KUALA LUMPUR: Banks are offering a range of flood-relief assistance, including deferment of loan or financing instalments to provide temporary financial relief and special financing facilities to assist customers in repairing and restoring their homes and businesses.

In a joint statement today, the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions of Malaysia (AIBIM) said that the banking industry is committed to easing the financial burden faced by individuals and businesses, while ensuring continued access to essential banking services.