And 10 June marks a bittersweet day for the Health Ministry Deputy Director-General (Medical) Datuk Dr Rohaizat Yon.
Dr Noor Hisham is sad
During the daily COVID-19 press conference, Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah ended the session with an announcement of Dr Rohaizat’s retirement.Hisham was seen trying to hold back his tears as he made the announcement.
@DGHisham sebak semasa mengumumkan persaraan Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan, Datuk Dr Rohaizat Yon semasa sidang media harian KKM.
— ??Astro AWANI?? (@501Awani) June 10, 2020
Terima Kasih 'Panglima Perang KKM' dan selamat bersara pic.twitter.com/tDnC5mPvzx
“Today is the last day of work for one of my “panglima perang” (war generals) who will retire. He has been serving the Health Ministry for 35 years and 10 days and has been in the team battling against Covid-19 together,” Hisham said.
“Many thanks to Dr Rohaizat for his high level of commitment throughout his service for the people of Malaysia.”
Netizens were touched after watching DG Hisham’s announcement, and also thanked Dr Rohaizat for his service to the nation and wished him a happy retirement.
Bergenang air mata dgr ucapan DG. Can feel that he appreciated the team work . Selamat bersara Datuk Dr Rohaizat.
— blueocean (@ayg16) June 10, 2020
Selamat bersara Datuk Dr Rohaizat Yon. Panglima KKM. Terima kasih atas segala jasa bakti Datuk dalam menangani Covid-19 bersama2. Terbaik Datuk
— Siti Azura Abdul Aziz (@SitiAzuraAbdul1) June 10, 2020
Sebak.. Enjoy the retirement Datuk
— Norainie FA (@cahyamatha) June 10, 2020
Bersara dengan bergaya. Terima kasih Datuk Dr Rohaizat! Moga Allah merahmati anda..
— Achikmimie (@abdkadirmimie) June 10, 2020
baris² kata yg keluar dari mulut DG Hisham nampak benar dia menyayangi rakan dia ??
— Effie Amri ?? (@effie7am) June 10, 2020
Datuk Dr Rohaizat must be the best timb for DG.. bila the best worker keluar ofis, mesti sebak wei! ?
— Lenggang Enggang (@chazajamaludin) June 10, 2020
KP yg sangat merendah diri. Jarang2 orang lebih atas kita akan tangisi kepergian kita.
— Friends of Wan Fahysal (@Yanendei) June 10, 2020
Today, @DGHisham paid an emotional tribute to his deputy Dr Rohaizat at the end of the press conference.
— ⚡Jœ Kàóß Jr⚡* (@joekaosjr) June 10, 2020
Dr Rohaizat oversees hspitals - he ensures there are enough Covid19 beds and ventilators.
On his last day, for the first time too, there are 0 patients on ventilators. https://t.co/Vv7sH0FCYe
i cant see DG Hisyam menangis?
— ♍️ (@suesumbira) June 10, 2020
thanks Dr. Rohaizat for your 35th services with MOH. selamat bersara ?
In an interview with The Star Online, the former Health Deputy DG said that COVID-19 was the most challenging task throughout his career.
“We have not stopped working since the COVID-19 outbreak started in December. Even on Hari Raya, although we were allowed some relaxation, we still had to come to work, ” he said.
Thank you Dr Rohaizat for everything you’ve done for the country, it’s your turn to rest now.
Jasamu dikenang!