Ringgit likely to stay weak against Asean peers

Omni Capital Partners Sdn Bhd managing director Scott Lim (pic) explained that the structural weakness in the economy stemmed from the ongoing brain drain in the country coupled with lower foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows compared to neighbouring countries as well as lower investment outflows.

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the optimism of the ringgit strengthening against the US dollar this year, the local currency is likely to stay weak against its Asean peers in the medium-term dragged down by structural weaknesses within Malaysia’s economy.

Omni Capital Partners Sdn Bhd managing director Scott Lim (pic) explained that the structural weakness in the economy stemmed from the ongoing brain drain in the country coupled with lower foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows compared to neighbouring countries as well as lower investment outflows.