BNM's MediAsas Aimed At Uninsured Malaysians Lists 35 Exclusions, Including Pre-Existing Conditions
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Bank Negara's new medical insurance scheme was pitched as a lifeline for Malaysians locked out of coverage. Its official FAQ lists 35 exclusions.
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Recently, Bank Negara Malaysia and the Joint Ministerial Committee on Private Healthcare Costs rolled out MediAsas.
It is the government's response to Malaysia's medical insurance gap, targeting Malaysians priced out of conventional coverage or with no plan at all.
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- Aug 12, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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