In 2021, the projected revenue of the State of Johor is RM1,609.07 million. While the projected expenditure in 2021 is RM1,857.21 million. This scenario shows that the 2021 Budget is a Budget deficit of RM248.14 million.
There are three key objectives under the Johor Budget 2021, which are:
- Ensuring economic resilience and survival
- Empowering the welfare of the people of Johor
- Ensuring the well-being and prosperity of the people of Johor
Johor’s economic recovery strategy will be driven by three main agendas which are:
- Johor Food Security Agenda
- Johor Digital Agenda
- Establishment of Johor Economic, Tourism and Cultural Office (JETCO) in Singapore
In addition, this budget will focus on the 12 Major Welfare, Empowerment, and Outcome Agenda, which are the 2021 Budget Implementation Strategy, under the “Resilient for Prosperity” theme. The main initiatives are shown in the infographic above.