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KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — The government is considering introducing a basic insurance scheme to help reduce the impact of rising medical costs, which has become a growing concern among the public, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia has appointed Ho Teck Seng as its new president and country head, and chief executive officer of Sun Life Malaysia Assurance Bhd, effective July 1, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- In an increasingly digital world, insurance agents must cultivate strong digital competencies, embrace adaptability, and leverage online communication platforms to navigate emerging challenges and shift public perception away from outdated stereotypes rooted in traditional face-to-face interactions.
MELAKA, June 24 (Bernama) -- Agrobank is targeting 70,000 new accounts and RM350 million in deposits under its Mega Million 2.0 campaign, launched in November last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- All insurers and takaful operators have agreed to extend the deadline for the reinstatement of medical and health insurance/ takaful (MHIT) policies and certificates without imposing a waiting period to Aug 31, 2025 from June 30, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- AmMetLife Takaful Bhd has appointed Nazrulhisham Abdul Hamid as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective June 16, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the government are working on implementing the RESET initiative to address the high medical inflation in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Zurich Takaful Malaysia Bhd today launched Takaful ProAspire, a family takaful plan that offers a combination of protection and savings, allowing participants to receive cash returns annually or every three years.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance has issued a statement on the implementation of revised Sales Tax (ST) rates and expanded scope of the Service Tax effective July 1, 2025. The aim is to strengthen the country’s fiscal position by increasing revenue and broadening the tax base.
MELAKA, June 9 (Bernama) -- The opening of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s new branch in Melaka, launched today, strengthens the bank’s commitment to expanding its Islamic banking network and services in the state.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd is partnering with RHB Banking Group (RHB) to launch home and renovation loans/financing and green residential property loans/financing for eligible residential properties across IOI Properties’ property portfolio.
