Rural development Sarawak Budget 2027 focus

LIMBANG, 11 Oct: Rural development is expected to be among the main focuses of Sarawak's Budget 2027 to bridge the development gap and ensure basic facilities as well as economic opportunities can be enjoyed more fully.

Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development of Sarawak, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the priority is to improve access to roads, clean water supply, electricity and telecommunications, especially in rural areas.

"Tomorrow is the announcement of the presentation of the Sarawak Government's budget 2027. We are looking forward to the same and increased budget for 2027, we will get more allocations to define development in Sarawak.

"This budget is a development-friendly budget especially for rural development", he said.

Member of the National Assembly (ADUN) Bukit Kota said this when speaking at the inauguration of the 19th edition of Bukit Mas Day Festa 2026, today.

He was present representing the Deputy Prime Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

The meeting was attended by Chairperson of the MDL Council, Sufian Mohat and MDL Secretary, Michelle Hildalyne Jering Anthony Luta.

The Sarawak Budget 2027 is scheduled to be presented by the Prime Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on 12 October this year in conjunction with the Conference of the State Assembly (DUN) of Sarawak which will take place from 12 to 21 October 2026.

Abdul Rahman said infrastructure development in northern Sarawak including Balance and Lawas remains important for opening access to remote areas, facilitating population mobility and boosting local economy.

Apart from physical infrastructure, he explained, education and health facilities in rural areas also need to be taken into consideration to ensure better access of communities to basic services.

In this regard, Abdul Rahman hopes that Sarawak Budget 2027 not only provides adequate allocations but also sets development strategies that meet the needs of rural communities and drive economic growth in the state including in rural areas.