KUCHING, Oct 10 — Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari 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 Budget 2027 presentation, Anwar announced allocations of RM18.7 billion for Sabah and RM16.2 billion for Sarawak for 2027; in comparison, under the Budget 2026, Sabah received RM17.6 billion while Sarawak obtained RM15.1 billion.