Rakyat Xcess, Ar-Rahnu X’Change launched in Lundu
LUNDU: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar on Saturday (Jan 29) launched Rakyat Xcess and Ar-Rahnu X’Change in Lundu District. The Santubong MP said the launch of Rakyat Xcess and Ar-Rahnu X’Change in Lundu would facilitate 36,000 residents here in carrying out various banking transactions […]
Lack of bank facilities troubles Debak residents
DEBAK: People here have to go to either Betong or Saratok to withdraw money from the bank and it is not because attempts have not been made to get banks to provide their services here. A frustrated Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam said there had been no response from the banking industry despite him trying […]
Digital banking to transform banking infrastructure
KUCHING: The implementation of digital banking in the state will see a growing change in its banking infrastructure that will benefit the people, especially the rural population, said caretaker Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said at present, the state government was awaiting approval from Bank Negara Malaysia for a licence to […]
Kota Padawan craves for banking service
Kota Padawan, a small town some 18km from Kuching city, has been lacking in banking facilities for many years. There used to be two banks here. However, one of the banks decided to move away, leaving many – both residents and businesses – in a fix. Now, there is only Bank Rakyat left – its […]
Kota Padawan folk lament lack of banking facilities
KUCHING: Kota Padawan used to have good banking facilities which were convenient for people living in nearby areas or local traders to withdraw or save their hard earned money. Most residents commented it was easier then as it was closer to home, and would not need to worry about transportation or needing to go back […]
Saribas folk crying for banking facilities
DEBAK: Residents of Saribas desperately want bank branches and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) in town. Betong Division Temenggung Pi’ee Alwi said they had been waiting for far too long to enjoy such banking facilities. The appeal was made by community leaders, representing the people of Saribas, after the previous application was unsuccessful. “We hope that […]
More rural areas to have banking facilities
KUCHING: Bank Rakyat and Tekun Nasional are expanding their branches to cover more rural areas, said Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. According to him, the banks were mainly focusing on high density areas and areas with vibrant business activities in need of banking systems. “The initiative was […]
