{
  "id": 20164354,
  "title": "Kedah aims to cut operating deficit to 10.59pc with RM1.34b Budget 2027, says MB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/kedah-aims-to-cut-operating-deficit-to-10-59pc-with-rm1-34b-budget",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T11:11:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/15/kedah-aims-to-cut-operating-deficit-to-1059pc-with-rm134b-budget-2027-says-mb/243402"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 15, the Kedah state government presented its Budget 2027, forecasting an operating deficit of RM90 million, or 10.59 percent, for the year ahead. The ruling Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, detailed that the budget projected RM850 million in revenue and RM940 million in operating expenditure. Notably, land revenue comprised the largest portion of income at RM551 million, followed by miscellaneous revenue (RM253 million), forestry revenue (RM30 million), and district revenue (RM16 million).\n\nThe 2027 budget allocated RM81.66 million towards charged expenditure and RM858.34 million for supply and services expenditure. The budget also earmarked RM401.28 million for development funds, including RM245 million for the State Development Fund, RM12.53 million for forestry development, and RM143.75 million for the Water Supply Development Fund. The latter consisted of RM138.75 million from federal government loans for three projects and RM5 million from the state's allocation.\n\nThe government aims to gradually bring its operating deficit down to 10.59 percent in 2027, down from 12.65 percent in 2025 and 11.81 percent in 2026. This reduction reflects the administration's intent to fortify its fiscal position through expenditure control, enhanced managerial efficiency, and optimized revenue generation sources for sustained financial stability. The 2027 budget, the second under the 13th Malaysia Plan, aligns with Kedah's development roadmap outlined in the Kedah Development Plan 2035 and The Greater Kedah 2050, emphasizing economic growth that enhances citizens' well-being.",
  "summary": "ALOR SETAR, Nov 15 — The Kedah state government today tabled its RM1.34 billion Budget 2027, projecting an operati...",
  "key_points": [
    "Kedah aims to reduce operating deficit to 10.59% in 2027",
    "Budget 2027 projects RM850 million revenue and RM940 million expenditure",
    "Land revenue is largest income source at RM551 million"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Kedah Tables RM1.34 Bln 2027 Budget, Targets Lower Operating DeficitÂ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/general-kedah-tables-rm1-34-bln-2027-budget-targets-lower-operating",
        "published": "2026-11-15T09:26:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}