PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 - The proposal to increase medical insurance premiums is still in discussion stage.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision will be made after Bank Negara (BNM) had renegotiated with stakeholders.

He told reporters this after attending Friday prayers at Presint 14, Putrajaya.

It was previously reported that the central bank called upon insurers and takaful operators to reassess its premium-setting strategy to ensure a more reasonable implementation.

BNM said this would include managing the increase of premiums and contributions over time by considering the impact on policyholders and takaful participants.