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Ringgit charts 2.7% overall increase against USD in 2024

Stronger performance driven by expectations of smaller US federal rate cut this year and policy uncertainties under Trump administration

Ringgit rises further against US Dollar at the close

Concerns over US tariff hikes and expectations of stable Federal Reserve interest rates influenced market sentiment

Ringgit slips against USD at the close

Economist cites high demand for the US dollar as uncertainties drive investors toward safer assets

US policies, local strategies boost ringgit, but experts warn of export costs

Experts highlight short-term gains but warn of potential challenges for Malaysia’s export-driven economy

The state of the nation: the ringgit story thus far – Zainul Arifin

Over the last three months it has appreciated by more than 10 percent, from the lows of RM4.80 to the US dollar

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Govt to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% from November 2025, tobacco taxes also up: Anwar

Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry

Kuala Lumpur location for Marvel superhero film Thunderbolts

Florence Pugh was in Malaysia and shot scenes in Medan Pasar, Merdeka 118