By Sheeda Fathil
SHAH ALAM, Jan 26 — Approximately 3,000 women in Selangor are targeted to participate in the Subsidised Mammogram and Cervical Cancer Screening Programme (HPV DNA) this year.
State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the initiative, introduced by the National Population and Family Development Board, is offered free of charge and is available at clinics under the agency’s supervision.
However, she noted that awareness of cervical cancer screening remains low, with only 107 individuals in the state undergoing the screening as of Friday (January 24).
“Perhaps they are fearful or anxious about the screening results. Nevertheless, with preventive measures like regular check-ups and vaccinations, this disease can be prevented or detected at an early stage.

“Therefore, I urge everyone to support efforts in raising awareness about this disease and encourage women to undergo regular health screenings,” Jamaliah said.
She was speaking to the press after officiating the Selangor-level 2025 Cervical Cancer Awareness Month at the KPJ Specialist Hospital in Section 20 today.
Jamaliah added that according to the National Cancer Registry Report of Malaysia 2017-2021, one in 154 women is at risk of developing cervical cancer, with the majority being Malays, followed by Chinese and Indians.
“These statistics highlight the need for synergy between various agencies at both Federal and state levels to help provide the best possible services for the target group.
“Promotion and advocacy efforts must be intensified to empower women to step forward for screenings. With many facilities available, there is no excuse not to take advantage of these opportunities,” she said.
