{
  "id": 14914353,
  "title": "PeKa B40 to be rebranded as PeKa Sihat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/peka-b40-to-be-rebranded-as-peka-sihat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T09:03:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1556869/peka-b40-be-rebranded-peka-sihat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA: The cabinet has decided to change the name of the PeKa B40 programme to PeKa Sihat, with plans underway to enhance its efficiency and reduce congestion at public healthcare facilities. Speaking at a press conference, government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil revealed that the Health Ministry is overseeing various proposed adjustments to the initiative. The cabinet's approval encompassed a review of the Health Ministry's PeKa B40 programme, focusing on its efficacy in tackling non-communicable diseases. Following this decision, the Health Ministry will unveil further specifics regarding the rebranded programme. PeKa B40, established under the Health Ministry and operated by ProtectHealth Corporation, provides a range of advantages, such as health assessments, medical equipment support up to RM20,000, incentives for cancer treatment, and transportation grants. This programme is readily accessible to eligible Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah beneficiaries aged 40 or older.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: The cabinet has agreed to rebrand the PeKa B40 programme as PeKa Sihat, with measures being drawn up to improve its effectiveness and ease congestion at public health clinics.",
  "key_points": [
    "PeKa B40 to be renamed PeKa Sihat",
    "Health Ministry overseeing programme changes",
    "Programme aims to reduce healthcare congestion"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "PeKa B40 becomes PeKa Sihat in healthcare revamp as govt looks to ease clinic queues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/peka-b40-becomes-peka-sihat-in-healthcare-revamp-as-govt-looks-to",
        "published": "2026-10-16T09:52:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}