{
  "id": 15332497,
  "title": "Hajiji: RM18.7b allocation, up from RM17.6b, to drive Sabah development, fix water, power, roads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/hajiji-rm18-7b-allocation-up-from-rm17-6b-to-drive-sabah-development-15332497",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T02:16:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/hajiji-rm187b-allocation-up-from-rm176b-to-drive-sabah-development-fix-water-power-roads/239538"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kudat, Sabah, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced an increased federal allocation of RM18.7 billion for the state under Budget 2027. This represents a rise from the current RM17.6 billion, which will be directed towards enhancing basic amenities, improving service delivery, and boosting the state's economic growth. The funds will specifically address longstanding concerns related to water supply, electricity, and road infrastructure. Additionally, Budget 2027 allocates RM3.3 billion for road development in both Sabah and Sarawak, along with RM350 million for federal road maintenance works. Hajiji emphasized that the state government is currently assessing the people's needs, financial capacity, and the continuation of development through the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 Roadmap for 2026 to 2030, with the objective of prioritizing education, housing, welfare, and the people's economy.",
  "summary": "KUDAT, Oct 18 — The increased federal allocation of RM18.7 billion for Sabah under Budget 2027 will support effort...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Hajiji: RM18.7b allocation, up from RM17.6b, to drive Sabah development, fix water, power, roads",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/hajiji-rm18-7b-allocation-up-from-rm17-6b-to-drive-sabah-development",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:16:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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