What is UMP? How Malaysia’s new free medicine delivery service works and how to apply

The Malaysian government has launched the subsidised Ubat Melalui Pos (UMP) programme to fully fund the postal delivery of medicines for over 85,000 patients starting October 1, 2026.

Initially available for one year and estimated to cost RM5 million, the initiative aims to simplify access to long-term prescriptions for chronic conditions by eliminating the delivery fee.

Eligibility requires an active prescription from a Ministry of Health facility, stable patient conditions, and specific medication types.

Patients can apply online through the MyUBAT app or in person at MOH facilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The government yesterday launched the subsidised Ubat Melalui Pos (Postal Service for Medicines) programme, which it said would benefit more than 85,000 patients.

While the programme began in 2011, this is the first time medicines sent through the national postal service will be fully subsidised.

The free delivery service is set to run for a year and is estimated to cost RM5 million. It may be extended later.

UMP is a government service that delivers long-term repeat prescriptions, such as daily tablets or capsules for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes or heart disease, directly to a patient’s doorstep via PosLaju.

The programme is meant to help patients receive their monthly medication without needing to travel, queue or wait at government health clinics (klinik kesihatan) or public hospitals.

The MOH has described the programme as an official value-added service it operates in partnership with Pos Malaysia, the national postal service company.

Previously, patients paid a small PosLaju delivery fee of between RM5.30 and RM12.50, depending on the region.

The government announced that starting October 1, 2026, delivery fees will be 100 per cent subsidised by the government, making postage entirely free for eligible patients.

Only those who meet certain conditions.

First, patients must have an active prescription. They must hold a valid, long-term follow-up prescription from an official MOH facility, such as a government hospital or Klinik Kesihatan. Non-MOH facilities such as university hospitals (PPUM, HUKM, HUSM) or military hospitals do not use this system.

Second, only eligible medication can be delivered under UMP — specifically solid oral medications such as tablets and capsules that do not require cold-chain refrigeration or special liquid handling. Refrigerated items, psychotropics and liquids must still be collected in person.

The third criterion is patient stability. The patient’s condition and treatment plan must be deemed stable by the attending MOH doctor or pharmacist.

How does a patient apply for the service?

It can be done online or at the counter.

To apply online, install the official MyUBAT app and select new account registration. Enter your full name, IC number, active phone number and email address. Malaysian citizens can also authenticate via MyDigital ID. Once registered, select new application and then the UMP delivery option. Online applications will still be subject to approval.

In-person registration is also encouraged. Patients or their authorised caregivers can visit the pharmacy counter at their attending MOH health clinic or hospital.

Present the original prescription, IC and physical appointment book or card to the pharmacist to enrol in the UMP service directly.

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马来西亚政府已启动补贴的 Ubat Melalui Pos (UMP) 计划，从 2026 年 10 月 1 日起，为超过 85,000 名患者提供全额资助的药品邮寄递送服务。

该计划最初为期一年，预计耗资 500 万令吉，旨在通过取消配送费来简化慢性病长期处方药的获取途径。

申请资格要求：持有卫生部下属机构开具的有效处方、患者病情稳定，以及服用特定类型的药物。

患者可以通过 MyUBAT 应用程序在线申请，也可以亲自前往卫生部设施申请。

吉隆坡，9月30日讯——政府昨日启动了药品补贴计划“Ubat Melalui Pos”（药品邮政服务），并表示该计划将使超过85000名患者受益。

虽然该计划始于 2011 年，但这是首次通过国家邮政服务寄送的药品将获得全额补贴。

这项免费送货服务计划运行一年，预计耗资500万令吉，之后可能会延长。

UMP 是一项政府服务，通过 PosLaju 将长期重复处方（例如治疗高血压、糖尿病或心脏病等慢性疾病的每日片剂或胶囊）直接送到患者家门口。

该计划旨在帮助患者无需前往政府卫生诊所（klinik kesihatan）或公立医院，即可获得每月所需的药物，无需排队等候。

卫生部将该计划描述为一项官方增值服务，由卫生部与国家邮政服务公司马来西亚邮政合作运营。

此前，患者需支付少量 PosLaju 快递费，金额在 5.30 马币至 12.50 马币之间，具体金额取决于地区。

政府宣布，从 2026 年 10 月 1 日起，政府将 100% 补贴配送费，符合条件的患者可享受完全免费的邮费。

只有符合特定条件的人才能参加。

首先，患者必须持有有效处方。他们必须持有由卫生部官方机构（例如政府医院或卫生诊所）开具的有效长期随访处方。非卫生部机构，例如大学医院（如PPUM、HUKM、HUSM）或军队医院，不使用此系统。

其次，只有符合条件的药品才能通过统一药品配送计划 (UMP) 配送——具体而言，是指无需冷链冷藏或特殊液体处理的固体口服药物，例如片剂和胶囊。冷藏物品、精神药物和液体仍需亲自领取。

第三项标准是患者病情稳定性。患者的病情和治疗方案必须经卫生部主治医生或药剂师认定为稳定。

患者如何申请这项服务？

可以在线办理，也可以到柜台办理。

如需在线申请，请安装官方 MyUBAT 应用并选择“新账户注册”。输入您的全名、身份证号码、有效手机号码和电子邮件地址。马来西亚公民还可以通过 MyDigital ID 进行身份验证。注册完成后，选择“新申请”，然后选择 UMP 递送选项。在线申请仍需获得批准。

我们也鼓励患者亲自到场登记。患者或其授权的照护者可以前往其就诊的卫生部诊所或医院的药房柜台办理登记。

请向药剂师出示原始处方、身份证和实体预约簿或卡片，即可直接注册 UMP 服务。

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