#KiniNews: Tiong ready to face backlash to keep Health DG accountable
Bintulu MP Tiong King Sing has doubled down on his criticism of Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that he didn't care about the backlash if it meant keeping the DG accountable.
Tiong, who is the PDP president, had on Wednesday accused Noor Hisham of being "afraid to die" for not visiting Sabah at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in the state.
However, Tiong maintained that his criticism is justified. He gave the example of instances where medical workers in Sarawak had to improvise due to a lack of personal protective equipment.
Tiong, who is the PDP president, had on Wednesday accused Noor Hisham of being "afraid to die" for not visiting Sabah at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in the state.
However, Tiong maintained that his criticism is justified. He gave the example of instances where medical workers in Sarawak had to improvise due to a lack of personal protective equipment.
Mon Mar 21 2022
#AWANIJr: Saya kerja untuk anda, anda duduk rumah untuk saya
Menyarungkan set peralatan perlindungan diri atau lebih dikenali sebagai PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) merupakan pengalaman mencabar paling berharga dan sukar dilupakan. Namun demi negara, para petugas barisan hadapan menghadapinya dengan penuh kesabaran. Bersama-sama Wan Muhammad Yusuf Wan Roslan 12, pengacara SEKEP TV, TV PSS Sk Paka, Dungun Terengganu membawakan perkongsian pengalaman salah seorang petugas barisan hadapan menangani COVID-19.
AWANIJr merupakan inisiatif terbaharu Astro AWANI dalam menggalakkan pelajar-pelajar sekolah rendah dan menengah untuk menyumbang kreativiti mereka dalam bentuk penulisan dan multimedia.
AWANIJr merupakan inisiatif terbaharu Astro AWANI dalam menggalakkan pelajar-pelajar sekolah rendah dan menengah untuk menyumbang kreativiti mereka dalam bentuk penulisan dan multimedia.
Fri Mar 18 2022
![Nadma receives ICT, medical equipment from US Nadma receives ICT, medical equipment from US](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71609820487_Nadma.jpg)
Nadma receives ICT, medical equipment from US
The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has received information technology (ICT) and medical equipment as well as personal protective equipment (PPE) worth RM1 million from the United States.
Tue Jun 15 2021
![Use of saliva samples for COVID-19 test at govt hospitals soon - Dr Adham Use of saliva samples for COVID-19 test at govt hospitals soon - Dr Adham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612701297_DRADHAMBABA.jpg)
Use of saliva samples for COVID-19 test at govt hospitals soon - Dr Adham
Dr Adham said the sampling method using saliva is self-collected and this is expected to save on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Thu Feb 18 2021
![Former Lord President Salleh Abas laid to rest Former Lord President Salleh Abas laid to rest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610774096_tunmohamedsalleh.jpg)
Former Lord President Salleh Abas laid to rest
The burial process was handled by some 10 personnel from the Terengganu Health Department who were wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Sat Jan 16 2021
![PM visits EMCO area at Medan 88 Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi PM visits EMCO area at Medan 88 Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605070293_PKPDBandarSalak.jpg)
PM visits EMCO area at Medan 88 Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi
Clad in full personal protective equipment (PPE) set, the Prime Minister spent about half an hour checking around the EMCO area.
Wed Nov 11 2020
![COVID-19: Procurement for flood management in progress - Redzuan COVID-19: Procurement for flood management in progress - Redzuan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/61549421334_aerialviewflood.jpg)
COVID-19: Procurement for flood management in progress - Redzuan
The procurement included the purchase of new assets, such as boats, four-wheel drive vehicles, food items, tents and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Sun Oct 18 2020
![Personal protection equipment becomes focus of raya preparations Personal protection equipment becomes focus of raya preparations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41590056151_TBMedicalMask.jpg)
Personal protection equipment becomes focus of raya preparations
With just a few days of Ramadan left, Muslims are busy making last-minute preparations to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Thu May 21 2020
![Wanting to help hospitals, Malaysian school girl sews dozens of PPEs Wanting to help hospitals, Malaysian school girl sews dozens of PPEs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589160542_AfiaQistina.jpg)
Wanting to help hospitals, Malaysian school girl sews dozens of PPEs
Nur Afia, who learned to sew at the age of five, can make four full personal protective equipment (PPE) gowns a day.
Mon May 11 2020
![COVID-19: Thailand reports four new cases, one more death COVID-19: Thailand reports four new cases, one more death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71588664564_TBCovidThailand.jpg)
COVID-19: Thailand reports four new cases, one more death
The latest fatality - a 68-year-old Thai man from Bangkok who was diagnosed with the deadly virus in middle of March.
Sat May 09 2020
![UMW Holdings contributes RM1.3mil to fight COVID-19 including PPE for healthcare frontliners UMW Holdings contributes RM1.3mil to fight COVID-19 including PPE for healthcare frontliners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81587832932_UMWcontributionP.jpg)
UMW Holdings contributes RM1.3mil to fight COVID-19 including PPE for healthcare frontliners
A total of 15,000 disposable headscarves, 10,000 gowns and 3,000 boot covers will be distributed to hospitals, where PPE are essential.
Sat Apr 25 2020
![N95 face masks priority for healthcare personnel in ICU, COVID-19 wards - Noor Hisham N95 face masks priority for healthcare personnel in ICU, COVID-19 wards - Noor Hisham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/81581003530_Mask.jpg)
N95 face masks priority for healthcare personnel in ICU, COVID-19 wards - Noor Hisham
Healthcare personnel in normal clinics can use a three-layer face mask when not dealing with COVID-19 patients.
Mon Apr 20 2020
![MoH closely monitoring PPE stock, usage - Health DG MoH closely monitoring PPE stock, usage - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71586867362_PPE.jpg)
MoH closely monitoring PPE stock, usage - Health DG
The Health Ministry is closely monitoring the stock level and usage of each type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in every state, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
Tue Apr 14 2020
![MOH probes head protector made from garbage bag MOH probes head protector made from garbage bag](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61586600775_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
MOH probes head protector made from garbage bag
Viraled pictures of what purportedly was a health clinic personnel in Perak, wearing a head protector made from a garbage bag.
Sat Apr 11 2020
![PPE supply for hospitals is enough, says Dr Noor Hisham PPE supply for hospitals is enough, says Dr Noor Hisham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71586351502_hospital.jpg)
PPE supply for hospitals is enough, says Dr Noor Hisham
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has a sufficient supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontliners in hospitals, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Apr 08 2020