Muhyiddin: Blood donors are national heroes especially during Covid-19 fight
Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 01:14 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Blood donors are also national heroes because they voluntarily donate blood to meet the needs of others and save lives, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. He said this in a video message, in conjunction with the national level Blood Donor Day themed ‘Safe Blood Saves Lives’ and ‘Donate Blood for Global Health,’ via his Facebook page today.
The prime minister said as the country enters the Covid-19 recovery phase, the new normal of life will have to continue as we celebrate Blood Donor Day this year.
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