I am taking a rest first - Dr Noor Hisham
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said all he wanted to do was to take a break after serving the MOH.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Health Minister, MOH express gratitude to Dr Noor Hisham
Health DG Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has called it a day after serving Malaysia for 35 years in the public healthcare sector.
Wed Apr 19 2023
COVID-19: MOH to examine seven indicators before tightening SOP - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said if a new variant other than Omicron is detected, the MOH will monitor the extent of infectivity of the variant.
Tue Jan 10 2023
New COVID-19 cases drop 14.2 pct last week - Dr Noor Hisham
Dr Noor Hisham the number of local cases dropped from 3,735 to 3,213 cases from Jan 1 to 7.
Mon Jan 09 2023
COVID-19: Monitoring of asymptomatic patients to be done totally via MySejahtera - Health D-G
From now on the reporting and monitoring of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients will be done totally through the MySejahtera platform.
Mon Jan 02 2023
No new COVID-19 variants detected so far - Health DG
No new COVID-19 variants of COVID-19 have been detected so far, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today.
Fri Dec 30 2022
COVID-19: MOH advises frontliners, high risk groups to get booster dose
The MoH recommends frontliners and the public, especially high-risk groups, get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine following the latest developments on the pandemic in China.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Floods affect health facilities in Kelantan, Terengganu - Dr Noor Hisham
Dr Noor Hisham said all healthcare services at the HRPZ II are still operating as usual even though floodwater has entered the hospital.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Dengue cases up 16 pct last week
Dr Noor Hisham in a statement today said two deaths due to dengue fever complications were reported this week.
Thu Nov 10 2022
9.3 pct increase in dengue cases - Health DG
The number of dengue fever cases in EW42 has increased by 137 cases or 9.3 per cent to 1,614 cases, Health D-G Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
Thu Oct 27 2022
COVID-19: New cases surge 21.5 per cent in a week - Health DG
A total of 14,525 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in ME 42/2022 from Oct 16-22, an increase of 21.5 per cent.
Mon Oct 24 2022
Dengue cases increase in 40th epidemiological week - Dr Noor Hisham
A total of 1,474 dengue fever cases were reported in the 40th Epidemiological Week (EW 40) between Oct 2 and 8 compared to 1,460 in EW 39.
Thu Oct 13 2022
New COVID-19 cases drop almost five per cent
The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in Malaysia from Sept 18-24 dropped 4.9 pct to 12,963 cases compared to 13,627 from Sept 11-17.
Mon Sep 26 2022
King, Queen congratulate Health DG on conferment of RCSEd honour
Their Majesties have extended congratulations to Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah on being awarded the 2021 RCSEd International Medal on Saturday.
Sun Sep 25 2022
KL to be lit up in orange in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day - Noor Hisham
Dr Noor Hisham said many interesting activities including a photography competition would also be held at Symphony Lake KLCC.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024