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Malaysian insurance sector poised for major reforms under reset initiatives
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (734+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian insurance industry is poised to enter a new phase of major reforms under government-led RESET initiatives, including the introduction of the medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan and diagnostic-related group (DRG) pricing to address rising…...
Rich world’s civil unrest now comes with an insurance sting
1+ week, 6+ day ago (12+ words) Rich world's civil unrest now comes with an insurance sting'The Star...
Base MHIT plan covers controlled pre-existing conditions subject to terms, says Dr Dzul
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (286+ words) Sunday, 08 Feb 2026 HULU LANGAT: Persons with pre-existing health conditions will be eligible for the affordable base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan, but are subject to certain terms, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the…...
Pre-existing illness acceptance in base MHIT plan arouses scepticism
3+ week, 3+ day ago (354+ words) Friday, 06 Feb 2026 PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry's assurance that Malaysians with pre-existing medical conditions will not be left out under the base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan sparked cautious optimism among insurance professionals who raised concerns over its…...
Base MHIT product needs strong consumer oversight
3+ week, 5+ day ago (130+ words) FROM WONG TECK JIN Petaling Jaya Read full story Base MHIT product needs strong consumer oversight Wednesday, 04 Feb 2026 BANK Negara's proposal for a base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) product marks an important moment in Malaysia's long-running struggle with…...
Consider collective mechanism to keep basic protection affordable
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (115+ words) A letter from A CONCERNED CITIZEN, Cyberjaya. Read full story Consider collective mechanism to keep basic protection affordable Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026 I REFER to Bank Negara's recently published White Paper on the proposed standardised base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT)…...
Do not compare basic plan with premium insurance
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (173+ words) A letter from ASSOC PROF DR MUHAMMAD IRWAN ARIFFIN, Department of Economics, International Islamic University Malaysia. Read full story Do not compare basic plan with premium insurance Tuesday, 27 Jan 2026 THE proposed base Medical and Health Insurance or Takaful (MHIT) plan…...
MMA urges for further refinement of health insurance initiative
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (375+ words) PUTRAJAYA: Several aspects of the Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) plan must be carefully calibrated to ensure the initiative achieves its intended outcome, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). MMA president Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo said this was…...
Govt’s medical, health scheme can help reform insurance industry, says Sim
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (521+ words) Saturday, 24 Jan 2026 PETALING JAYA: The introduction of the Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) plan by the government will actually be able to correct market distortions and reform the insurance industry, says Sim Tze Tzin. In a post on…...
MHIT reforms aim to reset healthcare insurance, curb rising premiums
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (622+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Reforms under the Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) framework aim to reset Malaysia's healthcare insurance system by shifting away from fee-for-service payments towards a value-based model, in a move to curb rising premiums and improve patient access…...