This guide is part of Sorted — step-by-step guides for Malaysian bureaucracy.
PeKa B40 — short for Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk Kumpulan B40 — is a free government health screening and medical assistance programme for B40 Malaysians. And approximately 90% of eligible Malaysians have never used it.
If you receive STR (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah) and are aged 40 or above, you qualify for:
- Free blood tests and health screening
- Up to RM20,000 in medical device assistance (hearing aids, heart stents, wheelchairs, prosthetics)
- Up to RM1,000 cancer treatment incentive
- Up to RM1,000/year transport reimbursement (Sabah/Sarawak)
No registration. No forms. Just walk in with your MyKad.
Am I Eligible?
Three conditions:
- Malaysian citizen
- Aged 40 or above
- Registered STR (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah) recipient — or registered spouse of one
STR targets households with monthly income of RM2,500 or below. If you qualify for STR but haven't applied, register at bantuantunai.gov.my first — PeKa B40 eligibility follows automatically.
Check your eligibility: Visit pekab40.com.my and enter your IC number.
The 4 Benefits (in order)
Benefit 1 must be completed before you can access Benefits 2, 3, or 4.
Benefit 1: Free Health Screening (Free)
A comprehensive screening at any registered PeKa B40 clinic. Includes:
- Full blood count (kiraan darah lengkap)
- HbA1c — blood sugar control over 3 months
- Lipid panel — cholesterol levels
- Kidney function tests
- Urine test
Screens for: diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol. No fasting required. No cost to you.
Two visits to the same clinic: first for specimen collection, second for results review.
Benefit 2: Medical Device Assistance (Up to RM20,000)
Covers medical devices not subsidised by MOH hospitals:
- Heart stents and pacemakers
- Hearing aids (alat bantu dengar)
- Artificial joints and spinal implants
- Intraocular lenses
- Prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs
- Oxygen concentrators
Only at government MOH hospitals. Your specialist applies on your behalf — you don't need to do anything.
Benefit 3: Cancer Treatment Incentive (Up to RM1,000)
- RM300 on starting cancer treatment
- RM700 on completing cancer treatment
Paid directly to your bank account. Managed by the treating MOH hospital.
Benefit 4: Transport Incentive (RM500–RM1,000/year)
Reimburses travel costs to MOH hospitals for Benefits 2 and 3:
- RM500/year (Peninsular Malaysia)
- RM1,000/year (Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan)
How to Get Your Free Health Screening
- Check eligibility at pekab40.com.my
- Find a registered clinic at bms.pekab40.com.my/provider — over 5,275 clinics nationwide
- Walk in with only your MyKad — no appointment needed at most clinics
- First visit: history, physical exam, blood and urine collection
- Wait 1–2 weeks for lab results
- Second visit: review results with doctor at the same clinic
⚠️ Both visits must be at the same clinic. If you switch clinics, the process resets.
Common Questions
Do I need to fast before the blood test?
No. Eat and drink normally.
Can I use a private hospital for Benefits 2–4?
No. Government MOH hospitals only.
How often can I screen?
Contact ProtectHealth at 1-300-888-938 for current guidelines on repeat screenings.
Will the clinic charge me?
No. ProtectHealth pays the clinic directly (RM40 for first visit, RM20 for follow-up). If a clinic tries to charge you, contact ProtectHealth — it's incorrect.
Pro Tips
Tell your parents. Uptake is lowest among those 60+. If they receive STR and are 40+, they almost certainly qualify.
Pair it with MySalam. PeKa B40 screens for conditions. If you're then diagnosed with a critical illness covered under MySalam, you can claim the RM8,000 payout. Two separate schemes, both free, designed to work together.
Benefit 1 is the gateway. You cannot access the RM20,000 device aid or cancer incentive without completing the health screening first.
Contact
- ProtectHealth careline: 1-300-888-938 (24/7)
- Portal: pekab40.com.my
Full guide with eligibility checker and clinic finder: Sorted — PeKa B40 Guide
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