State elections, lack of tourists affecting ringgit


KUALA LUMPUR: The renewed fall in the ringgit appears to be led by uncertainties stemming from the potential outcome of the upcoming six state elections, says Bank Islam (M) Bhd chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

He noted that any potential policy changes following the outcome of the state elections could be one of the reasons for the ringgit to drop.

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