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Part of being financially secure is being able to protect yourself and your family from the unexpected. Besides being financially prepared to fend against possible risks to your health and well-being, it is important to have a plan to deal with threats to your long-term income and savings.<\/p>\n

Think about it: What will happen if you got sick and were unable to work?<\/p>\n

With rising costs of living, Malaysian\u00a0healthcare<\/a>\u00a0costs are higher than ever and continue to be on an upward trajectory, with an estimated 15% hike every year, as reported by The Star.<\/em><\/p>\n

Despite this, many people fail to plan for unforeseen illness, which can suddenly come and rob them of their lifetime savings, as well as the financial future of their loved ones.<\/p>\n

Having comprehensive health coverage can help protect you and your family from high, unexpected costs that could arise from situations like these.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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