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Malaysia Directs RM21.26 Billion to Narrow Six-State Development Gap

Malaysia is directing RM21.26 billion to six states under Budget 2027, with infrastructure and measurable development outcomes taking priority.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 14 October 2026 – Malaysia has allocated RM21.26 billion in development expenditure to Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah, Sabah and Sarawak under Budget 2027, placing infrastructure and social mobility at the centre of efforts to narrow regional gaps. The allocation reflects different needs and earlier project commitments in the six states.

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said some projects were announced previously but begin implementation this year, while others require multi-year commitments because of their scale. The six-state package sits within RM83 billion of total development spending in the federal budget.

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