KUCHING, Oct 12: Sarawak collected RM10.732 billion in revenue as of September 2026, with total revenue for the full year projected to reach RM30.571 billion.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the collection represented 82 per cent of the year’s projected revenue target, with State Sales Tax (SST) contributing the largest share at RM3.941 billion.
Other major contributors included cash compensation in lieu of oil and gas rights, which amounted to RM2.334 billion, and dividend income of RM2.147 billion.
“Based on current trends, we now project total revenue for 2026 to reach RM30.571 billion, an upward revision of RM552 million or 4.0 per cent above the original estimate of RM13.049 billion,” he said when tabling the Supply Bill (2027), 2026, or Sarawak Budget 2027, at the State Legislative Assembly (DUS) today.
