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22 Democratic-led states sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order

22 Democratic-led states sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order

Losing out on citizenship would prevent those individuals from having access to federal programs like Medicaid health insurance.
Wed Jan 22 2025
AWANI Tonight: Managing rising medical premium, healthcare cost

AWANI Tonight: Managing rising medical premium, healthcare cost

Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced measures to address medical insurance premium hikes. UKM's Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh offers her insights and additional solutions to rising healthcare costs.
Tue Dec 24 2024
AWANI Tonight: BNM introduces interim measures to address medical premiums hike

AWANI Tonight: BNM introduces interim measures to address medical premiums hike

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) introduces interim measures to ease the impact of rising medical insurance premiums on policyholders.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Govt urged to control medical insurance premiums to ensure they remain fair and affordable

Govt urged to control medical insurance premiums to ensure they remain fair and affordable

BNM will announce further details on interim measures to address the rise in insurance premiums soon.
Wed Dec 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] The need to regulate medical insurance premiums pricing

[COLUMNIST] The need to regulate medical insurance premiums pricing

It is imperative for the government to regulate the industry and ensure that healthcare remains a basic necessity rather than a luxury.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Americans face challenges as health insurance costs rise and delays mount

Americans face challenges as health insurance costs rise and delays mount

Recent data show that patients are now even more likely to have their claims denied, pay more for premiums and medical visits.
Mon Dec 09 2024
[COLUMNIST] The cost of growing old: Rising medical costs and the insurance dilemma

[COLUMNIST] The cost of growing old: Rising medical costs and the insurance dilemma

Healthcare insurance premiums, meant as safety nets for access and financial relief, are now becoming increasingly inaccessible.
Sat Nov 30 2024
MOT to examine implications of compulsory car insurance for private car passengers - Loke

MOT to examine implications of compulsory car insurance for private car passengers - Loke

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook says a comprehensive study would also be necessary to evaluate its impact on existing laws.
Thu Nov 28 2024
Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re

Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re

There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024
i-Lindung: RM44.2 mln withdrawn from EPF Akaun Sejahtera as of September 2024 - Lim

i-Lindung: RM44.2 mln withdrawn from EPF Akaun Sejahtera as of September 2024 - Lim

The plan allows EPF members to withdraw funds from their Akaun Sejahtera to purchase life insurance and critical illness coverage under.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Perkeso to study social security protection for Malaysians working in Singapore

Perkeso to study social security protection for Malaysians working in Singapore

Steven Sim said he made this commitment to the Malaysian diaspora, as the group requested some form of social security insurance.
Wed Oct 30 2024
South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system

South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system

South Korea will use 10 trillion won in health insurance funds over three years to raise fees doctors receive for treating severe illnesses.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Beirut airport cancels flights amid fears of Israeli attack

Beirut airport cancels flights amid fears of Israeli attack

Some flights at Beirut airport have been cancelled or delayed, with Lebanon's MEA saying disruptions were related to insurance risks.
Mon Jul 29 2024
[COLUMNIST] Helping young adults cope with rising costs of living in a dipping economy

[COLUMNIST] Helping young adults cope with rising costs of living in a dipping economy

Usage-based insurance (UBI) is effectively a more sophisticated option for car insurance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA

Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA

The Dewan Negara sitting today approved two Bills under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) related to the employment insurance system and social security of workers.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025
UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025
PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025
Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025
No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025