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Shopping in JB may cost more for longer
BMI Research forecasts the ringgit to strengthen and reach RM3.55 against the greenback by the end of 2025.
October 03, 2024
Tong's Portfolio
The ringgit will do a lot better with the ‘right’ stories
A plausible story can triple current account surplus and double net forex reserves.
March 14, 2024
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
Tong's Portfolio
Tick tock tick tock … time is running out ... Malaysia needs a credible fiscal consolidation plan now
Relying on oil to fund persistent operating deficit is neither wise nor sustainable
August 09, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Directing EPF’s investments back to Malaysia: The pros and cons, and the better path
As a matter of public policy, repatriating domestic savings and reinvesting the money locally make perfect sense.
May 20, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
The dichotomy of words and actions on the ringgit
Why is there such a contrast between public articulation, by economists, analysts and the media, and the actions of smart money?
April 13, 2023
SE Asian economies
Malaysia says ringgit's drop will be cushioned by fundamentals
“The flexibility of the ringgit will continue to benefit the Malaysian economy."
April 24, 2022
Forex
Ringgit in 'lower for longer' world
It is understood that Bank Negara Malaysia is delaying the release of its much-anticipated guidance on the economy that traditionally accompanies its annual report, owing to the ongoing movement control order (MCO) that has been extended to April 14.
March 27, 2020
Currencies
Bank Negara Malaysia relaxes currency conversion rules for exporters
(Aug 17): Malaysia's central bank said on Friday exporters will no longer be obligated to convert most of their proceeds into ringgit, relaxing a rule introduced in 2016 to boost onshore trading of the currency.
August 17, 2018