SHAH ALAM, Sept 7 — The state’s free health screening programme will continue at two locations in Petaling Jaya on September 10 and 11, respectively.
On Saturday, the Selangor Saring programme will be held at Dewan Vanilla Kota Kemuning, while the event will take place at Dewan Serbaguna Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya (Subang Jaya City Council) in Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan, on Sunday.
State executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the Selangor Saring programme has helped the public undergo screening tests to detect several diseases including hypertension, diabetes and breast cancer.
“If you live nearby Petaling, come and join the health screening programme for free at the mentioned locations,” she said on Facebook.
Dr Siti Mariah also shared on how to sign up for the programme as follows:
- Download the SELangkah mobile app
- Click on the Selangor Saring button
- Fill up the assessment form
- Choose location and date
The state government has allocated RM3.4 million for the Selangor Saring iniative, which is expected to benefit up to 39,000 residents with a history of hereditary diseases, obese individuals, or those leading unhealthy lifestyles.
In addition to detecting breast cancer, the programme also provides physical screenings, blood and urine tests, eyes, cervical, occult stool or colorectal, and prostate tests.
