Sarawak projects record RM15.09b revenue, budgets RM10.1b for development in 2027
SARAWAK is projecting record revenue of RM15.091 billion in 2027, enabling the state to allocate RM10.098 billion for development spending while maintaining an estimated budget surplus of RM246 million. Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the...
Sarawak anticipates a record-breaking revenue of RM15.091 billion for 2027, marking a 16 percent increase from the RM13.049 billion projected for 2026, according to Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The state's financial resilience is evident in the RM246 million estimated surplus for 2027, which will be used to allocate RM10.098 billion towards development spending.
The development allocation represents a nine percent increase from the previous year's estimate of RM9.098 billion, with RM1 billion carried forward from the 2026 allocation. This financial outlook signifies the highest revenue ever projected for Sarawak, underscoring the state's commitment to infrastructure, economic growth, and long-term development initiatives aimed at improving public well-being.
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