· Extends FWD SpecialMed benefits to individuals with down syndrome and FWD CI First benefits to individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes*
· Partnered with Alpro Pharmacy to provide a complimentary diabetes management programme* 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- FWD Takaful Berhad (“FWD Takaful”) today announced the enhanced coverage of FWD SpecialMed and FWD CI First. FWD Takaful aims to provide access to protection and expand the financial safety nets to the underserved segments in Malaysia.
 
Salim Majid Zain, FWD Takaful’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “FWD Takaful believes that everyone deserves the coverage they need. We’re glad to contribute and enhance the coverage of two of our plans that aim to support more Malaysians financially in times of medical emergencies. We also plan to broaden the scope of the coverage to include other disabilities and pre-existing conditions in the future. At FWD Takaful, we always strive to stay apprised of our community’s needs and offer the best-suited coverage, changing the way people feel about takaful.”
 
It is challenging to get coverage for individuals with learning disabilities, including down syndrome, as exclusions are commonly found in insurance or takaful plans. To address this issue, FWD Takaful has now expanded FWD SpecialMed benefits to include individuals with down syndrome. FWD SpecialMed is an online medical plan tailored to prioritise the needs of individuals with mild to moderate learning disabilities and to help resolve key challenges they faced when seeking medical care. FWD SpecialMed offers a 20% discount for customers who cover an individual with learning disabilities that also include down syndrome*.
 
Similarly, individuals diagnosed with diabetes may also face difficulty obtaining coverage or keeping up with future treatment costs. FWD CI First is now available for individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes*. FWD CI First is a plan that offers protection in the event of a critical illness and untreatable critical illness conditions.
 
To complement this offer, FWD Takaful has partnered with Alpro Pharmacy to provide a complimentary diabetes management programme* to support these Type 2 diabetic* customers who have participated in FWD CI First in monitoring, controlling, and improving their glucose levels. Customers may pay lower contribution for the first three certificate years in reward for good control of their glucose levels.
 
Ph Lee Yin Chen, Alpro Pharmacy’s Branding, Promotion and Trade Marketing Director & E-Commerce Lead, said, “We’re delighted to partner with FWD Takaful and join our country’s fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes. This is in line with our mission of providing professional healthcare advice for the betterment of our community. Through our digitalised diabetic care programme, Sugo365, we aim to empower Type 2 diabetic patients to achieve their health goals through better monitoring, control and professional support from endocrinologists, doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists, dietitians and physiotherapists. We go beyond just refilling prescriptions for diabetics. We also hope to assist these patients in making sustainable lifestyle changes for improved mental, physical and financial health.”
 
To find out more about FWD SpecialMed and FWD CI First, please visit fwd.com.my. Alternatively, call 1300 13 7988 or email contact.my@fwd.com for more information about the importance of protection and how you can bring meaningful life plans into action.
 
* Terms and conditions apply

About FWD Takaful Berhad

FWD Takaful Berhad (“FWD Takaful”) is a takaful provider in Malaysia that offers family takaful services. FWD Takaful is licensed under the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 and is regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia. FWD Takaful is a takaful business unit of FWD Group.
 
Visit fwd.com.my.
 
About FWD Group

FWD Group (“FWD”) is a pan-Asian life insurance business with more than 10 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest growing insurance markets in the world. FWD reached its 10-year anniversary in 2023. The company is focused on making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD is committed to changing the way people feel about insurance and takaful.
 
Visit fwd.com.

About Alpro Pharmacy

With humble beginnings from a single pharmacy outlet in the small town of Port Dickson in 2002, Alpro is now a diversified community pharmacy chain that provides one-stop healthcare solutions with over 220 outlets nationwide. Alpro is supported by more than 350 pharmacists, 180 nutritionists and dietitians, 70 physiotherapists, and many other healthcare professionals. It has also been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification for the retail of pharmaceutical products and is currently the largest prescription pharmacy chain in Malaysia, filling over 250,000 prescriptions per year.
 
Please visit https://www.alpropharmacy.com for more information. 

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SOURCE: FWD Takaful Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Jacleen Martin
Brand, PR & Communications, Marketing
Email: jacleenjacinta.martin@fwd.com 

Name: Aslinda Aminuddin
PR & Communications, Marketing
Email:  aslinda.aminuddin@fwd.com 

--BERNAMA