Sarawak’s stronger finances enable more spending on education, healthcare, public aid
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 12: Sarawak’s stronger fiscal position is allowing more resources to be channelled directly into education, healthcare, cost-of-living support and other measures that benefit ordinary Sarawakians under the 2027 Sarawak Budget, says Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch acting secretary and Youth chief Nicholas Wung. He said the significance of the budget went beyond its size, as Sarawak’s stronger financial position allowed it to expand support for…
Sarawak's improved finances allow increased spending on education, healthcare, and public aid in the 2027 budget, with planned subsidies and programs for residents.
Sarawak's 2027 budget focuses on education, healthcare, and cost-of-living support with increased funding.
Measures include electricity discounts, water subsidies, and free tertiary education for 10,600 students.
The state projects a RM246 million surplus and allocates RM300 million to a sovereign wealth fund.
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KUCHING, Oct 12: Sarawak’s stronger fiscal position is allowing more resources to be channelled directly into education, healthcare, cost-of-living support and other measures that benefit ordinary Sarawakians under the 2027 Sarawak Budget, says Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch acting secretary and Youth chief Nicholas Wung.
He said the significance of the budget went beyond its size, as Sarawak’s stronger financial position allowed it to expand support for the people while sustaining development spending.
Wung said the Sarawak government would continue the 25 per cent electricity bill discount for domestic consumers and the RM5 monthly water bill subsidy next year, while allocating RM650 million for the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS) and continuing the Senior Citizen Health Benefit.
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