Johor bahru: The Johor government has allocated RM125 million under the Bantuan Kasih Johor (BKJ) initiative, which will be disbursed to 29 categories of recipients throughout the month of Ramadan. Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced that the beneficiaries include single mothers, fishermen, orphans, persons with disabilities, Orang Asli heads of households, security guards, school cleaners, and Quran teachers.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, BKJ is implemented under the broader Bantuan Bangsa Johor framework. This initiative reflects the state government's strategic approach to easing cost-of-living pressures currently faced by the people. The assistance is being rolled out in stages, covering various segments of society to ensure that the welfare of Johor's residents remains a priority, as mentioned in a Facebook post by Onn Hafiz.

Onn Hafiz emphasized that the allocation underscores the state government's commitment to safeguarding the well-being of the rakyat, ensuring inclusivity during the month of Ramadan. His administration aims to strengthen its welfare agenda strategically to ensure widespread benefits across the state.

Additionally, Onn Hafiz, who is also Machap assemblyman, noted that 1,000 BKJ recipients in Simpang Renggam had received aid during a BKJ breaking-of-fast and aid presentation ceremony held recently. He stressed the importance of a grassroots-based approach to ensure that aid is delivered directly and transparently to those in genuine need.