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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Medical inflation

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Malaysia’s general insurance premiums rise 6.9% in 2024 on motor and infrastructure demand: PIAM
April 30 2025
Underwriting profit fell 11% in 2024 despite premium growth, as the industry’s combined ratio edged up to 93.4%.
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Rising medical inflation tests Thai health insurers
April 23 2025
The March introduction of compulsory copayment rules is expected to slow healthcare inflation, but demographic challenges remain.
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Malaysia's Takaful industry projects up to US$181m loss from BNM's medical premium cap
April 16 2025
Cap limits premium increases, but industry says the underlying issue is the rising cost of medical care.
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Medical inflation threatening access to healthcare: Malaysian Re
April 2 2025
Malaysian government is exploring social health insurance, and partnerships with private providers, to manage rising costs.
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Prudential reaffirms commitment to BNM cap after lawmakers question medical insurance hike
March 27 2025
Prudential Assurance Malaysia says reported figures were drawn from letters explaining average medical inflation rates.
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Malaysia's life and takaful insurers’ profits halve as medical claims soar
March 26 2025
Escalating medical costs and increased claims will put further pressure on underwriting income.
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BNM, MOH, EPF set to create basic health insurance, takaful products for Malaysia
March 12 2025
Government bodies plan to introduce basic health insurance and takaful products to amid public concern of rising costs.
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Malaysian insurance and takaful industries propose steps to manage rising healthcare costs
March 7 2025
Proposals include measures to improve transparency, regulate pharmaceutical costs, and encourage cost-sharing.
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Watchdog to hold hearings on Malaysia's rising health premiums, hospital costs
February 7 2025
PAC inquiry follows public concern over medical inflation rate and previously planned premium hikes of up to 70%.
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