KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today on renewed demand for the local note amid the recovery in global crude oil prices. At 9.01am, the local unit rose to 4.3570/3650 versus the greenback from 4.3600/3680 at last Friday’s close. AxiCorp Chief global...
At the opening, the ringgit was traded lower against other major currencies. — Bernama pic
At 9.01am, the local unit rose to 4.3570/3650 versus the greenback from 4.3600/3680 at last Friday’s close. “Despite the adverse short-term effects from the extended movement control order , the ringgit should continue to find more sound footing thanks to the calming effects of stable oil prices,” he said.
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