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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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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah