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MHIT pilot phase to address structural gaps in insurance and takaful sector
22+ hour, 1+ min ago (356+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026. Deputy Finance…...
Japan's Nikkei retreats as US-Iran ceasefire optimism fades
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (268+ words) TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average retreated on Thursday after a sharp rally in the previous session, as initial euphoria over a two-week fragile ceasefire in the Middle East gave way to a more cautious market outlook. Investor sentiment weakened after…...
New basic insurance cover plan shaping up - New Straits Times Online
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1547+ words) New basic insurance cover plan shaping up'NST Online This is generated by AI, we welcome feedback. - A basic medical and health insurance plan is being developed for a full rollout in early 2027. - Price transparency is being improved with insurers publishing…...
Mandatory insurance could help boost athlete medical coverage, says expert
3+ week, 4+ day ago (454+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: National and state sports associations should consider making medical insurance for athletes a requirement if they want better coverage from insurance providers. That is the view of sports science specialist Dr Ahmad Fadzlee Ahmad Idriss who believes that…...
Better insurance needed to protect players' welfare, says Dinesvaran
3+ week, 5+ day ago (14+ words) NST Online What To Read Next...
MHIT to cover 90pct of routine claims, stable pre-existing conditions
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (410+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions are expected to be covered under the basic medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan, as long as their conditions are stable and well-managed. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this…...
Fomca welcomes pledge on MHIT coverage for stable pre-existing conditions
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (265+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's assurance that individuals with stable, well-managed preexisting conditions would be covered under the basic Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) plan was encouraging....
Basic MHIT plan to cover individuals with stable pre-existing conditions
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (539+ words) HULU LANGAT: Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions are expected to be covered under the basic Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) Plan, as long as their conditions are stable and well-managed. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this…...
Insurance, takaful industry supports low-premium base MHIT plan to curb medical inflation
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (219+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry has committed to timely claims payouts and clear communication with hospitals to support the newly introduced Medical and Health Insurance and Takaful (MHIT) plan. In a joint statement today, the Life Insurance…...