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Ringgit edges up against USD as upcoming presidential election stifles risk appetite

Local note opens at 4.3450/3615 against greenback, compared with yesterday’s close of 4.3490/3535

Ringgit sole regional currency to strengthen against USD since Feb 26: BNM 

The ringgit was the only regional currency that strengthened against the US dollar, gaining 0.6% against the greenback since February 26, BNM said. 

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor