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Barnama
27-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Great Eastern Takaful Wins Nine Awards At Takaful Star Awards 2025
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Great Eastern Takaful Berhad (GETB) has won nine accolades for its excellence at the Takaful Star Awards 2025, hosted by the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA). The awards, including Top Rookie Agent, Top Unit Manager, Top Agency Manager and Top Agent, reflect not only the strength of GETB's offerings but also the company's unwavering mission to safeguard the wellbeing of individuals and communities in need. 'These accolades reflect the vital role played by our takaful advisors in connecting Malaysians with the protection they need. 'As one of the distribution arms of its products, they are instrumental in delivering personalised solutions and building lasting relationships with our valued customers,' GETB said in a statement today. GETB chief executive officer Shahrul Azlan Shahriman said that the achievements of its takaful advisors was proof of its continued effort in training, development, and support system that empower them to succeed. 'As we mark 15 years of serving Malaysians, we are proud that our takaful advisors have been recognised for their excellence and dedication,' he added. Besides individual protection, Great Eastern Takaful offers comprehensive group protection solutions, providing Takaful coverage tailored to businesses, associations, and communities. Under the Family Takaful Group Business category, Great Eastern Takaful bagged the Top Group Business Producer and Top Group Business Corporate Agency Awards. 'These recognitions reinforce our purpose to provide accessible yet trustworthy takaful protections to individuals or organisations.
Barnama
24-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Great Eastern Takaful And Microsoft Malaysia Launch Minecraft Education Challenge 2025
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Great Eastern Takaful Berhad (GETB), together with the Ministry of Education Malaysia and Microsoft Malaysia, has launched the Minecraft Education Challenge 2025, a fully digital initiative that aims to foster creativity, environmental awareness and financial literacy among school students by encouraging innovation and critical thinking through edutainment. GETB, in a statement today, said since its inception in 2020, the challenge is now open to all schools nationwide, including MARA junior science colleges (MRSM), as well as private and international schools, marking a significant milestone in inclusivity and opportunity for young minds across Malaysia. "The programme leverages Minecraft, one of the most popular games among today's youth, to deliver an immersive and engaging digital experience. 'Through this interactive platform, students delve into the principles of environmental protection and Takaful, while sharpening their problem-solving skills and digital literacy," read the statement. Great Eastern Takaful chief executive officer Shahrul Azlan Shahriman, in the same statement, said the programme serves as a platform to instil Takaful awareness and financial responsibility in a way that resonates with today's youth, exemplified by the inclusion of a specially designed 'GETB Shield' within the challenge's design element. 'Today's digital launch is more than a challenge, it is a step forward into sustainability and a fun learning process. At Great Eastern Takaful, we are committed to connecting with the younger generation through technology that sparks creativity and reinforces shared values," he said. Building on the GET-Green initiative, the company said the programme integrates upcycling awareness and green design principles into students' creations through the 'Rumah Mesra Alam dan Kalis Bencana' challenge. "This task encourages students to move beyond aesthetics and consider the real-world impact of their design choices. "As they conceptualise and construct their own eco-friendly, disaster-resilient homes, students are introduced to the fundamentals of sustainable living, resource conservation, and mindful consumption," it said.
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Great Eastern Takaful Unveils i-Great Chinta, A Flexible Plan For Legacy Protection
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Great Eastern Takaful Bhd (GETB) has launched i-Great Chinta, a new protection plan aimed at individuals who want to leave a meaningful financial legacy for their loved ones. In a statement today, GETB said the plan offers a minimum Basic Sum Covered of RM800,000 for death and total and permanent disability (TPD). It includes a loyalty benefit of up to 8 per cent of the annual contribution. Designed with flexibility, i-Great Chinta reflects a growing demand for personalised financial planning aligned with Islamic principles. GETB chief executive officer Shahrul Azlan Shahriman said the product was based on the theme Chinta Sejati, Sejuta Impian, symbolising emotional care and practical foresight. 'i-Great Chinta is more than a protection plan. It's about responsibility and future planning. Knowing your family's financial well-being is safeguarded even after you're gone offers peace of mind. That's the legacy we hope to help our customers build,' he said. The plan also provides an additional death benefit for customers who pass away, not due to an accident, while performing Haj or Umrah. Customers can also opt into the i-Saver Rider, which grows savings via Shariah-compliant investment funds and is payable upon certificate maturity. GETB is running a campaign from 1 May to 1 July to mark the launch. It offers Basic Sum Coverage starting at RM500,000, with more affordable monthly contributions. The company has also launched a digital advertising campaign using Hypergram technology at Sunway Pyramid Mall. The immersive, interactive display highlights the importance of Hibah (Islamic bequest) and legacy protection, aiming to raise awareness in a visually compelling way.
