GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today tabled a RM1.088 billion budget with a projected deficit of RM19.92 million.

He said the 2026 budget has a higher projected revenue of RM1.068 billion, an increase of 17.81 per cent or RM161.44 million, which led to a lower deficit despite a higher budget compared to 2025.