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Abang Johari tables the Supply (2026) Bill, 2025 during the State Legislative Assembly sitting. — Penerangan photo
KUCHING (Nov 24): Funding for Sarawak under the federal Budget 2026 is insufficient to meet the state’s development needs, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Under the national Budget 2026, Sarawak was allocated RM6 billion, a slight increase from this year’s RM5.9 billion.
“This increase, though incremental, reflects a positive step towards addressing regional development disparities under the Madani framework,” Abang Johari said when tabling the Supply (2026) Bill, 2025.
However, he stressed that the allocation is still inadequate to fully bridge the gap between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia.
“Given our vast geography and unique infrastructural challenges, this allocation, while welcomed, is not sufficient,” he pointed out.
Abang Johari also highlighted Sarawak’s significant contribution to the national economy, particularly through oil and gas revenues.
In concluding his speech, Abang Johari said the 2026 Sarawak Budget is not just about numbers and policies.
“It reflects our shared hopes and determination. Behind every detail are the efforts of individuals working tirelessly for a sustainable future,” he said.
He added that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has laid out strategic measures to further strengthen Sarawak’s revenue base, with a firm commitment to exploring and diversifying new revenue streams in the years ahead.
“For the record, under my administration, our revenue has increased by 2.4 times from RM5.9 billion in 2016 to RM14.2 billion in 2024.
“This achievement was driven by the introduction of new revenue sources, particularly from State Sales Tax on petroleum products, aluminium, timber, ferro-alloy, and polysilicon; and the introduction of State Dividend policy.
“On the expenditure side, more than RM10 billion has been allocated annually since 2018 for both operating and development purposes towards fulfilling our commitment to the people,” he said.
Did You Know?
Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) will conduct the Economic Census 2026 (BE2026). BE2026 is the sixth economic census, implemented every five years since 2000.
The census aims to collect comprehensive data covering all economic activities in the country, including the wholesale and retail trade sectors.
The implementation of BE2026 also covers business establishments as well as non-profit organisations. The data collected will serve as a vital reference to support more effective and sustainable national development planning.
For more information, please visit the official Facebook page of the Department of Statistics Malaysia or access through the links below:
