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The Sarawak Foreigners Health Information System (SAFHIS) ensures every Non-Sarawakian in Sarawak undergoes safe, standardized, and transparent medical screening.
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SAFHIS Medical Screening
All foreign workers in Sarawak are required to undergo mandatory medical screening under SAFHIS. These tests ensure compliance with local healthcare regulations while safeguarding public health through early detection and prevention of infectious and chronic diseases.
Posted on 18 March 2026
Training For Healthcare Professionals
SAFHIS is now collaborating with the Sarawak Technology Administration and Compliance (STAC) Training centre to launch a series of paid training programmes, which aims to reinforce platform usage, enhance EMR standards, and ensure compliance best practices for both new and seasoned panel medical facilities.
Posted on 4 September 2025
2026 SAFHIS Processing Schedule
The 2026 SAFHIS Processing Schedule is now available: New Medical Facilities can register during three windows (Jan-Mar, Jun-Aug, and Nov-Dec), with JKNS processing periods in between. Existing Medical Facilities have until the end of August to upload new APCs before the JKNS renewal review begins in September. Please ensure all submissions are completed within these designated timeframes to remain compliant.
Posted on 26 February 2026
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All workers must complete standard blood tests, urine examinations (including drug and pregnancy tests), and a chest X-ray. Additional tests, such as rectal swabs or serum creatinine, may be required based on the worker's country of origin, job scope, or medical history.
Employers handle administrative tasks like obtaining licences, booking appointments, and bringing workers to the clinic, while medical facilities conduct the clinical screenings and certify the worker's fitness.
No, workers with MSEN licences are excluded from the SAFHIS workflow, whereas workers with SANSOLS labour licences are required to undergo SAFHIS medical screening. Since the MSEN system began phasing out in January 2025, please refer to the attached MSEN vs. SANSOLS Labour Licence guide below for visual examples of the documents and specific requirements.
SAFHIS uses specific X-ray measurements to determine a worker's fitness for both new applications and renewals. Please refer to the attached SAFHIS X-ray Reporting Guideline below for the exact diagnostic thresholds, such as granuloma size or cardiothoracic ratio, that guide for a "Fit" or "Unfit" certification.
