A typical Riau Malay "kampung" (village) are led by a village chief called the "penghulu". Presently, the "penghulu" is a village administrator chosen based on government regulations. Besides the "penghulu" there is also a leader in the religious sector called "imam". This "imam" takes care of all matters relating to religion, such as religious studies and lessons, marriage/ divorce/reconciliation, the distribution of inheritance, collection of zakat and others. Thus the "penghulu" accompanied by the "imam" are the leader of the "kampung".