SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 — Selangor Budget 2027 is not intended as an election sweetener but has instead been formulated to ensure every plan and allocation benefits the people.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government recognised that every decision carried political implications, but this would not undermine its commitment to development and public welfare.
He said programmes would continue to be implemented and assistance announced regardless of whether it was election season.
“Every decision we make, whether involving the First Selangor Plan (RS-1), Second Selangor Plan (RS-2), economic stimulus packages or even the tabling of this budget, will inevitably have political implications.
“Whether it is election season or not, we announce Special Financial Assistance (BKK) for civil servants every year.
“Regardless of whether it is election season, we will also announce several new programmes, which we will elaborate on in the upcoming budget,” he said.
He said this during a recent special interview with Media Selangor at his official residence ahead of the tabling of Selangor Budget 2027.
During the same interview, Amirudin also hinted at positive announcements for state civil servants in the budget scheduled to be tabled today (November 13).
Focus on geopolitical and technological challenges
Amirudin said Selangor Budget 2027 would also address several major shifts, particularly geopolitical uncertainty and rapid technological developments, including cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).
He said international crises occurring far from Malaysia could still indirectly affect people's lives.
“We have entered a period of crises that are not immediately visible to us. Although these crises are happening far away, they still affect us indirectly.
“Therefore, we will introduce several measures to help the people withstand these uncertainties,” he said.
Earlier, Amirudin said climate change, environmental sustainability, education, skilled manpower and technological transition were among the priorities considered in preparing Selangor Budget 2027.
He made the remarks during a Budget 2027 engagement session in September, which brought together key stakeholders and prominent figures in economics and development.
