KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- Close to RM2 billion was spent last year on road maintenance in Peninsular Malaysia, involving 11 states, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said.

Alexander stated that 79.45 per cent of the total 2024 allocation was directed toward Peninsular roads, averaging 7.22 per cent per state, while Sabah received 13.23 per cent, Sarawak 6.378 per cent, and Labuan 0.95 per cent.

"Referring to the honourable member's question, the maintenance allocation for federal roads in Peninsular Malaysia channelled in 2024 amounts to RM1.909 billion. This includes distribution to 11 states covering routine maintenance, periodic pavement and non-pavement maintenance, bridge maintenance, streetlights, traffic signals, an...