PKR lawmakers call for joint task force to investigate rising medical insurance premiums

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Published on 9 Dec 2024 5:54:11 PM

A group of PKR lawmakers has called for the establishment of a joint task force involving the Health Ministry and Bank Negara Malaysia to investigate whether rising medical insurance premiums are linked to the cost of private healthcare services.

During a press conference at the Parliament media centre on Monday (Dec 9), Sim Sze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) said the task force should include experts across the medical, actuarial science, public health policy fields and more to investigate, study and find a resolution.

They also urged independent bodies like the Public Accounts Committee to conduct proceedings and public hearings to investigate the situation.

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