Sarawak tables RM14.84 billion budget for 2027, projects RM246 million surplus

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has presented a RM14.84 billion state budget for 2027, with projections indicating a surplus of RM246 million. Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg unveiled the budget, themed Together Building Prosperity and Securing Our Futures, at the State Legislative Assembly. Of the projected revenue of RM15.09 billion, a 16% increase from the 2026 estimate of RM13.04 billion, RM5.74 billion will be allocated for operating expenditure, while RM9.09 billion will be dedicated to the Development Fund Account to bolster the balance carried forward.

Abang Johari emphasized that the 2027 development expenditure of RM10.09 billion is a nine% increase from the original estimate, underscoring the government's commitment to meeting the needs of the rakyat. With projected revenue surpassing total ordinary expenditure, the Sarawak Budget is expected to generate a surplus of RM246 million.