Ringgit strengthens further to 4.38 against US dollar, highest since June


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit resumed its upward momentum today versus the US dollar, closing the first trading week of December at 4.38, a level not seen since June this year, a dealer said.

SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes said the ringgit's ascent was supported by weak sentiment on the US dollar, ongoing China reopening hopes and optimism ahead of the Malaysian Cabinet announcement.

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