Bank Rakyat Launches ‘Kembara Qurban Kemboja 2025' To Support Cambodian Muslims

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat today launched the ‘Kembara Qurban Kemboja 2025’ programme by sending a delegation to support the Muslim community in Cambodia in conjunction with the Aidiladha celebration tomorrow.

Its deputy chief executive officer, Nor Haimee Zakaria, said a total of 45 cows will be handed over for the ‘qurban’ (sacrificial ritual) and distributed to Muslim residents of Kampung Trapeng Prinh and Kampung Keh in Cambodia.

He said the programme aims to assist underprivileged rural communities while expanding Bank Rakyat’s community outreach efforts abroad. 

“This qurban initiative, implemented since 2015, has benefited various communities, particularly the ‘asnaf’ group,” he said in a statement today. 

He said Bank Rakyat, together with its strategic partners, also distributed basic food aid to 150 families in Kampung Swai Relom, Kandal Province, with each family receiving 10 kilogrammes of rice.

The strategic partners for the programme are Maahad Imam Syafi’e (MIS) Kampung Keh, Kampot; Wakaf Endowmen Zakat Khairat and Sedekah Centre (WEZAS) of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI); Yayasan As-Syafi’e; and Shafi’e Charitable Association.

Meanwhile, Nor Haimee said efforts to support local communities continue through the ‘Hulurkan Salam Aidiladha’ programme from June 7 to 20, involving the distribution of beef and mutton from 241 cows and 159 goats.

He said the distribution involves contributions from holders of the Simpanan-i Tabung Qurban Account and Surau Al-Barakah at Menara Kembar Bank Rakyat (MKBR), amounting to over RM1.52 million.

“Bank Rakyat remains committed to enriching local communities, as their strength is a result of the support from members and clients across the country.

“More so during this festive season, it is our collective responsibility to help one another by sharing sustenance and strengthening bonds of brotherhood,” he said.

Nor Haimee also announced that participation in the sacrificial ritual can now be done online via the BRICK platform without the need to visit a branch.

-- BERNAMA