Malaysia Quitline — JomQuit

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quit-smoking service in Malaysia?

Yes. The Ministry of Health runs the JomQuit programme as the national stop-smoking service, reachable on 04 653 5999 and online at jomquit.moh.gov.my. It is backed by the mQuit network, which links Quit Smoking Clinics (Klinik Berhenti Merokok) in government health clinics and hospitals with participating private clinics across the country. The programme has operated since 2015 and offers both phone and in-person support.

Source: JomQuit — Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia , World Health Organization — Toll-free quitlines

Is help to quit smoking free in Malaysia?

Help through government facilities is free. Counselling at a Klinik Berhenti Merokok in a Ministry of Health clinic or hospital is provided at no charge, and nicotine replacement therapy is supplied free at these government clinics. The JomQuit website and its chatbot are also free to use. Private mQuit providers may charge a fee, so it is worth asking before you book.

Source: Klinik Berhenti Merokok — Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia , JomQuit — Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia

What support does JomQuit and the Quit Smoking Clinics offer?

JomQuit starts online with a 24-hour chatbot, a Fagerstrom-style addiction assessment, and a tailored quit plan, then refers you to a registered provider for follow-up. At a Quit Smoking Clinic the care is more hands-on: behavioural counselling, a structured quit plan with follow-up sessions, and pharmacotherapy such as nicotine replacement therapy when appropriate. The aim is to combine motivation, coaching, and medication to raise your chance of staying smoke-free.

Source: JomQuit — Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia , Klinik Berhenti Merokok — Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia

What languages is the service available in?

The JomQuit website is available in Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, and Tamil, reflecting Malaysia's main communities. English is also widely used in health services. Staff at government Quit Smoking Clinics generally speak Bahasa Malaysia and English, and often other local languages depending on the area.

Source: JomQuit — Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia

How do I find or visit a Klinik Berhenti Merokok?

Quit Smoking Clinics run in government health clinics (klinik kesihatan) and hospitals throughout Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak. You can register through the JomQuit website, call 04 653 5999, or simply ask at your nearest government clinic, which can refer you or book an appointment. Nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gum is also sold over the counter at pharmacies if you prefer to start on your own.

Source: Klinik Berhenti Merokok — Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia , JomQuit — Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia