Anwar questions low testing rates despite increase in Covid-19 cases

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Tuesday, 22 Jun 2021
12:58 PM MYT

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. -The Star filepic

PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 testing rates have decreased by half since nearly a month ago, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Opposition leader questioned the low number of tests that are being conducted by the authorities.

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