KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — RHB Bank Bhd is providing a specially-developed financial relief programme for its customers and staff who are affected by floods in Penang.

In a statement today, RHB Bank said customers would be offered a deferment of loan instalment servicing for six months and a waiver of late charges for housing loans and Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) financing.

"We are also offering customers an extension of up to three months for the repayment on personal financing, auto finance and EASY loans,” it said.

The bank said it would also waive charges for the replacement of ATM, Debit Card and Credit Cards for the flood victims, as well as late payment charges and interest on affected credit cards for up to RM500 for three months.

As for SME loans, it said affected clients may request for a moratorium assistance, which would be considered on a case-by-case basis, urging them to refer to the SME team.

Customers can contact RHB Bank at 03–9206 8118 or visit their home branches to apply for the relief assistance, it said, adding that the bank’s teams would be on standby to review each request. — Bernama