GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today tabled a RM1.074 billion budget for 2027, with a projected deficit of RM5.62 million.

He said the estimated deficit was the lowest in the state’s budget history, compared to the projected deficit of RM19.92 million for 2026.

The state’s estimated revenue for 2027 is RM1.069 billion, an increase of RM800,000 or 0.07 per cent compared to 2026.

The size of the 2027 operating budget is RM13.49 million, or 1.24 per cent, lower than the 2026 budget of RM1.088 billion.