Malaysia's ringgit fall is concerning but economic fundamentals strong, PM says


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said the ringgit currency's fall to a 26-year-low this week was concerning but emphasised that strong fundamentals underpinned a promising outlook for the economy.

The ringgit is trading near lows last seen in January 1998, when it reached 4.8850 against the dollar.

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