Complete Health & Medical Guide for Malaysia

🏥 Your Healthcare Journey in Malaysia

From birth to old age, here's how Malaysia's healthcare system supports you throughout your life.

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Birth & Child Care

Free vaccinations & checkups

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Public Healthcare

Affordable treatment

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Medical Insurance

Private healthcare access

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Emergency Care

24/7 emergency services

🏥 Public Healthcare in Malaysia

🏛️ Government Healthcare Facilities

Klinik Kesihatan: Primary care, basic treatments

Hospital Kerajaan: Specialist care, surgeries, emergency

Cost: RM1-RM5 for outpatient

Coverage: Comprehensive healthcare for all Malaysians

What to bring for registration:

MyKad (mandatory)
Referral letter (if needed)
Appointment slip (if pre-booked)
Previous medical records (if available)

⚠️ Important: Expect longer wait times. Arrive early and bring entertainment for waiting.

MOH Portal | Find Clinic

💰 Public Healthcare Costs

Outpatient: RM1-RM5

Emergency: RM1 for Malaysians

Inpatient: Subsidised fees

✅ Advantages

• Highly affordable

• Comprehensive coverage

• Quality medical care

❌ Disadvantages

• Long wait times

• Referral system required

• Limited appointment slots

📱 MySejahtera App – Your Health Dashboard

📥 Setting Up MySejahtera

Download: Google Play Store or Apple App Store

Cost: Free

Requirements: Phone number and MyKad

Processing time: Instant setup

Step-by-step setup:

Download MySejahtera from app store
Register with your phone number
Verify with OTP code
Link your MyKad details

⚠️ Important: Keep your phone number updated to receive health notifications.

MySejahtera Official

🔧 Key Features & Troubleshooting

Vaccination Records: View your vaccination history

Health Screening: Book checkups at clinics

Contact Tracing: Monitor COVID-19 exposure

Adding Dependents

• Go to Profile section

• Select "Add Dependent"

• Upload required documents

• Wait 1-3 days for approval

Common Fixes

• Update phone: Profile → Edit

• App issues: Clear cache

• Vaccination status: Contact center

🚨 Emergency Healthcare

🆘 Emergency Situations

Emergency hotline: 999

Cost: RM1 for Malaysians

Free for: B40 group under Peka B40

Response time: 10-15 minutes (urban areas)

Call 999 immediately for:

Chest pain or heart attack symptoms
Severe bleeding or injuries
Loss of consciousness
Difficulty breathing
Severe accidents

⚠️ Emergency triage: Red (immediate), Yellow (1hr), Green (4hr), Blue (can wait)

📞 Call 999

🚑 Ambulance Services

Government: Call 999 (free)

Private options: RM200-RM500

Coverage: Nationwide

What to Bring

• MyKad (mandatory)

• Insurance card (if any)

• Emergency contacts

• Medication list

Private Ambulance

• St. John: 03-4257 7999

• Life Line: 03-4023 9999

• Faster response times

• Premium services

🔍 Health Screening & Prevention

🆓 Free Health Screenings

Peka B40 Program: Completely free for B40 group

HPV Vaccination: Free for teen girls (13-14 years)

Basic checkups: Available at all Klinik Kesihatan

Eligibility: Malaysian citizens

Peka B40 includes:

Blood tests (sugar, cholesterol)
Cancer screening tests
Basic health checkups
Follow-up consultations

⚠️ Eligibility: Household income below RM4,850/month

Check B40 Eligibility

📅 Health Check by Age

Ages 18-30

• Blood pressure check

• BMI measurement

• Blood sugar & cholesterol

Ages 31-50

• All of the above plus:

• Mammogram (women)

• Pap smear (women)

• Prostate check (men 40+)

Ages 50+

• Previous tests plus:

• Bone density scan

• Colorectal screening

• Eye examination

💳 Medical Cards & Health Insurance

🏥 Government vs Private Healthcare

Government: RM1-RM5, longer waits, referral needed

Private: RM50-200+, faster service, direct access

Medical card: Optional insurance for private hospitals

Medical insurance types:

Basic Medical Card (hospital only)
Investment-Linked Plans (insurance + investment)
Takaful Plans (Sharia-compliant)

⚠️ Consider: Annual limits, co-payment %, pre-existing conditions coverage

🏢 Insurance Companies

Conventional

• Prudential

• AIA

• Allianz

• Great Eastern

Takaful

• Etiqa Takaful

• Prudential BSN Takaful

• Takaful Malaysia

• (Sharia-compliant)

🤱 Maternity & Child Healthcare

🤰 Antenatal Care

Where: Klinik Kesihatan

Cost: RM1 per visit

Included: Checkups, scans, supplements, delivery

Requirements: MyKad + pregnancy confirmation

Registration process:

Visit nearest Klinik Kesihatan with MyKad
Bring pregnancy confirmation from doctor
Register for antenatal care program
Receive appointment schedule

💉 Baby Immunisations

Cost: Free at government facilities

Where: Klinik Kesihatan or government hospitals

Birth-6 Months

• Birth: BCG, Hepatitis B

• 2M: DPT, Polio, Hib

• 3M: DPT, Polio, Hib (2nd)

• 5M: DPT, Polio, Hib (3rd)

• 6M: Hepatitis B (2nd)

9-18 Months

• 9M: MMR (1st dose)

• 18M: MMR (2nd dose)

• 18M: DPT (booster)

🧠 Mental Health Support

🏥 Government Mental Health Services

Where: Klinik Kesihatan, Hospital Bahagia

Cost: RM1-RM5 per session

Services: Counseling, psychiatric treatment

Process: Referral from clinic required

How to get help:

Visit Klinik Kesihatan
Request referral to mental health services
Attend screening appointment
Follow treatment plan

⚠️ Crisis hotlines: Befrienders 03-7627 2929 (24/7), Talian Kasih 15888

🏥 Private Mental Health

Cost: RM150-RM300 per session

Advantage: No referral needed, shorter wait

Access: Direct appointment with psychiatrist

When to Seek Help

• Persistent sadness/anxiety

• Thoughts of self-harm

• Substance abuse

• Sleep/appetite changes

Crisis Support

• Befrienders: 03-7627 2929

• Talian Kasih: 15888

• MIASA: 03-2780 6803

💰 Healthcare Help for the Poor (B40)

🆓 Peka B40 Program

Eligibility: Household income below RM4,850/month

Cost: Completely free

Coverage: Screening, treatment, medications

Registration: At Klinik Kesihatan

What's included:

Free health screening
Free treatment at government facilities
Free medications
Specialist consultations
Emergency treatment