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• A total of nine (9) School Attack Programme (Media Prima Bhd. Network)
• TV and radio talk shows on oral health related topics: Fake Braces (RTM) and Bahaya Pengamal
Pergigian Haram (RTM)

PROGRAM SINGGAH SANTAI @PNM #RELAKSLAH DULU

Effort to empower the libraries as a lifelong learning center for all community and community groups. The
National Library of Malaysia (PNM) has held a total of six Program Singgah Santai @PNM #Relakslah
Dulu. The Oral Health Programme participated in several health activities including exhibitions and
performances by Dental Buskers as well as services through Mobile Dental Clinics.

COLLABORATION WITH KUALA LUMPUR CITY HALL (DBKL)
The Oral Health Programme and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) collaborated activities as below:
• KL Ektravaganza 2017
• KL Car Free Morning

KEMBARA SIHAT 1MALAYSIA (KS1M)

The KS1M programme is a collaboration between the Oral Health Programme MoH, the Welfare
Department and other government agencies. The team moves from one place to another which
symbolizes the bringing of health services to every Malaysian doorstep. The programme has benefited
12,000 people from 110 destinations throughout Malaysia and has made a total journey of 8,000km.

PROGRAM EKSPRESI NEGARAKU 2017
Program Ekspresi Negaraku 2017 was organized by the Prime Minister’s Office aimed to foster the spirit
of patriotism, pride and love for the country. The Oral Health Programme participated in this activity by
providing services through Mobile Dental Clinics that creates a ‘Feel Good Factor’ to the people. This
programme was officiated by YAB Prime Minister of Malaysia and began in Putrajaya in March 2017
and followed by Kedah, Perak, Sabah, Malacca and Kelantan.

PRIMARY ORAL HEALTHCARE

EXPANSION AND CONSOLIDATION OF PRIMARY ORAL HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
The Ministry of Health Malaysia has been the lead agency in providing oral healthcare to the population,
and continues giving priority to certain target groups; toddlers (0 - 4 years), pre-school children (5 - 6
years), schoolchildren (7 - 17 years), children with special needs, antenatal mothers, adults and the
elderly.

Continuous effort was undertaken to improve the coverage of the priority groups with the addition of the
young adults (15-29 years) population groups. The guidelines on oral healthcare for young adults are
being developed with the aim to increase the accessibility of young adults at higher learning institutions.

In ensuring the effective management of periodontal patient at the primary care setting, a standard
operating procedure for management of periodontal conditions were initiated with the aim to provide
guidance on periodontal screening, non-surgical management of cases and appropriate referrals for
management of complex cases.

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