S’wak’s RM246 mln surplus looks good on paper, but people must feel the difference
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 12: Sarawak’s projected RM246 million budget surplus should be judged by its impact on people’s lives, particularly through higher household incomes, better jobs and lower living costs, says Dato Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan chairman, who is also Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) adviser said the State’s financial strength must translate into tangible benefits for households and businesses. In a…
Sarawak's RM246 million budget surplus should improve people's lives through higher incomes and lower costs, according to Dato Sim Kiang Chiok.
Surplus comes from RM15.091 billion revenue and RM14.845 billion expenditure.
Sim emphasized improving household incomes, jobs, and living costs over infrastructure.
He welcomed development spending and reforms to ease business operations.
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KUCHING, Oct 12: Sarawak’s projected RM246 million budget surplus should be judged by its impact on people’s lives, particularly through higher household incomes, better jobs and lower living costs, says Dato Sim Kiang Chiok.
The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan chairman, who is also Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) adviser said the State’s financial strength must translate into tangible benefits for households and businesses.
In a recent statement responding to Sarawak Budget 2027, he commended Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and the State government for balancing fiscal discipline with economic development and public assistance.
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