Malaysia's third largest fire insurer MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) will continue its collaboration with EPIC Homes to strengthen community resilience. The initiative reflects the joint effort of MSIG Malaysia and EPIC Homes to support Orang Asli families through housing initiatives and fire insurance protection.
As part of this long-standing collaboration, MSIG Malaysia continues to provide fire insurance protection for homes built by EPIC Homes for the Orang Asli families. This insurance coverage helps families manage the financial impact of unforeseen incidents while reinforcing the long-term resilience of the Orang Asli community, reflecting the company's continued efforts to protecting communities beyond traditional insurance solutions.
MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Chief Executive Officer Ms Ang Yien Chia said, " The value of this protection has already been demonstrated, such as in 2025, a home covered under the programme was damaged during a storm, and the insurance claim helped fund the necessary repairs."
"This reinforces the important role insurance can play in helping families recover more quickly and protecting the homes they have worked so hard to build. Through our continued collaboration with EPIC Homes, we remain committed to strengthening the resilience of underserved communities."
As of August 2026, MSIG Malaysia has contributed towards the protection of over 300 homes since partnering with EPIC Homes in 2018. The collaboration supports Orang Asli families by pairing sustainable housing initiatives with fire insurance protection, reinforcing the long-term resilience of these communities.
EPIC Homes Founder and CEO John-Son Oei said, "Building a home is about much more than constructing walls and a roof—it creates the foundation for families to live with security, stability and hope for the future.
What makes this collaboration especially meaningful is MSIG Malaysia's commitment to extending insurance protection beyond the build itself through its fire insurance coverage. This thoughtful addition provides beneficiary families with greater financial security while highlighting the importance of long-term resilience and financial preparedness."
The continued collaboration with EPIC Homes translates MSIG Malaysia's commitment to championing inclusive and community-empowering initiatives into meaningful action through funding, employee volunteerism and insurance protection for the Orang Asli communities.
The Orang Asli are the indigenous, aboriginal peoples of Peninsular Malaysia, representing roughly 18 distinct ethnic subgroups.