The Changes of Chieftain Leadership in Muar District 1862 – 1940

This study aimed to assess changes of the chieftain leadership in Johor between 1862 till 1940, which for 78 years. The study focused on the leadership of chieftain in three levels which traditional, colonial and post-independence era. Ten districts in the state of Johor is the subject of this study scope review. To study changes in the leaderships of chieftain, this study used a qualitative research method. An interview was also conducted against the present chieftains, retired chiefs, Johor state government officials and the public in order to enhance this research. To ensure that the change of chieftain leadership in Johor, this study focuses on the assessment of changes in the leadership of chieftain in three stages. Firsts is examines the extent to which the leadership of the leaders are still relevant in Johor state administration system due to the development of the administrative system in 1862 till 2012. Second, the rate of change of leadership in Johor due to the changing times traveled by the leaders of the traditional period until the post-independence period. Third, researching and reviewing the efficient measures to strengthen the leader’s knowledge and leadership stability in the state. Results showed that the overall level of leadership is high or the sense actually the role of chief always needed by his follower as point of reference in many aspect of life in order to achieved the quality of community life.