KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 20): Public Bank and Public Islamic Bank are offering repayment relief for their customers with loan and financing facilities who are affected by the recent floods in several states in Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.

In a statement on Monday (Dec 20), Public Bank said the repayment relief, includes: deferment of monthly instalment for loan and financing of up to 6 months, on a request basis; waiver of charges on the replacement of banking related documents, such as bank cards, passbooks and cheque books that have been destroyed or lost in the floods.

The bank said it would collaborate with Lonpac Insurance Bhd in facilitating and expediting all claims to be made by the affected customers.

Public Bank managing director and CEO Tan Sri Tay Ah Lek said Public Bank will continue with its endeavour to provide full support to its customers to restore their livelihood as soon as possible.

“Affected customers who require the relief are advised to contact the Bank for more information.

“For the affected staff, apart from receiving the repayment relief, Public Bank is providing cash assistance and compassionate leave,” he said.