Ringgit to recover once 1MDB issues resolved


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit will start to stabilise and recover when a combination of external and domestic issues are resolved.

Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz (pic) said a US rate hike, recovery in commodity prices and stronger Chinese growth together with the resolution of domestic political issues will help to stabilise the ringgit.

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