Anwar: Voluntary Medical Insurance MediAsas to Kick Off in 2027, EPF Akaun Sejahtera Can Pay Premiums

MediAsas to be launched in January, says Anwar

The prime minister says EPF members under 55 can use their Akaun Sejahtera savings to pay MediAsas premiums.

Anwar: Voluntary medical insurance MediAsas to kick off in 2027, EPF Akaun Sejahtera can pay premiums

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — MediAsas, a voluntary medical insurance and takaful plan, will be launched nationwide at affordable prices in January 2027, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today.While tabling Budget 2027 at Dewan Rakyat today, Anwar said MediAsas would help keep hospital bills under control and more predictable according to diagnosis type.“Starting 2027, private hospital bills must use a standard and …

Budget 2027: MediAsas Medical Plan To Launch In January

During today’s Budget 2027 tabling, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will roll out its affordable MediAsas medical insurance and takaful plan in January 2027, alongside measures to make private healthcare costs more transparent and manageable. The initiative will also include premium subsidies for eligible small and medium enterprises (SMEs), […]

Budget 2027: Malaysia to Launch Affordable MediAsas Health Plan in January 2027

Malaysia will launch the MediAsas health insurance plan in January 2027. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the plan as he tabled Budget 2027 on 9 October. He said the plan will come at an affordable price. However, the speech did not disclose premium rates. Under MediAsas, hospital payments will follow the type of diagnosis and treatment a patient receives. The Prime Minister said the aim is to bring costs under better …