Kuala lumpur: The Johor government today tabled a state budget of RM2.546 billion for 2026 compared with RM1.999 billion last year, with efforts to focus on safeguarding Johoreans’ welfare and well-being as well as to strengthen the state’s fiscal position.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said its projected revenue is expected to increase to RM2.55 billion, making it one of the states with among the strongest financial foundations in Malaysia, surpassing the original Budget 2025 projection.
“This means that the Johor Budget 2026 is a surplus budget which amounts to RM4.45 million,” Onn Hafiz said, tabling Johor’s Budget 2026 at the Johor State Legislative Assembly here today. He attributed this to disciplined fiscal management and effective state economic strategies.
Onn Hafiz noted, “Johor’s economy and performance are very encouraging. It is now on a strong footing, with state revenue reaching RM2.55 billion, supported by increased zakat collections, local authority revenue, the Johor Housing Development Corporation, and profits from state government-linked companies.”
He emphasized that the state budget, themed ‘A Prosperous Johor People,’ is aligned with the state’s six key pillars, comprising 260 initiatives for social, economic, and people’s well-being development. Over the past three years and six months, Johor attracted RM218 billion worth of investments and created more than 64,000 job opportunities, while maintaining a low unemployment rate of 2.3 per cent.
Additionally, Johor achieved a 6.4 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth, as well as agricultural sector sales of RM27.2 billion, both the highest in Malaysia. Onn Hafiz reiterated, “This rise in revenue not only reflects Johor’s economic strength but also proves that every policy and initiative implemented has produced tangible benefits for the people.”
He added that the state government is committed to maintaining this growth momentum through the implementation of development plans based on strategic investments, innovation, and inclusive prosperity by 2026.