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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
Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say

Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say

Talks between the Japanese automakers face complications due to growing differences, sources say.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements

Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements

Trump's top aides staunchly defends his push to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take over the war-ruined enclave.
Thu Feb 06 2025
United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza

United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza

The United Nations has long endorsed a vision of two states living side by side within secure and recognised borders.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution

Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution

Wisma Putra rejects any attempt to undermine Palestinian self-determination, calling it unacceptable and a move that prolongs the conflict.
Thu Feb 06 2025
ANALYSIS - Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims

ANALYSIS - Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims

US President Donald Trump says he envisioned building a resort where international communities could live in harmony.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies

Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies

Elon Musk deploys teams of current and former employees of his companies as his agents.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region

Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region

Trump's plans are likely to heighten fears among Palestinians in Gaza of being driven out of the coastal strip.
Thu Feb 06 2025
ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry

ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry

Among the planned initiatives are a campaign to promote locally made products and ASEAN Plus Three Forum aimed at empowering rural women.
Thu Feb 06 2025
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India

US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India

The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation

Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation

Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025