Malaysia sees further upside for ringgit, 2026 growth forecast
The Malaysian ringgit, Asia’s top performing currency in the past year, still has potential to gain as the economy continues to perform strongly, Second Finance Minister Amir…
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Malaysian Central Bank rejects using ringgit to help exports
Malaysia’s central bank said strong growth and ongoing reforms would provide support for the ringgit, ruling out using the currency to support exports, which it said are…
Ringgit rises to 2018 high buoyed by Trump
Central bank says economic fundamentals and government reforms will provide long-term support to ringgit The Malaysian ringgit rose to its strongest in nearly eight years amid…
Malaysian ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism
The Malaysian ringgit rose to the strongest level in more than seven years, buoyed by optimism over the country’s ties to the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain and the…
Malaysia’s strong ringgit squeezes export reliant glove makers
Malaysia’s world-leading producers of latex gloves are facing tightened profit margins as the nation’s strong currency bites into US dollar-denominated earnings, underscoring…
Japanese yen, ringgit, US, Australian dollar driving Singapore's currency buying frenzy
YouTrip’s 2025 conversion volumes jump over 70%; its peers also report surge in business As foreign exchange rates vacillated in 2025 amid geopolitical volatility and shifting trade…
Ringgit hits three-year high against Singdollar, four-year high versus greenback
The ringgit hit a three-year high against the Singapore dollar and a four-year high against the US dollar this week, as optimism around the Malaysian economy grew and trade tensions eased.…
Malaysian ringgit hits highest in four years on growth optimism
It rose 0.3% versus the greenback to 4.0955 on Friday, the highest since May 2021 The Malaysian ringgit reached the strongest level against the dollar in more than four years, reflecting…
Ringgit rally, fiscal strength fuel Malaysia’s bond momentum
Malaysia’s improving fiscal outlook, moderating inflation and resilient currency are enhancing the appeal of its bonds, positioning them for continued gains into next year. Global funds…
Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht set to benefit from rate cuts in 2026: DBS report
Countries have also bypassed US to trade with one another in view of tariff risks DBS analysts are upbeat about the region’s prospects for 2026, forecasting that Asian currencies will…
As Malaysia ringgit rallies against the Singapore dollar this year, where will it go next?
The currency hits a 13-month high against the greenback, year-to-date peak versus Singdollar The Malaysian ringgit has rallied about 7 per cent in the year to date against the US dollar,…
Ringgit at 13-month peak: Can Malaysia's currency keep rising?
Unit fuelled by strong investment inflows into Malaysia and encouraging follow-through on fiscal policies The Malaysian ringgit is on a roll this year. It has gained about 7 per cent…
Ringgit rises to 13-month high on fading rate-cut view, growth outlook
THE Malaysian ringgit gained to the strongest in more than a year on fading expectations for a central bank interest-rate cut and by renewed optimism over growth. The currency rose 0.1 per…
Malaysian ringgit nears one-year high on rate outlook, growth optimism
The country’s trade-dependent economy has been buoyed by signs that global demand is picking up Malaysia’s ringgit is hovering near its strongest level in a year, supported by expectations…
Ringgit nears one-year high on rate outlook, growth optimism
The country’s trade-dependant economy has been buoyed by signs that global demand is picking up Malaysia’s ringgit is hovering near its strongest level in a year, buoyed by expectations…
Malaysia FX reserves at three-year high to aid ringgit stability
Malaysia’s increasing currency reserves are bolstering its defences against market volatility. The country’s net foreign exchange (FX) reserves rose to US$94.7 billion at the end of April,…
Ringgit may gain most in South-east Asia on exporter conversion
Malaysia’s ringgit stands to gain the most among its South-east Asian peers if the nation’s exporters convert their overseas earnings to the local currency, thanks to the nation’s outsized…
Maybank’s Q3 net profit rises 7.6% to 2.5 billion ringgit
MAYBANK’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2024, amounted to 2.5 billion ringgit (S$770 million), up 7.6 per cent from 2.4 billion ringgit in the previous corresponding…
Social media posts misleadingly claim Malaysian public hospitals scrapped free dialysis treatment
Healthcare at public hospitals and clinics in Malaysia is heavily subsidised by the government but it is not free. However, social media posts have surfaced alongside a misleading claim…
Malaysian ringgit set for biggest monthly decline since 2015
MALAYSIA’S currency is on course for its worst month in more than nine years, as investors scale back on risk assets amid concerns over the US election. The ringgit is down more than 6 per…
Malaysia’s central bank sees ‘enduring support’ for ringgit
The Malaysian currency has been buoyed by signs of a rebound in China, the nation’s largest trading partner The rally in Malaysia’s ringgit is likely to last given the nation’s favourable…
Malaysian government is not giving out 1,000 ringgit e-wallet subsidy in August 2024: ministry
Malaysia is not restarting an e-wallet subsidy scheme that concluded in February 2024, the country's finance ministry told AFP. It said graphics circulating on social media -- which…