Malaysia

Ringgit opens higher on strong domestic economic data

Reported by Free Malaysia Today Business · Published 21 Oct 2026, 8:21 AM MYT (3 hr ago)

The local note strengthens to 4.0795/4.0850 amid expectations of a possible normalisation of the Overnight Policy Rate.

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Ringgit opens higher on strong domestic economic data

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