Malik Taufiq

Malik Taufiq CFP CERT TM
Member of the Financial Planning Association Malaysia (FPAM)
Licensed Agent Prudential

28/04/2026
Healthcare is getting very expensive. What is this government going to do about it? Critique of Malaysia's Rakan KKM Ini...
16/07/2025

Healthcare is getting very expensive.
What is this government going to do about it?

Critique of Malaysia's Rakan KKM Initiative in Public Hospitals

• The article criticizes the Rakan KKM initiative in Malaysia, which allows public hospitals to function like pay-per-use zones, raising concerns about equitable access to healthcare.

• It argues that this approach undermines the fundamental principle of public hospitals, which is to provide care to all citizens regardless of their financial status.

• The author questions the government's decision to implement this scheme, especially amidst subsidy cuts and new taxes, and highlights the strain on existing healthcare resources.

• The article suggests that Rakan KKM represents a shift towards market-driven healthcare, potentially blurring the lines between public and private hospitals and abandoning the promise of universal healthcare.

JULY 15 — Public hospitals were never meant to resemble private hospitals. They exist precisely because profit-driven care leaves people behind. Yet with Rakan KKM, we are asked...

The difference between Traditional and Investment Linked Policies.
15/07/2025

The difference between Traditional and Investment Linked Policies.

How are our investment teams navigating today’s uncertain markets? In under 6 minutes, our Chief Investment Officer Vis ...
16/05/2025

How are our investment teams navigating today’s uncertain markets? In under 6 minutes, our Chief Investment Officer Vis Nayar joins Salman Haider, Chief Distribution Officer and Head of ASEAN, to unpack our investment playbook - from managing risk to tapping structural opportunities across Asian and Emerging markets. Watch Episode 2 of Unscripted: In conversation with Eastspring now.

Unscripted is our no-fluff video series where we speak to the people shaping our investment views and navigating the markets.

How are our investment teams navigating today’s uncertain markets? In under 6 minutes, our Chief Investment Officer Vis Nayar joins Salman Haider, Chief Dist...

As cracks appear in the US growth story, is it time for investors to shift focus to Asia? How should investors position ...
15/05/2025

As cracks appear in the US growth story, is it time for investors to shift focus to Asia? How should investors position as markets recalibrate?

We tackle these questions and more in the debut episode of Unscripted: In conversation with Eastspring. Hosted by Salman Haider, Chief Distribution Officer, our new bite-sized video series asks the tough questions to the people who shape our investment thinking.

In our first episode (6 mins), Salman sits down with our Chief Economist Ray Farris to unpack what fading US exceptionalism means for global portfolios, and why Asia could be poised to take the lead.



As cracks appear in the US growth story, is it time for investors to shift focus to Asia? How should investors position as markets recalibrate? We tackle the...

🦠 Pneumonia cases are on the rise in Malaysia 🇲🇾Did you know pneumonia is one of the top causes of death here, especiall...
15/05/2025

🦠 Pneumonia cases are on the rise in Malaysia 🇲🇾

Did you know pneumonia is one of the top causes of death here, especially among kids, seniors & those with weak immunity?

💸 A hospital stay can cost anywhere from RM3,000 to RM20,000 — and more if ICU or oxygen is needed.

🤒 Real talk:

A child with sudden high fever, 5 days in a private hospital = RM12,000+

An elderly parent ends up in ICU = savings gone in a week

😓 These things happen fast — and often without warning.

✅ Medical insurance helps cover: 🏥 Hospital bills
💊 Medications & treatment
🛏️ Room & board
👨‍⚕️ Specialists

It gives you access to quality care without the financial stress.

🔍 Not sure if you're covered enough? It’s worth checking now — before something happens.

📩 DM me if you want help reviewing your plan. No pressure. Just clarity.

UMMC Increases Fees Due to Rising Costs• Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) has significantly increased its consult...
05/01/2025

UMMC Increases Fees Due to Rising Costs

• Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) has significantly increased its consultation, admission, and other service fees, with some increases reaching up to 233 percent.

• The fee revision, effective January 1, 2024, is attributed to rising costs of medical consumables and equipment, and aims to ensure UMMC's long-term financial stability.

• UMMC employs an Activity-Based Costing method to determine charges, and while the new fees are higher, they remain lower than those of private hospitals.

• Despite receiving the most government funding among university hospitals, UMMC emphasizes that the fee increase is necessary to maintain service quality and support doctors' training.

https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/01/ummc-raises-fees-for-consultation-admission-by-up-to-233/
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/01/ummc-raises-fees-for-consultation-admission-by-up-to-233/

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