The weak ringgit dilemma


PETALING JAYA: A weak ringgit is a bigger problem today than it was two decades ago.

As the contribution of exports to Malaysia’s economy has declined over the last 20 years while imports of food items have increased aggressively, the benefits of a weak currency are diminishing.

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