KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 9 June 2026 - As Malaysia faces growing concerns over heart health,
chronic diseases and low emergency response readiness, PPB Properties,
together with Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Selangor and Selangor Committee
on Resuscitation Training (SCORT), will organise
Together for Health, a two-day community health campaign at Cheras LeisureMall on 20 and 21 June 2026 from 11am to 7pm.
Open to the public of all ages, the initiative aims to make health
education, preventive care and lifesaving skills more accessible through
a series of engaging and practical activities centred around the theme,
"Start with health. Lead with heart."
One of the key highlights of the programme is a large-scale CPR and
automated external defibrillator (AED) training initiative targeting up
to 1,200 participants aged 12 and above. Conducted by certified
trainers, the sessions are designed to equip members of the public with
the confidence and knowledge to respond during sudden cardiac arrest
emergencies before professional medical help arrives.
The event comes at a critical time as Malaysia continues to record
concerning health trends. According to the National Health and Morbidity
Survey (NHMS) 2023, one in six Malaysian adults is living with
diabetes, while nearly one in three has hypertension and high
cholesterol. More than 2.3 million adults are currently living with at
least three major non-communicable diseases simultaneously, increasing
their risk of heart disease and stroke.
Emergency preparedness also remains a growing concern. A study published in the
Medical Journal of Malaysia reported that out-of-hospital cardiac
arrest (OHCA) survival rates in Malaysia remain below five percent,
largely due to delayed emergency response and limited public knowledge
of CPR and AED usage.
Beyond emergency response training, visitors can participate in various
health-focused activities at the Level 2 Concourse, Cheras LeisureMall,
including:
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- Basic physical and mental health screenings
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- Health talks and sharing sessions by medical practitioners with
topics covering vision health, parenting and child development, and
stress management
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- Medical and rehabilitation equipment booths
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Interactive fitness challenges and mental health assessments
- The programme aims to create a more inclusive and approachable
environment that encourages healthier lifestyles, early health
intervention and greater public awareness across different age groups.
The initiative also builds on the momentum of
Selangor Heart Safe, one of Selangor's earliest large-scale
public CPR and AED training campaigns held on 26 April 2025 at Megah
Rise Mall, which successfully trained nearly 700 members of the public
in essential lifesaving skills.
Participation in the CPR and AED training sessions is free and open to
individuals aged 12 and above. Other activities at the event are
complimentary and open to all visitors. Online pre-registration is
encouraged, while walk-in participation will be accommodated subject to
availability.
Pre-registration can be made via:
https://tr.ee/lCkLXo
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