SIMPANG RENGGAM: Strong revenue growth enables Johor to broaden welfare programmes and ensure vulnerable groups are not left behind, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
The Mentri Besar said the state’s fiscal position allows continued direct assistance under Bantuan Kasih Johor.
“This assistance is not the first, and InsyaAllah, it will not be the last,” he said.
He said that more people‑focused initiatives would be announced in the coming months.
He said this during the Bantuan Kasih Johor aid presentation at the General Operations Force 5th Battalion camp on Saturday (Oct 4).
Onn Hafiz added that the latest distribution involved nearly 2,300 recipients in the Simpang Renggam parliamentary area.
Recipients include single mothers, senior citizens and SWM Environment workers.
“This is a meaningful day for me as I return to meet the Simpang Renggam community,” he said, adding that the community is close to his heart.
The Machap assemblyman said recipients comprised 150 SWM Environment workers, about 1,700 single mothers, 182 senior citizens and 11 basic business support participants.
He said this is the first time in Johor’s history such numbers, especially single mothers and senior citizens, received direct state aid.
He added the initiative is possible due to the state’s improved finances, adding that
Johor’s revenue is expected to reach RM2.5bil this year, surpassing earlier projections.
“Initially, we estimated state revenue at around RM2bil. With God’s blessings, it is expected to reach RM2.5bil this year,” said Onn Hafiz.
He said the state government will continue focusing on inclusive, sustainable growth in line with the Maju Johor 2030 vision.
“One key pillar of Maju Johor is a comprehensive social safety network,” he said.
He said this ensures every community group in Johor is cared for and supported, and then highlighted the vital role of single mothers as the backbone of their families and deserving of continuous support.
“We all know the huge role mothers play in holding the household together For single mothers who manage everything alone, if the state does not help, who will,” said Onn Hafiz.
He said Johor will continue prioritising welfare assistance for single mothers and other vulnerable groups.
He said this is to ensure fair, equitable development across the state.
“Do not worry, the Johor government will always look after our single mothers,” he said.
Onn Hafiz then added that members of the Royal Malaysia Police will be included in the upcoming Johor Budget 2026.
He said this ensures enforcement personnel are not left out of welfare plans.
“In November, when we table the state budget, we will make sure police personnel are also looked after,” he said.
He said everyone should work together to keep Johor blessed and prosperous.
