Healthcare perks for outstanding blood donors

Life-saving deed: Dzulkefly said Malaysia needs more blood donors to ensure adequate supply to meet the nation’s daily demand of at least 2,000 bags of blood.

KUALA LUMPUR: Those who donate blood more than 100 times are now entitled to free outpatient and dental treatment as well as admission to a first-class ward at government health facilities for a period of 20 years.

After the 20-year period is up, they will be entitled to free dental and medical treatment for life in a second-class ward.