areas to live in they have moved to an area named Pengkalan Ipa, a place suitable for them to spy on animals and enemies. While some other families continue to reside in the two places. The relocation of Talip Ali's family to Pengkalan Ipa has succeeded in creating a harmonious life with the Dusun tribes who live in nearby areas such as Bukit Penulud, Bukit Nibong and Meranti. Talip Ali himself was married to a Dusun tribe named Yuntus (Afsah). When life there felt suitable to be used as a place to live, they continued to live there until the place was finally known as Kampong Tanjong Maya. At the beginning they just built a house in the shape of alonghouse and were given plots for each sex in the family. Living together in a longhouse is the early way of life of the Tutong people that has existed since they lived in Lurah Saban. The shape of the house is also felt to be safer to avoid the threat ofayau (head hunters) that happened at that time.[4]
Virgin coconut products are among the famous products in this mukim.[4]
As of2016 census,[3] the population was 4,062 with50.3% males and49.7% females. The mukim had 674 households occupying 667 dwellings. The entire population lived inrural areas. Almost the entire population of the village is made up of theTutong tribe.[4]
As in other mukims in the country, the mukim is not left behind to receive facilities provided by the government such aselectricity,water,telephone,mosques andschools.[4]
