Opinion

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13 July 2026
Opinion

Lindung 24/7 Must Remain Mandatory For Everyone’s Benefit

Lindung 24/7 must remain mandatory because social insurance only works when everyone, both rich and poor, contributes. Otherwise, it's unsustainable with a small risk pool; contribution rates may spike and claims get denied, like private health insurance.
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10 July 2026
Opinion

Healthy Ageing Begins In Childhood

Healthy ageing is not something we begin preparing for after retirement. It is built across the life course — from the womb, to the classroom, to the workplace, to the community, and ultimately into older age — one healthy decision at a time.
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3 July 2026
Opinion

Redesign Base MHIT To Protect Senior Citizens

The government should redesign the Base MHIT product in line with the PAC's recommendations, such as adopting community-rating, instead of risk-rating, to protect senior citizens. Premium schedules in Base MHIT policy contracts must be legally binding.
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19 June 2026
Opinion

Growing Old Without Growing Poor

If Malaysia chooses to act now — on retirement income, social security, health care and family support — we can ensure that our citizens grow old without growing poor.