KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026.

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong is optimistic about the initiative and describes it as a significant step forward for the nation.

"Everything is set for the pilot and preparations so far are good, and I look forward to that. Once the pilot kicks off, we will deal with whatever challenges arise," he told the media on the sidelines of Monie Fest 2026 here on Saturday.

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