In Malaysia, the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) through the Oral Health Programme strives to provide education, treatment, and preventive services to all levels of society, starting from infants, children, adolescents up to the elderly. Dental services at government healthcare facilities: Dental check-ups and fillings Extractions and scaling (cleaning of tartar) Oral health education in schools and communities Emergency dental treatment Early screening of oral diseases and oral cancer
An identification card issued by the Public Service Department (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam, JPA) to public service retirees. Benefit of the retiree card: medical facilities at government clinics/hospitals Public service retiree cards can be used by retirees, spouses, and their children under 26 years old or disabled children (no age limit). Reference: KWAP
Apart from government health facilities, you can also choose healthcare services from private health facilities that are registered/ licensed with the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Among the list of private health facilities in Malaysia are: Private hospitals Private medical clinics Private dental clinics Private maternity centers Private hemodialysis centers Private ambulatory care centers Private nursing homes Private psychiatric nursing homes Private blood banks Private hospices Private community mental health centers
In Malaysia, breast cancer and cervical cancer are among the most common cancers affecting women. These can be detected early with regular screening. 1.Breast cancer Risk factors: age, family history, unhealthy lifestyle Screening: breast self-exam, clinical breast exam, ultrasound, mammogram Available at MOH, LPPKN, and private clinics 2. Cervical cancer Main cause: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection Screening: Pap smear, HPV DNA test (at MOH, LPPKN, private clinics) Prevention: safe sexual practices and HPV vaccination References: LPPKN
Health facilities in Malaysia play an important role in providing basic health services and comprehensive treatment to the community including outpatient treatment, maternal and child care, mental health, surgery, dentistry and many others. Among the health facilities provided by the Ministry of Health Malaysia: Hospitals Health Clinics Community Clinics Dental Clinics
Elderly individuals with chronic diseases need to seek regular treatment to prevent more severe complications. Examples of chronic diseases: Hypertension Diabetes Asthma Elderly health screening also includes functional assessments such as: Cognitive decline Mobility Malnutrition Vision problems Hearing loss Depression
A Presumption of Death Report is an official application made to the National Registration Department (JPN) to obtain a Certificate of Presumption of Death for an individual who: Has been missing or cannot be traced for more than 7 years, or Is believed to have died even though the body was not found. Procedures Before Registering a Presumption of Death with JPN Search / extract death certificate at JPN Obtain a Presumption of Death Order from the High Court if no death record exists Register the Presumption of Death at JPN using the court order Reference: Section 108, Evidence Act 1950 (Act 56) This application allows the next-of-kin to obtain official confirmation of death based on presumption for purposes such as: Estate administration Cancellation of official documents Insurance claims Other legal matters An application for a presumed death order can be made in person or through a law firm.
Amanah Raya Berhad (ARB) is a wholly government-owned company under the Ministry of Finance Malaysia. It offers a wide range of professional and legally-based estate management and inheritance services. Services offered by ARB include: Will: A legal document that details the distribution of assets to loved ones according to your wishes. Assets that can be bequeathed include immovable property (houses, buildings) and movable property (vehicles, stocks, investments, etc.) The estate administration process includes: Collecting and managing the deceased's assets Settling any debts Distributing the estate to the rightful beneficiaries Trust Management ensures that your movable and immovable assets are inherited by your loved ones. A trust account can be opened by any individual or corporate company. Purpose: Protecting the interests of loved ones such as minors or people with disabilities Any other charitable purpose within a certain period of time Alternative instrument for the donor to transfer ownership of property that is still secured or unsecured to the recipient of the hibah The donor during his lifetime can also give away the hibah property that is still secured by fulfilling the pillars and conditions of hibah
The MADANI Medical Scheme is an initiative by the Government of Malaysia through the Ministry of Health (MOH) to support the healthcare needs of the B40 group by providing treatment for minor illnesses. 10 districts with panel clinics registered under the MADANI Medical Scheme: W.P Kuala Lumpur Gombak, Selangor Hulu Langat, Selangor Petaling, Selangor Klang, Selangor Johor Bahru, Johor Kinta, Perak Timur Laut, Pulau Pinang Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Kuching, Sarawak Eligibility for MADANI Medical Scheme STR (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah) recipients: households, senior citizens (without partner), and singles Eligibility is automatic Beneficiaries must declare that they are not receiving similar benefits from other government agencies Treatment covered under the scheme: Fever and flu Diarrhea and vomiting Sprains Headaches Minor trauma such as small wounds, etc. Benefits amount: Household: RM250 Senior citizen without partner: RM125 Single: RM75
A federal aid scheme provided by the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) to families with eligible children. Rates: Minimum RM200/month per child Maximum RM1,000/month per family RM250 per child (aged 6 and below) RM200 per child (aged 7 to 18) Purpose: To help families/guardians of children who have no guardians so they can continue to live with their families and sustain life without affecting growth and development To assist parents/guardians in caring for children in need and strengthening family institutions, including those under detention/banishment, to provide proper care
