Sarawak sets aside RM9bil to fund development – the highest so far

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg showing the budget speech upon arriving at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Monday (Nov 20). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak has budgeted about RM9bil to fund development projects under its 2024 state budget – the highest so far.

In 2024, Sarawak is projected to increase revenue collection to RM12.75bil, and the development expenditure would account for 66% of the total proposed expenditure, said Sarawak Premier and Finance and New Economy Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.