Not a done deal: PM Anwar confirms BNM still in talks with insurers over proposed hike for medical insurance premiums Posted on 06/12/2024 PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is still negotiating with stakeholders on the proposal to increase medical insurance premiums, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “As of now, the process is still being renegotiated,” Anwar told reporters after attending Friday prayers at Presint 14, Putrajaya. It was previously reported that the central bank called upon insurers and takaful operators to reassess its premium-setting strategy to ensure a more reasonable implementation. BNM said this would include managing the increase of premiums and contributions over time by considering the impact on policyholders and takaful participants. Local media reported that medical insurance premiums are expected to increase by 40 to 70 per cent next year, resulting in many policyholders considering terminating their policies due to increasing monthly insurance premiums. — Bernama News
In Parliament, Anwar insists remarks on Israel consistent with Malaysia’s stand tracing back to Tunku’s time Posted on 21/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reiterated that critics must be fair and contextualise his statements from an interview with the CNN news network regarding Malaysia’s stance on Israel. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, he reaffirmed the nation’s long-standing foreign policy principles and… Read More
Titah adendum Najib tak bangkit ketika mesyuarat, kata PM Posted on 10/12/2024 Bekas perdana menteri, Najib Razak mendakwa Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ke-16, Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah mengeluarkan titah adendum untuk menjalani baki hukuman penjara dalam tahanan rumah. (Gambar Bernama) KUALA LUMPUR: Adendum tahanan rumah ke atas Najib Razak bagi menjalani baki hukuman penjara tidak dibangkitkan dalam mesyuarat Lembaga Pengampunan Wilayah Persekutuan,… Read More
EU states agree full Schengen accession for Bulgaria, Romania Posted on 12/12/2024 Created in 1985, the European Union’s Schengen zone currently comprises 25 of the 27 EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. (Reuters pic) BRUSSELS: EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year, officials said…. Read More