Bank Rakyat’s Hari Raya Open House.

The Muslim in Malaysia and all over the world are still celebrating Eid Fitri as the festival is executed in the whole month of 'Syawal' (the month in Islamic calendar). The practice of ‘open house’ in the festive month is the apparent culture for Muslim particularly in Malaysia where we are looking forward to visit and feast at the host’s houses or even at business and office premises.

Nonetheless, a lot of Government departments, ministries and agencies like MARA, DBKL, and Bank Rakyat etc are hosting grand open houses to all. The once a year practice is virtuous according to Islam as it promotes brotherhood, bridging gap among all and foster positive values to all of us.

This afternoon, I went to the 'open house' hosted by Bank Rakyat, Jalan Ipoh branch, Kuala Lumpur where the friendly and most efficient Bank Manager (Encik Azlan Bin Alias) invited me to the premise. It was a full house (most of the guests are clients and associates) but still there are plenty of scrumptious food to enjoy from satay, ketupat, nasi dagang, spaghetti, rojak, cendol etc.

To my amazement, Bank Rakyat which is an agency under the 'Ministry of Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development', in Jalan Ipoh branch, Kuala Lumpur staffed the most friendly officers compared to the rigid and stiff average bank officers. They seem to be friendly and helpful with their clients, manifested during the 'open house' where they even served food to us.

While enjoying the food, I did some research on their banking facilities through their executives and I must say Bank Rakyat offers plenty of assistance to entrepreneurs especially the Bumiputera.

Now that my tummy is really full, all I have to say is two thumbs for Bank Rakyat Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, job well done.

Ps: Really need a workout at the gym. Hope to join Kenny Sia at the 'Terry Fox Run For Cancer Research' this coming Sunday in KL Lake Garden 8.30am.
Pss: Al Fatihah to Allayarhamah Dahlia my junior from MRSM Kuantan, lost her due to stomach cancer.