Sarawak Assemblyman Demands Urgent Allowance Hike for Village Leaders

Sarawak Assemblyman Calls for Expedited Allowance Increase for Community Leaders KUCHING, SARAWAK – Mohamad Duri, the assemblyman for Kalaka, delivered a passionate speech during the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly session on May 21, 2025, urging the state government to expedite the long-awaited increase in allowances for Ketua Masyarakat and Ketua Kaum (KMKK) and secretaries of the Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK). He stressed the significant contributions of these community leaders in managing their villages and argued that their current allowances are insufficient. "It's not just that the allowances haven't been reviewed for a long time," Duri stated, "but the current amount is simply not enough." He highlighted the substantial responsibilities of KMKK and JKKK secretaries, emphasizing the need for a fair and timely increase. Duri's call for the allowance increase to be implemented this year underscores the urgency of the matter and the importance of recognizing the hard work of these community leaders. The government's response to Duri's plea remains awaited, but the assemblyman's impassioned speech has brought much-needed attention to the issue.