Works Minister Baru Bian speaks during a news conference in Putrajaya February 6, 2020. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

SARIKEI, Feb 7 — A sum of RM1.102 billion has been allocated for new and existing Works Ministry projects in Sarawak this year, Minister Baru Bian said.

He said the allocation was part of the RM6.17 billion approved for the ministry when Budget 2020 was tabled last year.