Kota Kinabalu: Sabah’s 2027 Budget could reach a historic revenue of nearly RM8 billion if the Federal Government disburses the remaining RM900 million under the interim special grant this year, said Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun (pic).
Masidi, who is also State Finance Minister, said the promised RM900 million balance of the RM1.5 billion allocation will be channelled entirely into development purposes once the federal accounting and administrative processes are finalised.
Speaking to reporters at the State-level Deepavali celebration on Sunday, he noted that the Federal Government has repeatedly assured the payment will be made this year following the gazetting of a new order under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution.
He stressed that the State Government must remain practical by ensuring expenditure strictly aligns with projected revenue despite receiving numerous funding requests for various projects.
Masidi added that basic infrastructure—particularly water supply, roads, and electricity—will continue to receive the largest shares, though he noted that complex projects take up to three years to complete and require effective implementation to maximise public spending.
