I only helped with transport of ventilators, says Dr Wee


KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) has called on the Health Ministry to clarify his role in the procurement of ventilators during the Covid-19 crisis.

Dr Wee told the Dewan Rakyat the directive to buy the ventilators came from the National Security Council and Cabinet between March 20 and 25, 2020.

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