PETALING JAYA: Malaysians say medical insurance is essential, and the upcoming Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) plan could help, but rising costs and premiums remain a concern. “At RM1,300 a month, I did not want to increase my children’s burden, so I stopped the medical insurance. Tan welcomed the move to improve medical insurance ­coverage but stressed that governance and operators matter. The MHIT White Paper, released by Bank Negara Malaysia, yesterday, outlined two options: the Standard Plan and the lower-cost Standard Plus Plan. While the scheme aims to make healthcare affordable, some remain concerned about rising premiums and medical costs.

Source: The Star January 23, 2026 02:13 UTC