The Johor State Government today presented the 2026 Budget totaling RM2.55 billion, with the theme “Bangsa Johor Sejahtera” which focuses on sharing state revenue with the people through various initiatives.
Menteri Besar, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi stated that the budget is not just a fiscal figure but a manifestation of the state government’s commitment to ensure that every cent of state revenue is returned to the people regardless of background.
Among the programs introduced is the Bantuan Kasih Johor (BKJ), with an allocation of almost RM170 million which will benefit more than 330,000 recipients comprising the asnaf group, orphans, pensioners, fishermen, farmers and students.
Special incentives were also announced such as cash payments of RM2,000 per person to orphans, assistance of RM400-RM2,000 for poor households, as well as an incentive of RM1,000 per person for state media practitioners.
For the civil service sector, the State Government has allocated special incentives which include giving RM500 each to 140,185 federal civil servants serving in Johor as well as two months' salary for 8,914 state and federal civil servants whose salaries are paid by the state government.
In terms of state fiscal, state revenue is projected to increase to RM2.55 billion, as a result of Johor's strong economic performance and disciplined management, making this state one of those on a stable path in terms of fiscal aspects.
The State Government also stressed that this budget will drive growth through six main thrusts, namely government governance, economic development, social safety net, basic amenities, environmental sustainability and the development of Johor's youth.
Onn Hafiz mentioned that today's presentation marks Johor's progress where revenue is converted to the benefit of the people and stressed that every initiative and incentive will be implemented immediately after the budget is approved.
