Ringgit opens higher on 12MP optimism


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today, riding on positive investors’ sentiment following the tabling of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) yesterday.

At 9 am, the ringgit rose to 4.1800/1855 versus the greenback from yesterday's closing of 4.1865/1885.

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