Phnom Penh: In the context of Cambodia combating the outbreak of corona-19, AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. still continually provides the sustainable financial services to the customers with high responsibilities and we also strongly take action of all announcement and guidelines released by Ministry of Health of Cambodia. Likewise, the institution has introduced measures to promote the safety and healthy of its customers and employees. What is important, AMK has, at the same time, introduced customers to use the AMK Mobile App in order to be aligned with social distance which was guidance by Ministry of Health of Cambodia.

Mr. Kea Borann, CEO of AMK MFI Plc said “We still continue providing financial services customers with high responsibility. We support and implement all regulations that have been announced by Ministry of Health of Cambodia in order to prevent the outbreak of coronavirus. For instance, to avoid the face-to-face encounter, AMK has introduced AMK Mobile App, allowing customers do financial services online such as bill payments, phone top up, money transfer, loan payment and other financial services anytime and anywhere.”

Mr. Borann also emphasized that “The welfare and safety of the customers and staffs are our priority. So far, we have produced a lot of educational contents about how to prevent ourselves and reduce risks from coronavirus. The contents have been published on AMK’s social medias and media partners.”

He continues that “Instead of being shocked and scared, I would encourage all Cambodians to try to understand well about the Covid-19 and strongly commit how to prevent their families and society from the spread of the virus.” On this occasion, he would like to sincerely thank to Cambodian government, as well as Ministry of Health, the relevant Ministries, the local authorities, the doctors and the medical staffs for their dedication and hard work to protect and save Cambodian people.

It is remarkable that all AMK customers and staffs are required to measure their temperature and wash their hands with alcohol before being allowed inside the office. In addition, all AMK offices are scheduled to be thoroughly cleaned and carry out strictly the preventive methods. At the same time, AMK customers still can be able to do the transactions smoothly with AMK operation networks nationwide across the country such as through AMK Offices, ATM/CDM, Agents, especially through AMK Mobile App that allows them to do the transaction widely without holding cash.

AMK is one of the leading microfinance in terms of outreach and customer. As of February of 2020, AMK operates in 90% of total villages with 149 offices, over 3,000 experienced staff, 56 ATM/CDM, and around 6,000 Agents running in 25 provinces and cities across Cambodia. AMK served nearly 900,000 customers, with a loan portfolio of over USD 340 million, and a deposit with around USD 180 million. AMK provides a variety of adequate financial services, including loans, deposit, leasing, money transfers, micro-insurance, Bill Payment, Payroll Service, Agent Banking, Mobile Banking, ATM/DCM, and other affordable financial services.