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Ringgit eases versus greenback on firm US economic data

At 8.05 am, the local note depreciated to 4.2200/2300 from Thursday’s close at 4.2085/2120

Ringgit to trade firmer against US dollar next week, ahead of US labour data

The labour market data will be pivotal in shaping expectations for the US Federal Reserve's policy direction, with greater emphasis likely to shift towards supporting maximum employment, an analyst said

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar as US-China trade tensions ease

At 8.01 am, the local note appreciated to 4.3045/3245 versus the US dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 4.3185/3250

Keep calm and carry on: don’t be spooked by Trump’s threat, economists say

Malaysia’s partner country status shields country from impact of tariff threat which might be imposed by the Republican, experts say

Ringgit rebounds to open higher against dollar amid incoming FOMC meeting, election

Local currency edges up to 4.3580/3645 against greenback, compared to yesterday’s close of 4.3605/3640

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’