MELAKA, Nov 17 – The Melaka state government tabled the 2016 Budget of RM327.08 million, with estimated revenue of RM327.25 million, to record a surplus budget for the 12th consecutive year, since 2005. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron said the budget included a management expenditure of RM317.62 million and liabilities of RM9.46 million.
“The management expenditure covered RM105.46 million for emoluments; services and supplies are RM127.57 million; purchase of assets are RM3.28 million; fixed charges and grants are RM89.71 million and other expenses are RM1.06 million,” he said when tabling the budget at the state assembly sitting here on Monday.
He said the budget themed ‘Prospering state, People First’ outlined five main strategies, namely strengthening the state’s economic resilience; improving productivity, innovation and green technologies; preparing for the human capital; empowering the Bumiputera agenda; and reducing the cost of living.
Idris said the state government was expected to collect revenue of RM116.15 from tax revenue; non-tax revenue are RM154.51 million; non-revenue receipts are RM56.59 million. He said the state government revenue was estimated to increase to RM24.33 million or 8.03 per cent higher than last year’s budget.
“The allocation for development is RM55 million, namely, RM14.23 million for infrastructure; RM11.7 million for community development; RM13.97 million for the economy; RM9.3 million for religious purposes; RM2 million for veterinary and agriculture development and RM3.8 million for administration and social,” he said.
Meanwhile, met by reporters after the state assembly sitting, Idris said the surplus budget showed that the state government was always committed to strengthen the state’s financial position by increasing revenue collection and be more prudent with its expenses. He also added in the budget, the state government would also pay close attention to continue to prosper and preserve the environment for the survival of future generations.
