Policy

STR recipients 40+ and spouses get free PeKa Sihat screening automatically

Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching confirms automatic eligibility for STR recipients aged 40 and above, plus spouses, under the ProtectHealth-administered PeKa Sihat programme.

Ringgit2U · 1 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysian private clinic reception area with a patient checking in

What happened1/5
STR recipients 40+ and spouses qualify without registering
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said STR recipients aged 40 and above, along with their spouses, are automatically eligible for PeKa Sihat benefits. No complicated registration process is required.
She made the announcement after a Deepavali contribution event at Arulmigu Mariamman Temple in Bukit Permai. The free screening takes place at participating private clinics, covering checks for conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol.
The real numbers2/5
Nearly half of screened Malaysians had an undetected issue
2.1 milliontotal screened as of Sep 2026
328,302screened in 2025 alone
44.5%had an undetected issue
In 2025, 328,302 individuals went through PeKa Sihat screening. 44.5 per cent of them were found to have at least one previously undetected health issue. As of September 2026, the cumulative number screened under the programme reached 2.1 million.
1. 01/02
  Nearly half of screened Malaysians had an undetected issue
  total screened as of Sep 20262.1 million
  total screened as of Sep 2026
How it affects your wallet3/5
Free screening plus up to RM20,000 in equipment aid
PeKa Sihat covers free health screenings at private clinics to catch conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol early. Beyond screening, the programme provides medical equipment aid of up to RM20,000, covering items such as heart stents, artificial joints, hearing aids, pacemakers, and intraocular lenses for cataract surgery.
A special RM1,000 incentive is available for cancer patients to complete their treatment, and a hospital transport allowance is also provided.
What to do, step by step4/5
Verify eligibility with your IC number on the PeKa Sihat website
Teo said checks can be done easily via the official PeKa Sihat website. No prior sign-up is needed for eligible STR recipients.
1. Go to the official PeKa Sihat website
2. Enter your identity card (MyKad) number to verify eligibility
3. Review the list of participating private clinics near you
4. Visit a participating private clinic for your free screening. STR recipients 40+ and their spouses do not need to register with ProtectHealth first, but call the clinic ahead to confirm availability
1. 02/02
  328,302screened in 2025 alone
  Nearly half of screened Malaysians had an undetected issue
  screened in 2025 alone
Why it matters5/5
ProtectHealth runs PeKa Sihat to ease government clinic queues
PeKa Sihat is a government healthcare initiative administered by ProtectHealth. Its goal is to encourage eligible Malaysians to undergo health screenings and identify risks early.
The free private-clinic model is designed to ease congestion at government health facilities.

Questions people ask

Does my spouse also get free screening if they are under 40?

Teo Nie Ching stated that STR recipients aged 40 and above and their spouses qualify automatically. The report does not specify a separate age condition for the spouse. Check the PeKa Sihat website with your spouse's IC number to confirm.

What does the RM20,000 equipment aid cover?

The aid covers items such as heart stents, artificial joints, hearing aids, pacemakers, and intraocular lenses for cataract surgery. The aid is capped at RM20,000 under the PeKa Sihat programme. Check the official website for the exact terms and conditions.

Do I need to register or apply before going to the clinic?

No. Teo said STR recipients 40+ and their spouses qualify without going through a registration process. You can verify eligibility and find participating clinics by entering your IC number on the PeKa Sihat website.

Source: KWSP (EPF)Malay Mail

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