The 2026 Sarawak Budget that was just tabled is focused on development spending, rural uplift, and human capital,

while also marking a shift toward new forms of revenue generation as the state positions itself for a lower-carbon future. We ask Zafri Zulkeffeli, Deputy Chief Economist of BIMB Securities as to what this means for growth and fiscal position.

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