It is a true honor that Malaysian Health Director-General, Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, had recently been recognized as one of the world's top doctors, also the face of our country's response to COVID-19.
Winning the hearts of all Malaysians, the Minister of Health Malaysia also congratulated him on his Facebook.
Photo source: The Star
A question regarding this recognition was raised on yesterday (April 16) daily media conference updates on Malaysia's COVID-19 situation. It was shared by a Twitter user (@shukery_azizan) on Twitter that a media, seemingly from Harian Metro asked the following question:
"What is the significance to Datuk and MoH on Datuk's recognition as the world's top 3 health directors?"
Masa sesi sidang media KKM tadi, ada satu soalan daripada media Harian Metro berbunyi lebih kurang
— Shukery Azizan (@shukery_azizan) April 16, 2020
“Apa signifikan kepada Datuk dan KKM atas pengiktirafan sebagai 3 pengarah kesihatan terbaik dunia?”
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This question was asked unexpectedly. Dr. Noor Hisham, known for his calmness and humble, here's how he responded:
"This recognition is not for me, but it is for the NATION. In MoH, we work as a team, and we could only provide advice. It is the Malaysian Prime Minister who is making the decision and enforcing it."
Not only he is being humble of this recognition, he further complimented all front liners, including the army and health workers, not forgetting to mention all ministries and cooperative Malaysians.
That's the kind of humble spirit this man possesses that won the hearts of all Malaysians. Thank you, Dr. Noor Hisham!
