Ringgit opens lower against US$ as tensions rise in Yemen


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday as foreign exchange markets focused on geopolitical tensions in light of the United States (US) and its allies' recent military attack in Yemen.

At 9.07 am, the ringgit depreciated to 4.6470/6570 versus the greenback from Friday’s close of 4.6455/6500.

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