
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

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

Dengue fever cases up 11.6 pct in 48th epidemiological week
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there were two deaths from dengue fever complications in 48th ME.
Fri Dec 09 2022

Cough syrup products linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia not registered in Malaysia - Health DG
The four cough and cold syrup products, linked to the death of 66 children in Gambia, are not registered in Malaysia, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Oct 07 2022

MOH to take actions against illegal dental practitioners - Health D-G
The MoH will take enforcement actions against illegal dental practitioners under the Dental Act 2018 (Act 804), said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Aug 10 2022

Workplace bullying increases health risks, affects work performance
Workplace bullying has contributed to various problems, including increased health risks and poor work performance, said Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Jul 24 2022

COVID-19: New cases, fatalities on the rise - Health DG
New COVID-19 cases increased by 27.9 pct from July 3-9 compared to the week before that, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
Mon Jul 11 2022

Khairy heads Malaysian delegation to WHA75 in Geneva, Switzerland
Khairy left for Geneva last night, accompanied by Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah and MOH senior officials.
Fri May 20 2022

Only one in five patients successfully control hypertension - Dr Noor Hisham
Only one in five patients manage to control hypertension, said Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed May 18 2022

Dr Noor Hisham prescribes measures to avoid heat stroke
In view of the rising temperature and warmer weather, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has advised the public to take precautionary measures to avoid heat stroke.
Mon May 16 2022

COVID: Rt increasing, no drastic rise in cases - Health DG
There has been a rise in the country's COVID-19 infectivity rate (Rt) although there is no drastic rise in cases, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
Thu May 12 2022

COVID: MOH expects spike in categories 1, 2 cases after Aidilfitri - Health DG
MOH expects a spike of positive COVID-19 cases after the Aidilfitri celebration but a majority of cases are in categories one and two, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Mon May 02 2022

New COVID-19 cases drop below 15,000, almost all in categories one and two
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia dropped to 14,692 yesterday, with 99.46 per cent in categories one and two, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Apr 03 2022

COVID: Malaysia is only in transition to endemic phase; adhere to SOP - Health DG
The public has been reminded that the country is only in a transition phase to endemic and has not yet entered the endemic phase, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Apr 01 2022

COVID: Number of recoveries much higher than new positive cases yesterday - Health DG
The number of COVID-19 recovered cases was much higher than the number of new positive cases yesterday said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Mar 27 2022

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025