<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 5): CIMB Bank Bhd announced that all its 27 branches in Penang and 12 in Kedah will be operating as normal tomorrow&nbsp;(Nov 6).</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>"As of 8pm on Sunday, Nov 5, all self-service terminals at these branches are also in operation," it said in a statement today.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>It said measures have been taken to restore flood-affected branches, and that the situation will be monitored closely, with further updates to be issued if necessary.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>CIMB said its utmost priority is the safety and security of its branch staff, as well as customers who may visit its branches in the coming week.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>"CIMB would also like to confirm that CIMB Clicks and all digital channels are operating normally," it added.</p></div>


KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 5): CIMB Bank Bhd announced that all its 27 branches in Penang and 12 in Kedah will be operating as normal tomorrow (Nov 6).

"As of 8pm on Sunday, Nov 5, all self-service terminals at these branches are also in operation," it said in a statement today. 
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<p>The flood situation in Kelantan has worsened, while conditions in Terengganu are improving and Johor remains unchanged as of 8pm on Tuesday.</p>

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