No registration needed: STR recipients 40 and above automatically qualify for PeKa Sihat, says Teo Nie Ching

KULAI, Nov 1 — Malaysian Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching announced that recipients of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) scheme, who are aged 40 or older, automatically qualify for the PeKa Sihat healthcare scheme upon its implementation next year. This initiative, funded by an RM80 million government allocation, offers free health screenings and treatments to members of the B40 Group and their spouses.

Registration is not required; individuals can simply check their eligibility by entering their identity card numbers on the official PeKa Sihat website. Teo emphasized that early detection of conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol is a primary benefit, as it reduces the burden on government health facilities. The PeKa Sihat program also provides up to RM20,000 for medical equipment, including heart stents, artificial joints, and hearing aids.

Additionally, there is a RM1,000 incentive for cancer patients to complete their treatment and an allowance for hospital transportation. The scheme, managed by ProtectHealth, aims to encourage Malaysians to undergo health screenings and identify health risks early. As of September 2026, 2.1 million Malaysians had undergone screenings under PeKa Sihat, with 44.5% identified as having undetected health issues in 2025.

Speaking at the Kulai parliamentary constituency Deepavali contribution presentation ceremony, Teo noted that RM100,000 in aid was distributed in the area as part of the Deepavali celebrations, with the funds sourced through partnerships with temples and welfare associations to alleviate local financial burdens during the festival.