Background history of the territories under the jurisdiction of the Gua Musang District Council
The Council was once known as the Ulu Kelantan District Council. A restructuring exercise took place from January 1st 1979 under Acts 171 and 176. With the Gazettement marked K.N.PU 32 on September 13th 1983, the Ulu Kelantan District Council was renamed the Gua Musang District Council.