Under the 12th Malaysia Plan, a National Health Endowment Fund, derived particularly from waqf (donation of assets from Muslims), will be introduced to diversify health care financing.
Sun Life Malaysia also rolls out a wellness campaign that includes additional Covid-19 benefits for new clients who sign up for selected insurance/takaful plans from 21 June to 31 July.
Prudential and Shopee have partnered to launch a protection plan that provides coverage against infectious diseases, namely dengue fever, malaria, measles and typhoid, available until 18 February on Shopee.
The Selangor state government’s Peduli Sihat Insurance Scheme is covering maximum RM1.4 billion in payouts for 2021, with the state bearing RM42.5 million in premiums for 85,000 families.
Every day the MCO is on, the non-Covid-related long-term health consequences for many and, even potential deaths, from delayed treatment cannot be underestimated.