Malaysia: Concerns raised over use of EPF savings to fund MHIT premiums

Published on February 3, 2026
Concerns have been raised over remarks in Parliament by the Finance Minister II suggesting that Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings could be used to pay premiums for the proposed base medical
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