Keeping healthcare within reach


Moving with the times: Ahmad Zahid (left) and Amir Hamzah announced plans for a basic medical insurance scheme for Malaysians to address rising medical costs. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara, the Health Ministry and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) are developing basic health insurance and takaful products for Malaysians that highlight the concept of value-based healthcare.

The move comes as the government aims to reform the national health sector over a three-year period between 2024 and 2026.

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