Covid-19: Govt willing to spend to save lives and economy, says Muhyiddin

KOTA SAMARAHAN (Bernama): Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the government is spending a lot to combat the Covid-19 pandemic because it is important to save lives and the national economy.

The Prime Minister said the pandemic was very challenging because it posed a threat to people's lives and battered the economy, forcing the government to spend huge amounts of money to buy medicines, ensure enough hospital beds and increase the number of doctors and nurses.