Kampot: In the spirit of Aidiladha and compassion beyond borders, Bank Rakyat continued its 'Kembara Korban Kemboja' programme this year with the contribution of 52 sacrificial cows worth more than RM178,000 for Muslim communities here. The annual programme is a continuation of the 'Kembara Kemboja' initiative introduced by the bank in 2015.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this year's korban (sacrificial) meat was distributed to 5,400 families across 24 villages in the Kampot district, including Kampung Phum Cham and Kampung Keh villages. Bank Rakyat chief financial officer Nor Haimee Zakaria stated that the programme aims to reach out to communities in remote areas of Cambodia living in hardship, while also allowing Muslims in the country to experience the joy of Aidiladha celebrations.

Nor Haimee Zakaria highlighted that apart from the korban contribution, the bank is also distributing food baskets through their new 'Salam Aidiladha' programme. This initiative is not only carried out in Cambodia but also in Malaysia, reflecting the bank's role in fulfilling its corporate social responsibility each year. He encouraged the public to plan their korban ritual early through the Tabung Qurban Savings Account-i available via the i-Rakyat banking application.

He explained that customers can start saving gradually from as low as RM20 into their personal accounts, which is one of the best ways to encourage Muslims to save little by little. Once the amount is sufficient, the money can be used to perform the korban ritual every year. Among the collaborating partners involved are Surau Al-Barakah Menara Kembar Bank Rakyat, Maahad Imam Syafi'e Kampung Keh Kampot, Pusat Wakaf Endowmen Zakat Khairat dan Sedekah, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Yayasan As-Syafi'e, Shafi'e Charitable Association, and Surau Bangi Perdana.