Why Malaysia should have national long-term care insurance and how it can be funded
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — If Malaysia introduces a new nationwide insurance to cover the cost of long-term care of older persons, who would be paying for it? The government via tax...
From the original report
The government via tax revenue? All Malaysians through a monthly contribution? Or a mix of both? Or some other method?
But wait, just what is long-term care insurance?
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- Nov 1, 2026
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