Review KMKK allowances, tighten appointment criteria for more effective governance, says Ngemah rep

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Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana urged the Sarawak government to strengthen the institution of community leaders and village heads (KMKKs) by increasing their allowances and tightening appointment criteria. He highlighted their expanding roles in local governance, stating their duties now involve complex administrative responsibilities beyond their villages. He proposed raising the monthly allowance for Ketua Kaum from RM900 to RM1,200 and Penghulu from RM1,200 to RM1,500. He also suggested limiting the number of villages under a Penghulu's jurisdiction for better management and addressed the issue of Tuai Rumah appointments without official certificates.