Kelantan tables RM1.38b Budget 2027 with RM4.31m operating deficit

KOTA BHARU, Oct 29 — The Kelantan state government today tabled a RM1.383 billion Budget 2027, comprising RM1.087 billion in operating expenditure and RM296 million for development.

Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said the budget focused on four key pillars, namely strengthening religion and human capital development; social welfare and public protection; a progressive and resilient economy; and environmental sustainability and urban beautification.

He said state revenue for 2027 was projected at RM1.082 billion, comprising RM238.8 million in tax revenue, RM314.5 million in non-tax revenue, and RM529.29 million in non-revenue receipts.

“The difference between projected revenue and operating expenditure indicates a deficit of RM4.31 million.

“This requires consistent fiscal discipline through expenditure controls, stronger revenue collection and a reassessment of less urgent projects,” he said when tabling the budget at the State Assembly sitting here today.

Mohd Nassuruddin said the state government would prioritise spending that safeguarded public welfare, supported essential services and delivered long-term economic benefits despite limited fiscal space.

He said spending decisions must consider financial capacity, project readiness and implementation capabilities.

“Land-related revenue is projected at RM373.57 million, forestry revenue at RM70.4 million and mining revenue at RM48.41 million.

“State resources must be managed to ensure fair returns, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection. At the same time, existing revenue collection must be improved to ensure the state’s rightful dues are collected efficiently,” he said. — Bernama

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哥打巴鲁，10月29日讯——吉兰丹州政府今日提交了2027年财政预算案，总额为13.83亿令吉，其中包括10.87亿令吉的运营支出和2.96亿令吉的发展支出。

内政大臣拿督莫哈末·纳苏鲁丁·达乌德表示，预算案重点关注四大支柱，即加强宗教和人力资本发展；社会福利和公共保护；发展进步且具有韧性的经济；以及环境可持续性和城市美化。

他表示，预计2027年州财政收入将达到10.82亿令吉，其中包括2.388亿令吉的税收收入、3.145亿令吉的非税收入和5.2929亿令吉的非收益。

“预计收入与运营支出之间的差额表明存在 431 万令吉的赤字。

“这需要通过控制支出、加强税收征管和重新评估不太紧迫的项目来保持持续的财政纪律，”他在今天在此举行的州议会会议上提交预算时说。

莫哈末·纳苏鲁丁表示，尽管财政空间有限，州政府仍将优先考虑保障公众福利、支持基本服务和带来长期经济效益的支出。

他表示，支出决策必须考虑财务能力、项目准备情况和执行能力。

“预计土地相关收入为 3.7357 亿令吉，林业收入为 7040 万令吉，采矿收入为 4841 万令吉。

“必须妥善管理国家资源，确保公平回报、遵守法规和环境保护。同时，必须改进现有的税收征管机制，确保国家应得的税款得到高效征收。”他说道。——马新社

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