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Over 90% of Malaysians delay seeking medical care, study finds

Over 90% of Malaysians delay seeking medical care, study finds

A study commissioned by insurance firm Prudential plc Malaysia and conducted by research organisation Economist Impact has found that 94% of Malaysians have delayed seeking medical care in the past year. This highlights significant barriers...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 10 Apr 2026

Malaysia: 2026 LIAM priorities will include balancing healthcare access and affordability

Malaysia: 2026 LIAM priorities will include balancing healthcare access and affordability

For 2026, the list of priorities for the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) will include continued collaboration with stakeholders and enhancing public education, particularly on the importance of life insurance protection for...

Sarah Si | 09 Apr 2026

Thailand: Regulator looks to develop health insurance policies for treatment at public hospitals

Thailand: Regulator looks to develop health insurance policies for treatment at public hospitals

The Thai government convened a meeting last week to discuss guidelines for developing health insurance policies to cover treatment at public hospitals under the Department of Medical Services, according to a statement by the OIC.

Sarah Si | 09 Apr 2026

Philippines: National health agency waives penalty fees in the face of energy crisis

Philippines: National health agency waives penalty fees in the face of energy crisis

The national energy emergency in the Philippines is showing its impact on residents, with health insurance premiums a definite financial pressure. In response, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, or PhilHealth, its state-owned...

Ahmad Zaki | 08 Apr 2026

Hong Kong: CTF Life teams up with government-owned mortgage corporation

Hong Kong: CTF Life teams up with government-owned mortgage corporation

Jimmy John | 08 Apr 2026

Thailand: Government pushes ahead with mandatory tourist insurance plan amid rising unpaid medical bills

Thailand: Government pushes ahead with mandatory tourist insurance plan amid rising unpaid medical bills

Reva Ganesan | 07 Apr 2026

India: Protection gap grows as employers shift to preventative care and cost sharing

India: Protection gap grows as employers shift to preventative care and cost sharing

Reva Ganesan | 07 Apr 2026

Thailand: Regulator aims for a private health insurance system that can act as a health partner

Thailand: Regulator aims for a private health insurance system that can act as a health partner

Anoop Khanna | 06 Apr 2026

Past Articles

South Korea: Range of insurance products for children widened as insurers look for long-term customers

South Korea: Range of insurance products for children widened as insurers look for long-term customers

Australia: Life insurers welcome new law that bans genetic discrimination

Australia: Life insurers welcome new law that bans genetic discrimination

Indonesia: Cost pressures mount in individual health insurance

Indonesia: Cost pressures mount in individual health insurance

Vietnam: Sun Life retains top position in Vietnam's voluntary retirement insurance market

Vietnam: Sun Life retains top position in Vietnam's voluntary retirement insurance market

South Korea: Moody's maintains stable outlook for life insurance segment

South Korea: Moody's maintains stable outlook for life insurance segment

Prudential Singapore emphasises importance of reviewing protection needs with financial advisors

Prudential Singapore emphasises importance of reviewing protection needs with financial advisors

Taiwan: National health insurance spending on cancer care peaks

Taiwan: National health insurance spending on cancer care peaks

LIA Singapore rolls out financial literacy programme for Gen Z students

LIA Singapore rolls out financial literacy programme for Gen Z students

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