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1.88 Million Malaysians Benefit from MySalam Program Since 2019
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1.88 Million Malaysians Benefit from MySalam Program Since 2019

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The MySalam program has benefited 1.88 million Malaysians since 2019, with RM1.423 billion paid in claims as of December 31.
  • Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil presented these achievements, managed by the Ministry of Finance, to the Cabinet.
  • The program aims to provide financial protection against critical illnesses and medical treatments for the B40 group.

The MySalam program has provided benefits to 1.88 million Malaysians since its inception in 2019, with a total of RM1.423 billion disbursed in claims by December 31 of the previous year. This significant achievement was highlighted by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil during a Cabinet meeting.

The program, overseen by the Ministry of Finance, aims to offer financial protection to individuals, particularly those in the B40 income group, against critical illnesses and medical treatments. Its success underscores a commitment to enhancing the welfare and financial security of vulnerable populations within Malaysia.

Fahmi Fadzil, who also serves as the government's spokesperson, detailed the program's progress and impact. The presentation to the Cabinet served to review the program's effectiveness and its contribution to public health and financial well-being.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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