KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has allocated RM650 million under Sarawak Budget 2027 for the implementation of Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) to help low-income and vulnerable groups cope with the rising cost of living.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said the allocation would enable the continuation of targeted financial assistance for B40 households, senior citizens and eligible singles, who will receive RM1,100, RM600 and RM375 respectively.
“In facing the rising cost of living, we, the GPS Government stands resolute in our mission to shield the vulnerable, empower families and uphold the principle that no Sarawakian shall be left behind.
“Under this initiative, we reinforce direct cash buffers through enhanced targeted assistance, including SKAS which provides financial aids for B40 households, senior citizens and eligible singles,” he said.
He said this when tabling the Supply (2027) Bill, 2026 for its second reading at the Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Monday.
The SKAS allocation is among the Sarawak Government's direct and targeted assistance measures aimed at easing the financial burden on the people, particularly amid rising living costs. -UKASnews
Prepared by: Jonnie Kiew
Photos: Hazrin Sunaini & Muhammad Rais Sanusi
Translator: Ryan Lim
