Another Bank Muamalat employee tests Covid-19 positive, this time in JB

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Muamalat) today affirmed that one of its Johor Baru Regional Office employees has tested positive for Covid-19.

In a statement, the bank said all employees at the regional office and Johor Baru branch who had been in direct contact with the employee have been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.

“Contact tracing is also underway, in line with the Health Ministry’s guidelines.

“Thorough sanitisation and cleaning procedures are being carried out at both premises located at Kebun Teh Commercial City, Jalan Kebun Teh, in Johor Baru, Johor,” it said

Bank Muamalat said that five employees at its Kota Kinabalu branch tested positive for Covid-19 last week.

To mitigate possible health risks due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases, selected Bank Muamalat branches will now operate from 9.15am to 3pm.

“Bank Muamalat is taking aggressive steps to safeguard the health and safety of its customers, staff and communities, while ensuring the smooth delivery of important financial services.

“Bank Muamalat would like to assure its customers that business continues to operate as usual, with minimal disruptions whilst maintaining safety as its number one priority,” the statement said.

For further information, members of the public may visit Bank Muamalat’s website at www.muamalat.com.my or call 03-2600 5500. – BERNAMA

Source: NST