‘Don't Cap The Ceiling, Raise the Floor’

For many Malaysians, having medical insurance is becoming increasingly difficult as healthcare costs and premiums continue to climb. Now, the government is stepping in with a new initiative aimed at making basic medical protection more accessible and affordable. Medi-Asas, the government’s Base Medical and Health Insurance and Takaful (MHIT) plan, will enter its pilot phase in the Klang Valley by the end of this month before a nationwide rollout in January 2027. With premiums expected to start from around RM60 ringgit a month, the plan aims to provide wider coverage, including protection for individuals up to the age of 85.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.