Dr Noor Hisham – the man of the hour


An honour: CGTN cited Dr Noor Hisham as among the ‘top doctors’ in the world for his approach in handling the Covid-19 pandemic.

HEALTH director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah gets uncomfortable every time the media attempts to extract more about his life.

He has shied away from the praise heaped on him and his team, dismissing the national heroes title, insisting that it’s their service to the ministry which is significant.

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