# National Blood Donation Registration & Donor Benefits

What Is It

The National Blood Centre (Pusat Darah Negara - PDN) under the Ministry of Health coordinates blood donations in Malaysia. To appreciate donors, the government provides free healthcare benefits (free outpatient treatments and ward upgrades) at government hospitals, scale-tiered based on the frequency of donations.

Who Is Eligible

  • Donor Criteria: Aged between 18 and 60 (up to 65 for regular donors). Weight must be at least 45kg. In good health and slept at least 5 hours prior.
  • Must not belong to any high-risk groups (under sexual history or travel criteria).

    • Required Documents

  • Original MyKad or Passport.
  • Red Blood Donation Book (Buku Derma Darah) showing recorded donation history.

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Find Campaign: Locate active mobile blood drive campaigns or visit a permanent blood bank (e.g. PDN, major hospital blood banks). 2. Fill Form: Complete the declaration health form (Borang PDN 202). 3. Register: Present your MyKad and register your donation profile. 4. Blood Test: Undergo blood type and hemoglobin checks. 5. Medical Doctor Interview: Brief consultation to verify blood pressure and health status. 6. Donation Process: Sit back for the blood collection (takes 10 to 15 minutes). 7. Post-Donation Care: Rest, take snacks, and receive your donation book record.

    Cost & Processing Time

  • Cost: Free.
  • Donation Time: Around 45 minutes for the entire cycle.
  • Donor Benefits Tiers:
    • - 1 donation: Free outpatient treatment for 4 months. - 5-10 donations: Free outpatient treatment for 1 year + Free Class 2 ward for 1 year. - 50+ donations: Free outpatient treatment for life + Free Class 1 ward for 10 years (subsequently Class 2 for life).

    Where to Apply

  • Pusat Darah Negara (Jalan Tun Razak, KL), PDN Donation Suite (Mid Valley), or any government hospital blood bank branch.
  • Portal: [Pusat Darah Negara Portal](https://www.pdn.gov.my).

    • Important Notes

  • Regular blood donors must present their physical Red Donation Book at the hospital registration counter to claim the free outpatient and ward class medical benefits.