Shamsiah: Don’t be fixated on ringgit

Rising greenback: Nor Shamsiah, speaking at the Malaysia: A New Dawn programme, in Kuala Lumpur. She says Malaysia is also vulnerable to the strengthening US dollar and outflow of funds from emerging markets.

Bank Negara governor says focus should be on real economy

KUALA LUMPUR: There should be reduced fixation on the exchange rate of the ringgit against major currencies and the focus should instead be on the real economy.