Factor in Sarawak’s rural infrastructure challenges for Budget 2026, Recoda tells Putrajaya

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Sarawak's Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) urged the federal government to consider the state's unique rural infrastructure challenges when formulating Budget 2026. Recoda CEO Datuk Ismawi Ismuni highlighted the difficulties of applying standard procurement and budgeting approaches to Sarawak's diverse terrain and logistical complexities. He emphasized the need for tailored support mechanisms for smaller local contractors who possess local expertise but often lack the financial capacity to handle project delays. Recoda's appeal for specialized consideration was presented at the Works Ministry's 2026 Budget Dialogue Session in Kuala Lumpur.