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MFPC Urges Policyholders To Retain Coverage Amid MHIT Premium Adjustments

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) is strongly urging affected insurance policyholders not to terminate their policies due to premium adjustments after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) introduced interim measures to regulate medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) premiums.

Automotive Sector Revs Up To Another Resilient Performance In 2024 As First National EV Debuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).

Ringgit Stages Strong Rebound To End Losing Streak Against US Dollar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit staged a strong rebound to end higher against the greenback on Monday as rising commodity prices and a softer US inflation reading helped the local currency snap a recent run of losses against the American dollar.

Renewed Buying Interest Lifts FBM KLCI To Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) staged a rebound from last Friday’s losses to close higher today, underpinned by renewed buying interest in banking stocks, in line with the mostly positive regional market performance, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar As DXY Declines

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday, supported by a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) last Friday, according to an economist.

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.

MSMEs Continue To Progress In 2024 Despite Digital Challenges

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have continued to progress this year despite facing challenges in adapting to market changes and regulatory shifts, particularly in their transition towards the digital-first economy.

FPAM Welcomes BNM Premium Cap - Urges Long-term Healthcare Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) has welcomed Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to cap annual premium increases for medical insurance and takaful at 10 per cent. 

HLIB Sees Inflation Rising In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects inflation to rise in 2025, driven by domestic policy reforms such as the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation and an expanded sales and services tax (SST) scope.  

MOH Welcomes BNM's Interim Measures To Regulate Insurance, Takaful Premiums

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has welcomed Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to regulate the rise in medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) premiums, calling it a timely short-term intervention to alleviate the burden of sudden inflation on the public.

Govt To Monitor Implementation Of Interim Measures Related To MHIT Products -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The implementation of interim measures to alleviate the impact of premium adjustments for medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products will be monitored continuously to ensure their effectiveness, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

LIAM, MTA, PIAM Announce Interim Measures To Cushion Impact Of Recent Premium Repricing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) today announced interim measures to support policyholders and participants impacted by the recent premium and contribution repricing.