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First time making insurance claims for your hospital stay? Here are some tips (and how to avoid rejection)
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (700+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 " Are you feeling unsure about whether your medical insurance will cover your private hospital bill, or wondering how to make medical insurance claims? Here is a quick list of seven basic steps that you need to know,…...
Pop quiz time: So how familiar are you with medical insurance lingo?
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (750+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 " Have you ever tried reading your medical insurance policy? Or do you just forget about it until you need to make a claim? Or maybe you are overwhelmed by all the jargon, but would really want to…...
The ‘ABCs’ of buying medical insurance in Malaysia: What to ask yourself and the agents
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (803+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13" Is this your first time buying medical insurance? Or are you thinking of switching to another plan? How do you choose a medical insurance plan that is "just right, both for your budget and to protect you…...
In Dewan Rakyat today: RM80 medical insurance, MA63 approach on agenda
2+ week, 3+ day ago (347+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 " The introduction of the low-premium basic Medical and Health Insurance and Takaful (MHIT) plans, and issues related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) are among matters to be raised at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According to the Order…...
New govt-paid insurance scheme raises payouts for death and disability; up to RM26,500 for Malaysia’s poorest families
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 " The People's Welfare Insurance Scheme (SIKR) 3.0, launched today, offers enhanced coverage to protect low-income households, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the Finance Ministry had approved the scheme with an initial allocation of RM20 million, effective…...
Pos Malaysia to pilot new business models as mail volumes plunge 79pc, says group CEO
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (489+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 " Pos Malaysia Bhd will begin piloting new business models from the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) to address the challenges faced by traditional mail services and drive future growth. Group chief executive officer Charles Brewer said Pos Malaysia is…...
AIA Corporate Solutions partners with leading healthcare group to support employee wellness through more affordable access to cancer care
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (235+ words) HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 September 2025 - AIA Hong Kong and Macau has announced a strategic partnership formed with Concord Healthcare1, a healthcare group in... AIA Corporate Solutions partners with leading healthcare group to support employee wellness through more affordable access…...
Etiqa Insurance Singapore Launches 'Live Ready With You' Brand Campaign that brings Readiness to Life in Uncertain Times
5+ mon, 2+ min ago (212+ words) Etiqa reaffirms its commitment to being there for Singaporeans during life's unexpected moments, inspired by real-life experiences and emotional storiesSINGAPORE - Media... Etiqa Insurance Singapore Launches "Live Ready With You" Brand Campaign that brings Readiness to Life in Uncertain Times Etiqa…...
Insurance runs out, costs too high: More wealthy Malaysians join B40 at Hospital Kuala Lumpur
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 " Escalating healthcare costs in the private sector are driving more affluent Malaysians, including Tan Sris and VIPs, to seek treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL). Its director Datuk Dr Harikrishna K.R. Nair'told Berita Harian that many of HKL's…...
Medical insurance overhaul in progress, says BNM, with new plans set for 2026
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (192+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 " Interim measures to manage rising medical costs remain effective, as ongoing initiatives will strengthen healthcare delivery and help curb medical insurance inflation, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. He said that over…...