Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the State Government will give special focus to addressing the three main issues – roads, water and electricity – in Sabah next year.
“These issues are the State Government’s priority,” he said when met after the tabling of the 2026 State Budget at the State Legislative Assembly, Friday.
Hajiji said next year’s State Budget continues the objective of improving the overall living standards of the people.
“We will continue programmes to enhance the wellbeing of the less fortunate as well as educational and human capital development next year,” he said.
State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun tabled a surplus State Budget with an expenditure of RM6.402 billion compared to an estimated revenue of RM6.430 billion for next year.
The Works and Utilities Ministry, which is responsible for roads, water supply and electricity, has been allocated RM1.122 billion for development next year.