Sarawak should get at least 10% of national development funds, says Abang Jo

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (centre) arriving at the state legislative assembly complex on Monday (Nov 21). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak wants at least 10% of the annual national development budget to be allocated to the state, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Sarawak Premier said the allocation of RM5.4bil announced in the recent tabling of Budget 2023 was insufficient for the state's needs.