KUCHING, Oct 10: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching branch acting secretary and Youth chief Nicholas Wung Duk Ying welcomed the RM16.2 billion in federal allocations under Budget 2027, as well as the increase in interim special grants to RM1.5 billion, describing it as positive developments.
However, he also said that Sarawak’s long-term interest is not only about receiving more allocations, but also about obtaining greater autonomy and more permanent institutional arrangements.
In a statement, Wung said the increase in the Health Ministry’s allocation to RM47.7 billion and the permanent appointment of 9,000 doctors were positive, but Sarawak still needed greater healthcare autonomy.
