Our cities

Greater Petaling

Malaysia

Greater Petaling joined C/Can a year after Malaysia hosted the World Cancer Congress, with the goal of maintaining the momentum of this global event and improving cancer survival rates in Malaysia, which are low compared to other upper-middle-income countries. Specifically, Greater Petaling is aiming to improve cross-city collaboration, promote knowledge-sharing and build on Malaysia’s strong political commitment to strengthen cancer care.

Country
Joined C/CAN

January 2019

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Why it matters

143.9

Cancer incidence rate (per 100,000)
1.4 M

Greater Petaling population
87.3

Cancer mortality rate (per 100,000)

Needs and challenges in Greater Petaling

A multidisciplinary technical committee of local experts and institutions is currently undertaking an analysis of the state of cancer care in the city and identifying essential priorities.

Projects in Greater Petaling

Greater Petaling, Malaysia

Driving quality cancer care in Asia

Greater Petaling, Malaysia

Multidisciplinary approach and standardisation of care for breast cancer

The catalytic effect of C/Can’s model and approach will help to accelerate the implementation of cancer care solutions to where it is needed most, not only benefitting the cities of Greater Petaling but also the rest of the country.

Y.B. Puan Dr Siti Mariah Bt Mahmoud

Executive Councilor for Health, Women and Family Empowerment, State of Selangor