The downward trend of new Covid-19 cases in Sarawak has not been manipulated as alleged by certain parties, said Deputy Chief Minister Douglas Uggah Embas.

He said certain individuals had made claims on social media that the figures were made up by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to substantiate the move to proceed with the much-anticipated 12th state election.

"The figures are reported daily by the Health Ministry. The state government has no hand in this. Some netizens are accusing the government...