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Malaysia's Flawed Health Chief

Noor Hisham’s dark legacy

Apr 18, 2023
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By: Murray Hunter

On April 21, Dr. Noor Hisham is scheduled to retire as director-general of Malaysia’s Ministry of Health after 35 years service — his last act becoming a hero to many during the Covid-19 pandemic, a public figure known to almost all due to his TV briefings. He would be named by China Global TV Network (CGTN) as one of the world’s top do…

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