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. - NSTP FILE PICKUALA 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. Saravanan said this was why Fomca was highlighting the need for strong regulatory safeguards to accompany the policy. "Terms such as 'stable', 'wellmanaged', and 'no look back' must be clearly defined in policy documents, not just explained in public statements." "Without this clarity and enforcement, consumer protection against future disputes remains uncertain, despite the positive intentions behind the announcement."

Source: New Strait Times February 08, 2026 23:04 UTC