BNM’s New “Base Plan” Medical Insurance: 7 Key Features You Should Know

Medical costs in Malaysia have been rising faster than wages and inflation, making private healthcare increasingly unaffordable for many households, amid escalating medical insurance premiums.

In response, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced a major reform to the private medical insurance and takaful landscape — the introduction of a Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) Plan, expected to launch in early 2027.

This initiative marks a significant shift in how private medical coverage will be structured, priced, and accessed in Malaysia.

What Is the Base MHIT Plan?

Countdown to Job Disruption? 7 types of Jobs that may Disappear by 2030

As technology continues to advance at breakneck speed, many traditional jobs are facing serious survival challenges. 💢💢💢 According to an analysis by U.S. personal finance platform GOBankingRates, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation could cause 7 major job categories to shrink significantly — or even disappear — by 2030.

These changes are expected to affect multiple industries, including retail, finance, travel, logistics, and transportation.

The report draws parallels with jobs that vanished during past technological revolutions — such as milk delivery workers and elevator operators — highlighting that the current wave of automation is unfolding faster and at a much larger scale.

Below are the 7 jobs most at risk of being replaced by 2030: 👀💢

The Rise of Clement Chen: From Sunway Trainee to C-Suite Leader

In the corporate world, leadership journeys rarely happen overnight. Some are built quietly — through years of discipline, learning, and execution.

One such journey is that of Mr Clement Chen Kok Peng, whose career progression within the Sunway Group stands as a powerful example of long-term value creation, internal talent development, and leadership continuity.

From Finance Trainee to Regional Exposure 🌏

Halogen Capital completes RM13.3million Funding Round, led by Kenanga and 500 Global

Halogen Capital Sdn Bhd, the country’s first and only licensed digital asset fund manager, has successfully completed a RM13.3 million (USD3.2 million) funding round, led by Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad, with participation from 500 Global and several prominent global and regional investors.

Following this investment, Kenanga now holds a 14.9% stake, making it Halogen Capital’s largest institutional shareholder — a strong vote of confidence in the future of regulated digital assets in Malaysia.

Why This Funding Round Matters?

RMJDT - The Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin — A New Milestone for Malaysia’s Digital Asset Future

Malaysia has just taken a bold step forward in the global digital economy.

His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, the Regent of Johor, through Bullish Aim Sdn Bhd, officially launched RMJDT, a Ringgit-backed stablecoin issued on Zetrix, Malaysia’s national Layer-1 blockchain under the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI).

This marks one of the most significant blockchain developments Malaysia has ever seen — and here’s why it matters.

What Exactly Is RMJDT?