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Insurance talk, minus the jargon.
Straight answers on term life, hibah, medical cards and buying cover online. Written like a friend explaining it over teh tarik, with the numbers to back it up.
Life & hibahIs it true takaful is only for Muslims?
Takaful is like halal food: anyone can enjoy it. Here’s how it works, why non Muslims participate too, and how a hibah nomination lets you choose exactly who receives your takaful payout.
Azman from CoverPal · 4 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
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Life & hibahWhy term life or hibah matters more than you think
If your family depends on your income, what happens to the bills when it stops? Here’s how term life works, where a takaful hibah nomination fits in, how much cover to aim for, and what it costs.
Khairul from CoverPal · 4 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
MedicalIs a medical card only for the rich?
An appendix operation in a private hospital costs about RM20,700. Here’s what hospital stays really cost in Malaysia, why waiting lists matter, and how a medical card protects your savings.
Khairul from CoverPal · 3 Oct 2026 · 12 min read
MoneyWhy pay more for things you don’t need?
We do everything else online, so why still pay commission on insurance? Here’s where your premium goes, what Bank Negara changed in 2017, and what the savings could grow into.
Khairul from CoverPal · 2 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
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