HAWANA 2026: MOHE Offers Health Checks To Media Practitioners

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is offering health checks and screening services to media practitioners through the SIHAT SELALU #RakanMediaKPT Programme in conjunction with National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2026, in appreciation of their role in disseminating information to the public.

In a statement today, the ministry said the programme, driven by its Corporate Communications Unit (UKK), also aims to ensure media practitioners remain in good health despite the demands of their work.

“This initiative not only provides treatment and screening tailored to broadcasting professionals, but also seeks to share healthcare knowledge with the public. Media practitioners play an important role in raising awareness and improving health literacy,” the statement said.

MOHE said medical expertise was brought directly to media locations through collaboration with three University Teaching Hospitals (HPU), highlighting their clinical expertise and modern facilities.

The programme, held today, was conducted simultaneously at Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Media Prima Berhad and Astro, with each location offering different health services.

At RTM, Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Hospital (HSAAS) provided basic health screening, basic life support (CPR), prostate cancer screening and weight management consultations.

At Media Prima Berhad, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) together with the ROSE Foundation offered screening for non-communicable diseases and cancers, including checks for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol levels, as well as focused ultrasound examinations.

At Astro, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s (UKM) Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) conducted voice box tests, skin screening, lung function tests and kidney health assessments.

MOHE said the initiative benefits media practitioners through early disease detection and forms part of efforts to support their welfare.

-- BERNAMA