Chief Executive Officer for Medical Aid Society of Malawi, Sydney Chikoti (MASM) has announced that the society has increased monthly contributions by its members with 12% effective July 1, 2022.

According to Chikoti in a public notice, changes are due to the prevailing national economic challenges.

Malawians, who are also members of MASM have sounded against move saying they have hit hard by economic hardships.

Below are some of the comments from Malawians.

Chiso C Kay Kumwenda said; Does that mean their members are not affected by the national economic challenge?

Sidney Kazembe wrote; Bwenzi losaona nyengo latani kuona nyengo tiku dutsamo pano?

Rachel Banda commented; Kodi mukuthamangitsa ma targets ndima bonus eti???

Kondwani Mulenga said; Mwangoona Boma lakweza malipiro NDI 12% basi mufuna muitengenso ndalama yathu. Anthu opanda chisoni inu.

Khumbo Sonani wrote; Koma zithu zake ati “national economic challenges” nanga ma customers anuwo sakukumana ndi mavuto azachumawo.

Jacobs Kanjirawaya said; Komano mpaka 12%? Ena amatha chaka osadwala, inuyo business munaipeza.