Amirudin placing an AKS sticker on an ambulance at the launch of the service on Nov 7. In attendance are state exco members (from right) Jamaliah, Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, and Ng Sze Han. – BERNAMApic
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has launched Ambulans Kita Selangor (AKS), a free health mobility service aimed at improving emergency response and supporting low-income residents under five local authorities in the state.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said 48 ambulances will be deployed under the programme, supported by a RM1mil allocation to ensure faster and more convenient access to emergency and health services for those in need.
He said the programme is part of the state’s proactive measures to address delays in ambulance response times through a strategic collaboration with St John Ambulans Malaysia Selangor, which serves as the main implementation partner.
"For the initial phase, the AKS programme will be introduced in the districts of Petaling, Kuala Langat and Kuala Selangor, covering five local authorities and 26 state constituencies from Ijok to Sungai Pelek.
"This initiative is part of our efforts to ensure health mobility services reach the people quickly and efficiently, with the best possible quality of care,” he told reporters after launching AKS at the Selangor State Secretariat building here on Friday (Nov 7).
Also present was state public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin.
The five local authorities involved are the Shah Alam City Council, Petaling Jaya City Council, Subang Jaya City Council, Kuala Langat Municipal Council and Kuala Selangor Municipal Council.
Amirudin said the AKS service provides free one-way or round-trip ambulance transport between patients’ homes and public health facilities, easing the burden on those who cannot afford transportation to hospitals for follow-up treatments or medical appointments.
He said the service specifically targets households earning RM5,000 and below per month, bedridden patients, and those who require medical support such as oxygen supply during transit.
"Apart from reducing the workload at public healthcare facilities, the AKS initiative also helps lower the financial strain on eligible groups. Private ambulance services can cost between RM350 and RM600 per trip," he said.
The Mentri Besar added that the 48 ambulances will operate on a trial basis until November next year, after which the state government will assess the potential to expand the programme to six additional districts.
Amirudin had previously announced the AKS initiative during the tabling of the Selangor Budget 2025, describing it as one of the commitments under the 5 Tekad 5 Tahun manifesto for the 2023 state election. – Bernama
