Abang Johari appreciates RM16.2b allocation for Sarawak in Budget 2027

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg thanked the federal government for increasing Sarawak's budget allocation to RM16.2 billion for 2027.

The 2027 Budget allocates RM18.7 billion for Sabah and RM16.2 billion for Sarawak, an increase from the previous year.

Celebrations for the 80th birthday of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, featuring various events, are ongoing from 8th to 11th October.

KUCHING, Oct 10 — Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his appreciation to the Madani Government, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, for the increase in the federal allocation for Sarawak to RM16.2 billion under Budget 2027.

“I extend my gratitude to the federal Government for increasing the annual allocation for Sarawak to RM16.2 billion,” he said while speaking at the parade and grand assembly held in conjunction with the 80th birthday celebration of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, at Padang Merdeka here today.

Yesterday, during the 2027 Budget presentation, Anwar announced allocations of RM18.7 billion for Sabah and RM16.2 billion for Sarawak for 2027; in comparison, under the 2026 Budget, Sabah received RM17.6 billion while Sarawak obtained RM15.1 billion.

Meanwhile, Abang Johari noted that throughout his career in security, politics, and administration including as a member of the Federal Cabinet, Tun Wan Junaidi has witnessed various pivotal events that shaped the history of both the nation and Sarawak.

He said Tun Wan Junaidi’s extensive experience in security, law, constitutional matters, and administration provided a comprehensive perspective on the dynamics of governance, as well as the challenges and responsibilities involved in ensuring the stability and progress of the state and the country.

A total of 107 contingents across seven categories comprising government agencies, statutory bodies, the private sector, educational institutions, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), involving about 5,000 participants took part in the parade.

In addition, the official birthday celebrations for the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak are taking place from October 8 until tomorrow, featuring various events such as a thanksgiving ceremony and an interfaith thanksgiving ceremony, the Sarawak State Awards Investiture Ceremony, a state banquet, and a tea reception. — Bernama

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砂拉越州州长拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里感谢联邦政府将砂拉越2027年的预算拨款增加至162亿令吉。

2027 年财政预算案为沙巴拨款 187 亿令吉，为砂拉越拨款 162 亿令吉，比上一年有所增加。

为庆祝砂拉越州元首80岁生日，从10月8日至11日举行了各种庆祝活动。

古晋，10月10日 - 砂拉越州州长拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里敦奥对首相拿督斯里安瓦尔易卜拉欣领导的马达尼政府表示赞赏，感谢他们在2027年预算案中将砂拉越的联邦拨款增加至162亿令吉。

“我感谢联邦政府将砂拉越的年度拨款增加到162亿令吉，”他在今天于独立广场举行的砂拉越州元首敦万朱乃迪·端姑嘉法尔80岁生日庆典游行和盛大集会上发表讲话时说道。

昨天，在2027年财政预算案的介绍中，安华宣布2027年将拨款187亿令吉给沙巴，162亿令吉给砂拉越；相比之下，在2026年财政预算案中，沙巴获得了176亿令吉，砂拉越获得了151亿令吉。

与此同时，阿邦佐哈里指出，敦万朱乃迪在其安全、政治和行政生涯中，包括担任联邦内阁成员期间，见证了塑造国家和砂拉越历史的各种关键事件。

他表示，敦万朱乃迪在安全、法律、宪法事务和行政管理方面的丰富经验，使他对治理的动态以及确保国家稳定和进步所涉及的挑战和责任有了全面的认识。

共有 107 个方阵参加了游行，这些方阵分为七类，包括政府机构、法定机构、私营部门、教育机构和非政府组织 (NGO)，约有 5000 名参与者。

此外，砂拉越州元首的官方生日庆祝活动将于10月8日至明日举行，活动内容包括感恩仪式、跨宗教感恩仪式、砂拉越州奖章授予仪式、国宴和茶会等。——马新社

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