PEKA B40: Free Health Screening for Malaysians — Complete Guide

PEKA B40 (Program Kesihatan B40) was introduced by the Malaysian government to address health inequalities. The programme recognises that lower-income Malaysians face significant barriers to healthcare access — primarily cost — and that chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease disproportionately burden the B40 community. The programme is managed by MySalam in partnership with the Ministry of Health and registered private clinics nationwide. The B40 designation refers to the bottom 40% of Malaysian household income earners. In 2024, this broadly corresponds to monthly household incomes below approximately RM 4,850, though the exact threshold is updated periodically. The programme covers: - Outpatient health screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) - Selected cancer screenings - Mental health assessment - Eye health screening - Dental health screening - Income replacement benefit during hospitalisation of RM 50 per day for up to 14 days per year - Critical illness coverage for certain diagnoses Klinik Muhibbah is a registered PEKA B40 provider. If you are eligible, you can walk in and access your benefit — our staff will guide you through the registration and screening process at no cost to you.

The PEKA B40 benefit package is comprehensive. Here is what is included: 1. Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Screening: blood pressure measurement; fasting blood glucose for diabetes screening; BMI and waist circumference; cholesterol and lipid profile; kidney function; and full blood count. These screenings can be done annually. 2. Cancer Screenings: cervical cancer Pap smear for women aged 20 and above every 3 years; breast cancer clinical breast examination and referral for mammography; colorectal cancer Faecal Immunochemical Test for adults 50 and above. 3. Mental Health Screening: depression screening using the PHQ-9 tool; anxiety screening; and referral for counselling or further mental health services if screening is positive. 4. Eye Health: visual acuity testing; intraocular pressure screening for glaucoma risk; and referral for diabetic retinopathy assessment. 5. Dental Health: basic dental examination, scaling and polishing, and simple extractions. 6. Hospitalisation benefit and critical illness coverage are managed through MySalam separately. Note: the specific items covered and their limits are updated periodically by the government. Confirm current coverage at peka40.com.my or when you visit our clinic.

For many B40 Malaysians, cost is the primary barrier to healthcare — and this is where PEKA B40 makes a real difference. The programme's greatest value is detecting risk before disease develops, when interventions are cheapest, most effective, and cause the least disruption to daily life. The economics of early detection make a compelling case: - Identifying pre-diabetes enables dietary and lifestyle intervention that can prevent or delay diabetes onset — avoiding decades of medication costs and the risk of dialysis. - Detecting hypertension early means a low-cost medication can prevent a stroke costing tens of thousands of ringgit in hospitalisation and rehabilitation. - A Pap smear detecting early cervical cancer can be treated with a minor procedure. Advanced cervical cancer requires surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation — and the survival rate drops dramatically. The mental health screening component deserves special mention: depression and anxiety are among the most under-recognised health burdens in the B40 community, particularly affecting women who have experienced recent major life changes, job loss, or family challenges. Identifying these conditions early and linking patients to appropriate support is a profound service. Klinik Muhibbah encourages every eligible Masai resident to take advantage of this government-funded benefit every year. Come in alone or bring family members — no appointment needed. Walk in during operating hours with your MyKad.