Ringgit strengthens amid rising geopolitical tensions, oil price potential


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the United States (US) dollar on the first trading day of the week due to potential oil price gains resulting from rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

At 9:05 am, the ringgit appreciated to 4.7100/7190 against the greenback, compared to Friday's close of 4.7160/7210.

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