Penang tables lowest-ever budget deficit


GEORGE TOWN: Penang has tabled its lowest-ever deficit with an estimated shortfall of about RM19.92mil under the 2026 state budget.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state expects RM1.068bil in revenue in 2026 against a total expenditure of RM1.088bil.

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