Scarred landscape: The rupture of an underground gas pipe cratered the area and unleashed a raging fire. — Source: Putra Heights Residents
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB, Bank Islam and Etiqa have come forward to assist the victims impacted by the fire incident in Putra Heights, Selangor, on Tuesday through various relief assistance plans.
CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd have simplified the process for getting aid so that customers only need to provide their basic information to apply for the relief assistance plan.
Furthermore, late charges and fees for impacted customers will be waived, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd
said in a statement today.
"Small and medium enterprise (SME) customers who are impacted by the fire and may require additional cashflow assistance on top of the payment relief can also apply for additional working capital to support the business needs.
"Charges would be waived for credit/debit card replacements, statement requests or replacements of damaged passbooks and bankers' cheques too,” Bernama reported.
CIMB will also work closely with its insurance partners to expedite the processing of insurance claims.
To apply for assistance, it said individual customers can call CIMB’s contact centre at (03)6204-7788.
"SME customers who are impacted by the fire and may require assistance can visit www.cimb.com.my/frap while non-SMEs and corporate customers may also contact their CIMB relationship manager to discuss assistance options,” it said.
Meanwhile, in a post on Facebook, Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd said it is offering to defer monthly payments for up to six months for House, Personal and Vehicle Financing-i customers affected by a disaster, subject to the terms and conditions set.
"For further information and assistance, please contact the nearest Bank Islam branch or our customer service centre,” it added.
Yesterday, Maybank’s insurance and takaful arm, Etiqa, announced it would cover all eligible motor, personal accident, retail fire, homeowners and householders insurance customers affected by the Putra Heights fire incident.
In a statement, Etiqa said it will waive the police report requirement to ease claims processing.
Customers may submit their claims via the Etiqa Special Hotline - Putra Heights Explosion Claims at 011-16306646 (WhatsApp) or (03)2692-8188.
Meanwhile, AmBank will discuss on a case-to-case basis repayment options to eligible customers with AmBank financing facilities.
“We are ready to provide assistance to help ease the financial burdens faced of customers affected by the gas pipeline incident in Putra Heights on April 1,” it said in a statement.
For assistance, contact 03-2178 888 or visit the nearest branch. - Agencies
