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The ringgit appreciated by over 10 per cent against the US dollar in 2025 and continued its upward trend last month.
The ringgit appreciated by over 10 per cent against the US dollar in 2025 and continued its upward trend last month.
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Ringgit's appreciation 'not unexpected' as Malaysia's economy gets stronger
The stronger ringgit would bring positive spillover effects to regional economies, including Sibu, as higher income among local planters would translate into increased spending on goods and services.
At 8 am, the local currency traded at 3.9130/9230 versus the greenback, up from Wednesday’s close of 3.9175/9235.
At 8 am, the local currency traded at 3.9130/9230 versus the greenback, up from Wednesday’s close of 3.9175/9235.
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Ringgit rises to 3.9130 vs greenback on strong fundamentals
Today’s opening put the ringgit near its strongest level versus the US dollar since April 2018, when it touched 3.9030.
At 8am today, the ringgit was traded at 3.9650/9750 against the US dollar, compared with 3.9615/9670 at Monday’s close.
At 8am today, the ringgit was traded at 3.9650/9750 against the US dollar, compared with 3.9615/9670 at Monday’s close.
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Ringgit hits fresh 2018 high of 3.9540 against US dollar, extends uptrend
Earlier today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the ringgit’s strength has not hindered trade flows, and the government will continue to strengthen the economy, manage key economic policies, curb the deficit, and attract investment.
An employee displays gold bars at a store of the Korea Gold Exchange in Seoul on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
An employee displays gold bars at a store of the Korea Gold Exchange in Seoul on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
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Gold could surpass RM700 per gram in Malaysia as ringgit continues to strengthen
SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said higher domestic gold prices reflected global fiscal stress and currency dynamics more than any single geopolitical event.
The ringgit last traded at a similar level on May 24, 2018, when it touched RM3.9797 against the greenback.
The ringgit last traded at a similar level on May 24, 2018, when it touched RM3.9797 against the greenback.
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Ringgit opens near seven-year high on steady OPR
The ringgit strengthened to 3.9850/9950 against the dollar from 4.0045/0080 recorded last Friday.
The ringgit briefly touched the 3.99 psychological level against the US dollar at 2.27pm today.
The ringgit briefly touched the 3.99 psychological level against the US dollar at 2.27pm today.
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Ringgit touches 3.99 per US dollar, strongest in seven years
The local currency strengthened to 3.9992 versus the greenback, its strongest level in more than seven years.
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