KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The federal government has always prioritised projects proposed by the state governments, including increasing allocations to all states, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
He said that since 2023, several main grants have been enhanced, with the Economic, Infrastructure and Welfare Development-Based Grants (TAHAP Grants) increased to RM400 million per year.
Meanwhile, the allocation for the Malaysian Road Records Information System (MARRIS) increased to RM5.6 billion in 2026 from RM5.2 billion in 2023.
“The allocation for the Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT) increased to RM270 million in the 2027 Budget from RM150 million in 2023. This increase supports services, infrastructure, and environmental preservation in the states,” he said when winding up the debate on the Supply Bill 2027 at the policy stage for the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in the Dewan Rakyat today.
