Malaysia is facing rising medical insurance premiums and significant cost variations in private hospital treatments, prompting calls for regulatory intervention and greater transparency to ensure affordability and sustainability in healthcare financing. Escalating Medical Insurance Premiums According to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), around 61% of revised medical and health insurance policies saw premium increases of up to 20% in 2024, while 30% faced hikes between 21% and 40%. Some policyholders even experienced increases ranging from 40% to 70%, making insurance unaffordable for many (CodeBlue, The Sun). Several factors contribute to these…
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