Sarawak poised to collect over RM11bil in 2023


Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg tabling the state budget in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Monday (Nov 21). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to collect a record high revenue of RM11.035bil next year, reflecting the state government's achievements in boosting the state coffers, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Sarawak Premier said tax revenue totalling RM5.246bil was projected to account for 48% of the total expected revenue, including RM3.2bil from state sales tax on petroleum products.

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