CM Hajiji is confident that Sabah’s revenue for 2026 will surpass the RM7 billion mark.
He said Sabah’s revenue remained strong RM6.96 billion in 2022, RM6.97 billion in 2023, RM6.87 billion in 2024 and RM6.76 billion in 2025, compared with around RM4 billion in 2019.
“Therefore, we will continue to improve revenue collection, diversify revenue sources and manage expenditure prudently to ensure the State’s financial position remains strong.
Meanwhile, Hajiji said the programme brought together four complementary components, namely Sentuhan Kasih Rakyat, Jom Malaysia Carnival, Jualan Rahmah Madani and MCS.
He said the programmes aim to address community welfare needs, expand the promotion and marketing of local products, ease the cost of living and bring government services closer to the people.
He also urged entrepreneurs to seize available opportunities to boost competitiveness, strengthen branding and expand markets for their products.
He also encouraged the public to support local products to help businesses grow, generate income, and create employment opportunities.
Also present were Deputy Chief Minister 1 Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, Assistant Minister of State Finance Datuk Ben Chong, State Secretary Datuk Zainuddin Aman, State Department of Land and Survey Department director Datuk Alan Chua and other senior officials.
