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EPF savings for health insurance: Each ringgit withdrawn today is one less for tomorrow – Azrul Mohd Khalib

Using retirement savings to fund basic medical coverage is misguided and threatens old-age security, writes Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy chief executive

Gradual adjustments, one-year relief for seniors among measures to address rising health insurance hike: Amir Hamzah

Finance minister II says increasing premium rates are due to rising medical inflation

Bank Negara unveils interim measures to ease rising insurance premiums

Policyholders to see gradual adjustments over three years, with premium hikes capped under 10% annually for most

Life, general insurance premiums hit RM20 bil from Jan to June: BNM governor  

Family and general takaful sectors also had strong growth with total contributions of over RM7 billion 

[UPDATED] Insurance co-pay won’t apply to emergencies, outpatient critical illness follow-ups: BNM

Central bank also clarifies that consumers who already have policies without co-payment can continue to use and renew them

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

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