KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The government is considering introducing a basic insurance scheme to help reduce the impact of rising medical costs, which has become a growing concern among the public, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The government’s proposed health insurance scheme, to be funded through Account 2 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will be voluntary and not mandatory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will start closed proceedings regarding the increase in health insurance premiums, private hospital charges, and its impact on public health on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will hold a public hearing on rising health insurance/takaful premiums, private hospital charges, and their impact on public healthcare.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The government has been urged to act boldly and without fear of political threats to implement the national health insurance scheme, for the good of the people as a whole.