
Did you know?
Malaysia is expected to attain ageing nation status by 2030, when 15% of its population will be aged 60 and above. This demographic shift presents significant challenges across various aspects, including physical and mental health, as well as social support systems for the older persons.
Findings from NHMS 2023 indicate that:

Older persons have
high blood pressure

Older persons have
high cholesterol

Older persons have
diabetes

Older persons have
experience depression
WHY DO YOU NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SURVEY?
NHMS 2025 survey will assess older persons needs, identify health service gaps, and refine health programs to be evidence-based and effective. It aids resource allocation, infrastructure development, and workforce planning in healthcare sector to better support the ageing population's evolving needs.
Data Collection will be conducted from
July to September 2025
Which residents are involved?
THE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED DURING THE SURVEY
Face-to-face interview

Anthropometric assessment

Finger-Prick Blood Collection

Clinical assessment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
NATIONAL HEALTH & MORBIDITY SURVEY (NHMS) 2025: OLDER PERSONS HEALTH
The National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS), or Tinjauan Kebangsaan Kesihatan dan Morbiditi, has been conducted since 1986 to monitor the nation's health status based on specific themes set by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
Our team consists of research officers and trained nurses, who will carry identification letters, name tags, and wear the official department vest.
This year theme is older persons health. As Malaysia expected to be ageing nation by 2030 when 15% of its people will become 60 years and above. This will arise few issues on ageing population including health, social support, quality of life and other related issues.
Identity can be verified through an official appointment letter, name ID tag, or by checking the personnel details on www.iku.gov.my/verify
The main topics covered in this survey include cognitive impairment, dementia, depressive symptoms, falls, visual and hearing disabilities, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, social support, quality of life, and other issues relevant to older persons.
For more information, visit:
- Website: www.iku.gov.my/nhms2025
- Social Media: @nhms.iku (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook)
This survey will involve 5,000 older persons aged 60 and above and an estimated 16,700 selected households nationwide, randomly chosen by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Our address:
Bilik Operasi NHMS 2025
Institut Kesihatan UmumKompleks Institut Kesihatan Negara (NIH)No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52Seksyen U13, Setia Alam40170 Shah Alam, SelangorHotline (NHMS 2025) : 03-3362 8787 (Monday-Friday, 8.00am-5.00pm)
This survey will include face-to-face interviews, physical measurements, finger-prick blood collection, and clinical assessments.
Contact Us
Address
Bilik Operasi NHMS 2025
Institut Kesihatan Umum
Kompleks Institut Kesihatan Negara (NIH)
No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52
Seksyen U13, Setia Alam
40170 Shah Alam, Selangor
Email
nhms.iku@moh.gov.my
Dr. Chan Yee Mang (Principal Investigator)
NHMS Hotline
Telephone: 03-3362 8787