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Ringgit slips 2.1% amid fed rate pressure: MOF

Malaysia’s currency faces external headwinds from US monetary policy and West Asia tensions, but Finance Ministry insists domestic fundamentals remain strong with 5.4% growth and low inflation

Anwar credits ringgit’s performance over Asian currencies to govt reforms, investor engagement

Malaysia also has manufacturing niches for components few countries can make, says Prime Minister

Ringgit eases vs greenback, investors shift to safe-haven assets

Factors involved are expected rally in bond prices, upcoming US labour market data and and ongoing conflict over Iran

Ringgit opens higher on govt’s pragmatic fuel subsidy approach

Malaysia has struck balance between maintaining fiscal discipline and minimising Middle East war’s impact on households, economist says

Ringgit to remain stable at 3.95 level against US dollar next week

Less currency volatility expected next week as investors monitor Iran conflict and US Federal Reserve defers rate change

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