ProtectHealth Is Expanding Its Partnerships To Get More Eligible Malaysians Screened
And details on how to check if you qualify.
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ProtectHealth is working with more partners to help eligible Malaysians access health screening
Through collaborations with community agencies, retailers, and healthcare providers, ProtectHealth aims to raise awareness of PeKa Sihat and bring screening closer to more communities.
PeKa Sihat, formerly known as PeKa B40, is a Ministry of Health programme administered by ProtectHealth. As of September 2026, 2.1 million Malaysians had undergone screening through the programme.
More than four in 10 people screened had a previously undetected health concern
According to ProtectHealth, 43.9% of those screened since 2019 had at least one previously undetected non-communicable disease (NCD) or health concern.
The wider national figures also show why screening matters. The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 found that among Malaysian adults:
- 15.6% had diabetes, or about one in six.
- 29.2% had hypertension, or nearly three in 10.
- 33.3% had high cholesterol, or about one in three.
About two in five adults with diabetes and roughly half of those with high cholesterol were unaware they had these conditions until the survey.
Yet, according to ProtectHealth, around 5 million eligible Malaysians have still not undergone PeKa Sihat screening. Reaching them is a priority for the organisation.
ProtectHealth works with community agencies and retail partners to reach more people
Its outreach collaborations involve agencies such as FELDA, RISDA, state zakat boards, JAKOA, and Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas (PAWE) to reach specific communities, particularly those in remote areas.
Promotional collaborations help raise awareness and bring screening closer to the public. According to ProtectHealth, Mydin and KK Mart have been partners since 2019, hosting screening events at their premises.
Both approaches serve the same purpose: encouraging more eligible Malaysians to get screened and identifying health concerns earlier.
Collaborations involving general practitioner (GP) services are limited to practices registered under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586).
Since 2019, more than 5,900 private GPs provide PeKa Sihat screening nationwide
ProtectHealth says it has increased the screening consultation fee for all participating GPs in recognition of their role. It also remains open to working with eligible healthcare providers, including independent and solo practices.
Qualitas and Alpro are also offering additional benefits to encourage more people to get screened
ProtectHealth has also partnered with healthcare providers Qualitas Medical Group and Alpro to offer additional benefits to eligible Malaysians who complete their PeKa Sihat screening at selected clinics.
Through Qualitas Medical Group's QVAXB40 initiative, up to 100,000 free influenza vaccine doses are available to eligible beneficiaries who undergo screening at selected Qualitas clinics.
Meanwhile, eligible beneficiaries who complete their PeKa Sihat screening at a participating Alpro clinic can receive a free CarePass PeKa Edition, with benefits valued by Alpro at over RM599.
Available to up to 500,000 beneficiaries on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last, the pass is valid for 12 months from activation. Benefits include:
- Influenza vaccination
- Eye screening with an optometrist's review
- A hearing test and audiologist consultation
- A 45-minute neck and back therapy session with a physiotherapist
- Personal accident protection of up to RM50,000
Members can also access online doctor consultations from RM29 per visit.
Eligible Malaysians can check their status online and bring their MyKad for screening
PeKa Sihat covers eligible Malaysian Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients and their registered spouses aged 40 and above, just make sure to bring your MyKad when attending your screening.
You can check your eligibility here.
