Well-earned rest for health chief


Next chapter: Dr Noor Hisham (in batik) who blazed a trail in Malaysia’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic is looking forward to the ‘challenges’ of retirement. He is pictured in this file photo with nurses at the launch of the Evolution Of Nurses’ Uniform exhibition at the National Museum.

PETALING JAYA: Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is ready to retire this month after having served the nation for 35 years, of which the last few have been among the most challenging in his illustrious career.

The father of six said he is looking forward to spending more time with his family after he steps down on April 21, the day he reaches 60 and the mandatory retirement age for public service members.

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