02 CEO’S MESSAGE

CEO’S
MESSAGE
The general rise in cost of living affects most people
across the board. From energy to goods and services,
inflation seems to be all encompassing. The recent
announcement on the rise in medical fee up to 14.4%
may have caught a lot by surprise and could lead to a
lot of worry among Malaysians about the affordability of
healthcare they need.
In these uncertain times, it may come as a comfort
for those who are insured that their medical costs
are covered, since they can continue to enjoy quality
healthcare they need without undue burden.
This is especially true considering the fact that lifestyle
disease statistics are continuing to rise in this country.
The need for early intervention and care becomes
crucial for better quality of life, especially at an older age.
affect different individuals in different ways, which is why
special benefit provisions are made for payout in certain
critical cases, and also a reward when no claims are
made.
As a LIFE company, we always strive to bring you
products, services and solutions that anticipate, meet
and go the extra mile in delivering on your insurance
needs.
This also means continuing our Live Great Programme
initiatives and our crusade towards a healthier lifestyle
among Malaysians. Introducing Live Great Space, where
you can discover your health status and important tips
so that you can arm yourself with the information you
need for a healthier, more fulfilling life. After all, prevention
is always better than cure.

However, recent reports indicated that only about 41%
of Malaysians have life insurance and it is believed that
less than 30% of Malaysians have medical insurance.
Great Eastern Life understands the vagaries of life and
health that affect all of us. This is why we have introduced
the Great Early Living Care, a comprehensive insurance
plan with life as well as critical illness protection.
This is a product that allows multiple claims for different
critical illnesses, as well as for varying degrees of severity
with the same illness. We understand that illnesses
We have lined up an exciting programme of events
and activities promoting healthy living for you this year,
including The Star Health Fair, from 11 to 13 April 2014
and Live Great Run 2014 on 9 November 2014. Join us
and LIVE GREAT!
I would like to thank you for your continuous support
and trust in us through the years. Trust is not built in a
day and we at Great Eastern Life understand that trust
needs to be watered always, with reciprocity, reliability
and sincerity for it to be sustained for life.

Warmest regards
Dato Koh Yaw Hui
Director and Chief Executive Office
Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad

Financial Planning & You is

Published by: Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad (93745-A)
Head Office: Level 20, Menara Great Eastern, 303 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4259 8888 Fax: 03 4259 8000 Email: marketing-my@greateasternlife.com
Customer Service Careline: 1300 1300 88 www.greateasternlife.com

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T CEO’S
he general rise in cost of living with the same illness. We understand
affects most people across that illnesses affect different individuals
the board. From energy in different ways, which is why special
to goods and services, inflation benefit provisions are made for payout

MESSAGE
seems to be all encompassing.
The recent announcement on the rise
in medical fee up to 14.4% may have
caught a lot by surprise and could lead
to a lot of worry among Malaysians
about the affordability of healthcare
they need.
In these uncertain times, it may come
as a comfort for those who are insured
that their medical costs are covered,
since they can continue to enjoy quality
healthcare they need without undue
burden.
This is especially true considering the
fact that lifestyle disease statistics are
continuing to rise in this country. The need for early
intervention and care becomes crucial for better quality
of life, especially at an older age.
in certain critical cases, and also a
reward when no claims are made.
As a LIFE company, we always strive
to bring you products, services and
solutions that anticipate, meet and
go the extra mile in delivering on your
insurance needs.
This also means continuing our Live
Great Programme initiatives and our
crusade towards a healthier lifestyle
among Malaysians.
Introducing Live Great Space, where
you can discover your health status
and important tips so that you can arm
yourself with the information you need for a healthier,
more fulfilling life. After all, prevention is always better
than cure.

However, recent reports indicated that only about 41%
of Malaysians have life insurance and it is believed that
less than 30% of Malaysians have medical insurance.
Great Eastern Life understands the vagaries of life and
health that affect all of us. This is why we have introduced
the Great Early Living Care, a comprehensive insurance
plan with life as well as critical illness protection.
This is a product that allows multiple claims for different
critical illnesses, as well as for varying degrees of severity
We have lined up an exciting programme of events
and activities promoting healthy living for you this year,
including The Star Health Fair, from 11 to 13 April 2014
and Live Great Run 2014 on 9 November 2014. Join
us and LIVE GREAT!
I would like to thank you for your continuous support
and trust in us through the years. Trust is not built in a
day and we at Great Eastern Life understand that trust
needs to be watered always, with reciprocity, reliability
and sincerity for it to be sustained for life.

Warmest regards
Dato Koh Yaw Hui
Director and Chief Executive Office
Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad

Financial Planning & You is

Published by: Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad (93745-A)
Head Office: Level 20, Menara Great Eastern, 303 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4259 8888 Fax: 03 4259 8000 Email: marketing-my@greateasternlife.com
Customer Service Careline: 1300 1300 88 www.greateasternlife.com

Printed by: TanKoh Print Sdn Bhd (889517-W)

No. 5 & 7, Jalan Industri PBP 11, Taman Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Tel: 03-5891 7363 (Hunting Line) Fax: 03-5891 7232/33
02 CEO’S MESSAGE

CEO’S
MESSAGE
T
he general rise in cost of living affects most people
across the board. From energy to goods and
services, inflation seems to be all encompassing.
The recent announcement on the rise in medical fee
up to 14.4% may have caught a lot by surprise and
could lead to a lot of worry among Malaysians about
the affordability of healthcare they need.
In these uncertain times, it may come as a comfort
for those who are insured that their medical costs are
covered, since they can continue to
enjoy quality healthcare they need
without undue burden.
This is especially true considering the
fact that lifestyle disease statistics are
continuing to rise in this country. The
need for early intervention and care
becomes crucial for better quality of
life, especially at an older age.
However, recent reports indicated that
only about 41% of Malaysians have
life insurance and it is believed that
less than 30% of Malaysians have medical insurance.
Great Eastern Life understands the vagaries of life and
health that affect all of us. This is why we have introduced
the Great Early Living Care, a comprehensive insurance
plan with life as well as critical illness protection.
This is a product that allows multiple claims for different
critical illnesses, as well as for varying degrees of
severity with the same illness. We understand that
illnesses affect different individuals in different ways,
which is why special benefit provisions are made for
payout in certain critical cases, and also a reward when
no claims are made.
As a LIFE company, we always strive to bring you
products, services and solutions that anticipate, meet and
go the extra mile in delivering on your insurance needs.
This also means continuing our Live
Great Programme initiatives and our
crusade towards a healthier lifestyle
among Malaysians.
Introducing Live Great Space, where
you can discover your health status
and important tips so that you can arm
yourself with the information you need
for a healthier, more fulfilling life. After all,
prevention is always better than cure.
We have lined up an exciting programme
of events and activities promoting healthy
living for you this year, including The Star
Health Fair, from 11 to 13 April 2014 and Live Great Run
2014 on 9 November 2014. Join us and LIVE GREAT!
I would like to thank you for your continuous support
and trust in us through the years. Trust is not built in a
day and we at Great Eastern Life understand that trust
needs to be watered always, with reciprocity, reliability
and sincerity for it to be sustained for life.

Warmest regards
Dato Koh Yaw Hui
Director and Chief Executive Office
Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad

Financial Planning & You is

Published by: Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad (93745-A)
Head Office: Level 20, Menara Great Eastern, 303 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4259 8888 Fax: 03 4259 8000 Email: marketing-my@greateasternlife.com
Customer Service Careline: 1300 1300 88 www.greateasternlife.com

Printed by: TanKoh Print Sdn Bhd (889517-W)

No. 5 & 7, Jalan Industri PBP 11, Taman Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Tel: 03-5891 7363 (Hunting Line) Fax: 03-5891 7232/33