The amount deductable is the total amount you paid to the insurance company for that year.

Exactly what he said, if you buy in June and paid for a whole year, then the full amount is deductable subjected to the limit.

Contributions to the Employees Provident Fund and insurance or takaful premiums for life policies are allowed a maximum total tax relief of RM 6,000.

A further tax relief of RM 3,000 is given for insurance or takaful premiums with respect to medical and educational purposes.