In 1961, as a result of misunderstanding between Malaysia and Indonesia, local Assemblies throughout the country were disbanded. However, on 1 January 1976 the name of the Local Council of Kulai was changed to the Kulai District Council. It is formed from the combination of Nine (9) local councils namely Kulai, Senai, Kelapa Sawit, Seelong, Saleng, Sengkang, Ayer Bemban, Sedenak and Bukit Batu. Later, the Kulai District Council was upgraded to the name of the Kulai Municipal Council on 21 April 2004.