ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov. 13 -- The Johor government has announced an increase in the allowance of village heads and Orang Asli leaders by RM300 per month, effective from January 2026.

The move will benefit 667 village heads and 46 Orang Asli leaders with an additional allocation of RM2.6 million under the Johor Budget 2026.

The new allocation brings the monthly allowance to RM1,500 from RM1,200 previously.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the allowance increase is made in recognition of the services and responsibilities of community leaders.

He said the leaders serve as an important liaison between the people and the state administration, where they play a key role in ensuring the well-being of the community at the grassroo...