Micro-takaful coverage among low-income communities in Malaysia: exploring the challenges and proposed solutions

Mahmad Robbi, Ahmad Akram and Abdul Wahab, Muadz and Muhammad Zuki, Mohd Faizuddin and Hassan, Rusni (2025) Micro-takaful coverage among low-income communities in Malaysia: exploring the challenges and proposed solutions. Journal of Islamic Finance, 14 (2). pp. 70-80. ISSN 2289-2109 E-ISSN 2289-2117

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Abstract

Low-income communities in Malaysia continue to be the most vulnerable to health and income risks due to their lack of insurance or takaful coverage. To address the needs of these groups, micro-takaful plays a vital role in advancing financial inclusion by improving access to health and income protection. However, according to a report issued by BNM, takaful market penetration among low-income earners remains limited. Therefore, this study seeks to examine the key challenges contributing to this issue. This study employs comprehensive literature review examinations encompassing books, journals, case studies and policies. Additionally, it includes the field study based on the interviews conducted with the experts in the field. The study finds that Malaysia’s takaful sector faces significant challenges, including demographic trends, economic barriers, and limited engagement with other institutions. To address these challenges, a strategic initiative has been developed to prioritise the inclusion of low-income communities in Malaysia within takaful coverage, supporting their health and income sustainability

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Micro-takaful, Maqasid al-Shari‘ah, financial, awareness, communities
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014) Institute of Islamic Banking & Finance (IIiBF)
Depositing User:	DR AHMAD AKRAM MAHMAD ROBBI
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2025 16:11
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2025 16:11
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/123497

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