PUTRAJAYA, Oct 5 – The government is working to expand the network of cancer centres in Malaysia, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.
He said two new centres will be established as part of this initiative – the Northern Region Cancer Centre in Kedah and the Sarawak Cancer Centre in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak.
“This is a significant step toward ensuring that quality cancer treatment is accessible to the public, regardless of geographical location,“ he said during his speech at the opening of the Pink October Carnival 2024 organised by the National Cancer Institute (IKN).
Fadillah reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the national health system, particularly in improving access to quality cancer treatment.
According to the latest National Cancer Registry Report, breast cancer remains a major threat to women in the country, with statistics showing an incidence rate of 38.9 per 100,000 women from 2017 to 2021.
