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Ringgit opens higher vs US dollar amid geopolitical tensions

Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said risk-off sentiment had become evident in global financial markets as traders focused on developments surrounding the US-Iran nuclear deal

Ringgit surges to touch 4.16 level at opening versus greenback

The local note was stronger against ASEAN currencies

Ringgit rises against US dollar on softer greenback

At 8.01 am, the local note stood at 4.2220/2365 against the US dollar, up from Tuesday’s close of 4.2305/2355

Ringgit likely to move between 4.24-4.26 against US dollar next week

The inflation rate has been quite manageable during the 90-day pause period

Ringgit opens marginally higher vs US dollar

At 8 am, the local note rose to 4.2125/2280 against the greenback, from Thursday’s close of 4.2195/2255

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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

Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health

Four Malaysia Airlines flights cancelled, two more diverted amid heightened US-Iran tensions

Destinations involved were Doha and Jeddah following flight advisory on airspace risks, governments issue travel warnings to avoid Iran