FAQ on Organ Donation

Will organs and tissues donation disfigure the donor’s body?
No. Organs and tissues donation will not cause any physical disfigurement. Even an open casket funeral is still possible.
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:02 AM
Will organs and tissues be taken during autopsy (post mortem) without the next of kin or family’s permission?
No. No organs or tissues will be removed without the consent of the next of kin or family. Organ donation is different from autopsy (post mortem) and is ...
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:03 AM
Does Islam permit organ donation?
Yes. Most countries including Malaysia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and Singapore allow Muslims to pledge and donate their organs.
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:03 AM
Will hospital treatment be affected if they know you are an organ donor pledger?
Absolutely not. The medical staff will do their utmost to treat a patient regardless whether the patient is a pledger or not.
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:04 AM
Will all the organs be removed from an organ donor pledger after they have died?
No. Organs and tissues will only be retrieved if the following criteria are met: Only organs and tissues that have been consented by the next of kin o...
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:04 AM
Can someone donate if they pass away at home?
Yes. They can still donate, but only their eyes (donation procedure will be done at home).
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:04 AM
Can organs and tissues from those who died due to/with COVID-19 infection be donated?
No. Organs and tissues from the deceased with COVID-19 cannot be donated due to risk of transmission to the recipients.
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:05 AM
How do I register for organ donation in the MySejahtera application?
Log in to your MySejahtera account On the top menu of the page, click on the organ donation pledge icon Please read the explanation given Clic...
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:06 AM
Will the name of the next of kin filled in the form be notified if the donor registers for organ donation?
Yes, the name of the next of kin filled in the form will receive a notification about the pledge of organ donation by the donor.
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:06 AM
Can I withdraw after registering as an organ donor?
Yes, users can opt out at any time.
Mon, 3 Oct, 2022 at 12:07 AM