Amirudin Shari says Selangor’s 2027 budget, due in November, will focus on climate crisis, care economy and manufacturing growth.
PUTRAJAYA: Addressing the climate change crisis, strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector and developing human capital will be among the key priorities of the 2027 Selangor Budget.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the budget would also focus on issues affecting the people’s well-being, including the growing need for care services as the ageing population increases.
“From the forum earlier, we have identified several new areas as well as key priorities to be included in the upcoming budget.
“These include addressing the climate change crisis comprehensively, ensuring the manufacturing sector remains competitive and facilitating its transition towards advanced technologies,” he told reporters after attending the 2027 Selangor Budget Engagement Session here today.
He said the views and feedback gathered during the forum would serve as a guide for the state government in formulating the budget, which is scheduled to be tabled in November.
Amirudin said the state government was also taking into account public feedback on service delivery at the local and state government levels, including cleanliness and road maintenance.
“Regarding an ageing population, or what we refer to as the care economy that we have launched, these are among the areas we may focus on, and they remain in line with the priorities outlined in the Second Selangor Plan (2026-2030),” he said.
He said climate change should be treated as a crisis requiring joint action by the state and federal government, rather than simply as a seasonal phenomenon.
Issues such as haze, floods, rising water levels and the effects of dry weather in certain areas following extreme weather events must be addressed through a comprehensive plan involving all states.
“Environmental issues transcend state borders. It is not just a matter for Selangor and the federal government, but also involves Selangor, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Kedah and others.
“These are all issues that we need to address, with a comprehensive plan involving all states. We need to tackle them as a crisis, rather than as a phenomenon,” he said.
Asked whether the allocation for environmental initiatives would be increased under the 2027 Selangor Budget, Amirudin said the focus was not simply the amount allocated, but the actions and cooperation needed from all parties.
“It is not about the allocation. The issue is what we need to do together. Selangor cannot do this alone. If Selangor takes action but other states do not, it will be less effective.
“That is why I believe the federal government has a very important role to play, while Selangor can take the lead by initiating the necessary measures,” he said.
He said Selangor had already launched several related initiatives, including the establishment of a climate change adaptation centre, which could serve as a starting point for a more comprehensive effort to address the challenges.
