Malaysia

Rohaizat Yon ends duties as health deputy director-general

He leaves after more than four months of returning from his retirement

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 31 Dec 2020 7:03PM

Rohaizat Yon ends duties as health deputy director-general
Datuk Rohaizat Yon is regarded as one of the Health Ministry’s war generals in the fight against Covid-19, having returned from retirement to serve from August 6 until today. – Facebook pic, December 31, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR – After more than four months of returning from his retirement, Datuk Rohaizat Yon finally ended his duties as health deputy director-general today.

The matter was announced by health director-general Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah via his official Facebook account.

“We and the Malaysian people appreciate his countless services and sacrifices in leading the Health Ministry medical programme all this while, working tirelessly regardless of time and day. Rohaizat was always ready to discharge his duties and responsibilities entrusted upon him.

“Hopefully, your noble services and contributions will receive divine blessings and rewards in this world and the hereafter, God willing,” he said.

Rohaizat, regarded as one of the ministry’s war generals in the fight against Covid-19, had retired on June 10 after 35 years and 10 days in service. He returned to serve the ministry from August 6 until today. – Bernama, December 31, 2020

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