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EPF savings for health insurance: Each ringgit withdrawn today is one less for tomorrow – Azrul Mohd Khalib

Using retirement savings to fund basic medical coverage is misguided and threatens old-age security, writes Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy chief executive

Singapore’s ageing population braces for rising insurance costs as MediShield Life premiums surge

Retirees face tough choices as healthcare costs climb, with private insurance plans becoming increasingly unaffordable

Public urges govt to regulate private healthcare costs, insurance hikes

Calls for stricter oversight as patients recount overcharging, unnecessary procedures, and medical negligence in private hospitals

BNM denied approving premium hike so withdraw your plans, Guan Eng tells insurance firms 

DAP chairman says that during meeting with MPs, BNM governor insisted central bank never approved increase of rates by 40 to 70% next year and will only decide end of month

Maintain healthy healthcare: insurance premium hike could strain system, MPs warn

Health PSSC cautions that without proper management, healthcare system could struggle to stay sustainable, comprehensive and impact patients

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