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New Straits Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
LIAM urges youth to seize RM2.2mil in subsidised insurance starter packs
KUALA LUMPUR: Young Malaysians and first-time insurance buyers are urged to take advantage of the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack, with RM2.2 million in subsidies still available through the nationwide programme. The i-MULA 50 initiative is part of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia's (LIAM) continued efforts to enhance access to financial protection and raise public awareness about the importance of having insurance coverage. "To date, over 56,000 Malaysians have successfully secured insurance coverage through the programme, tapping into RM2.8 million of the RM5 million fund set aside to promote financial inclusion and risk protection for underserved segments, especially the youth," LIAM said. The association said applications will remain open until Dec 31, 2025, or until the allocated funds are fully exhausted, whichever comes first. LIAM chief executive officer Mark O'Dell urged eligible individuals to seize the opportunity and apply for the initiative while RM2.2 million in subsidies are still available, ahead of the deadline. "This is an excellent opportunity for young Malaysians to take their first step towards protecting their future. It is not about buying insurance – it is about starting a lifelong journey toward financial security and peace of mind," he added. Launched on Aug 28, 2024, the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack offers a RM50 subsidy to first-time insurance buyers to help them purchase basic life insurance policies. Supported by contributions from LIAM's member companies, the programme is designed to improve the accessibility, affordability, and relevance of insurance, particularly for younger Malaysians and low-income groups. The initiative features 33 affordable insurance protection plans that provide key benefits such as coverage for death, total and permanent disability (TPD), critical illness, medical costs, and hospital income. Annual premiums for these plans range from RM75 to RM600, with policyholders required to pay at least RM25 to receive the RM50 subsidy. The programme also aims to build awareness and appreciation of the importance of insurance coverage.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Community Corner: White Bluff Presbyterian celebrates 280th anniversary
This year, Savannah's White Bluff Presbyterian church is celebrating it 280th this Sunday, April 27, they will host a series of workshops culminating on May 17th with worship and a walking timeline of their history across the Dr. John Ruehl is the church's Transitional Pastor. Mark O'Dell a historian and the chair of the planning committee. They sat down with WSAV's Kim Gusby in today's Community Corner to talk about the church's history and its enduring mission. Click the arrow in the video box above to watch the interview. 280th Events Sunday, April 27th-Former Interim Pastor Claire WilliamspreachingSunday, May 4th-Former Pastors Eric Beene and CarolCash & Family PicnicSaturday, May 10th-Community Forum Reconciliationand Peacebuilding (Hosted by Columbia TheologicalSeminary & Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary)Sunday, May 11th-Rev. Dr. Paul Roberts, Rev. Dr. VictorAloyo (Hosted by Columbia Theological Seminary &Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary)Saturday, May 17th-Community Celebration of 280 yearsSunday, May 18th-Pastor Bob Brearley & Boy ScoutReunion Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
