KUALA TERENGGANU, April 28 – Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar outlined three key strategies being implemented by the Terengganu state government to bolster its fiscal position. These strategies include exercising control over expenditure, maximizing revenue from existing sources, and exploring opportunities for new revenue streams. Speaking during the conclusion of the debate on the Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin’s address at the State Legislative Assembly, Ahmad Samsuri emphasized the importance of reassessing project necessity, feasibility, and priority at all levels of government.
He highlighted the need for initiatives aligned with the targets and strategies outlined in Budget 2024, emphasizing their long-term benefits and adaptability to current needs. Ahmad Samsuri also underlined efforts to optimize revenue collection through enhanced enforcement and digitalization, alongside plans to explore new revenue sources such as the development of the rare earth industry and renewable energy. Stressing the importance of proactive implementation, he affirmed the state government’s commitment to close collaboration with the federal government for the well-being and development of Terengganu and the nation.
