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Malaysia
Malaysian central bank says ringgit 'ought to’ trade higher
Bank Negara is unlikely to heavily defend the ringgit, given its 'moderate level of foreign-exchange reserves'
February 27, 2024
Malaysia
Ringgit’s fall to 26-year low sparks Bank Negara's verbal reply
'The recent performance of the ringgit, similar to other regional currencies, has been influenced by external factors'
February 20, 2024
1MDB Watch
Nor Shamsiah named as Bank Negara's new governor
(June 22): Malaysia named Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, a former central bank official who investigated the scandal-plagued state fund 1MDB, as governor of the regulator.
June 22, 2018
Commentary
Can ringgit strength be sustained?
(May 8): The Malaysian ringgit is turning out to be the best-performing currency in the region, so far this year. This is a sharp reversal of its fortunes, after being heavily sold down in November-December last year.
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May 08, 2017