An allocation of RM1.22 billion (or 52%) is for administrative expenses while the remaining RM1.12 billion is for development expenditure.

Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said there would be a budget deficit of RM293 million, based on the state’s projected revenue of RM2.05 billion and total estimated expenditure of RM2.34 billion.

“This deficit is larger than that in 2021 as we want to provide a substantive developmental allocation to strengthen the economy hit by the pandemic,” he said.

Amirudin said the Selangor Budget 2022 comprised five core thrusts — driving high-impact economic growth and increasing delivery efficiency; developing a caring society and social well-being; strengthening Selangor’s public health agenda; ensuring a green environment and sustainable development; and optimising smart technology and digitalisation.

Separately, the state government also announced a special financial assistance for the state’s civil servants of one month salary or a minimum of RM1,000, to be paid on Dec 29.

Amirudin said it would cost the state government RM37.5 million.

“To appreciate the tireless efforts and commitment of civil servants to ensure that service delivery remains efficient and effective, I am pleased to announce the special financial assistance of one and a half months for this year.”

He added that the first special financial assistance of half-month salary or a minimum of RM1,000 was also paid out in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration in May this year.

Amirudin also announced that the allocation for opposition assemblymen will be increased to RM400,000 for next year compared with RM150,000 currently.

For independent assemblymen who support the state government, they will receive an increase in allocation of up to RM500,000 in 2022.