Ringgit edges higher at opening on expectations of limited impact from US tariffs


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher today on expectations that Malaysia will be among the least affected by the US government's implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, given that the country is seen as having one of the lowest tariff rates.

At 8 am, the ringgit improved to 4.4155/4230 against the greenback from last Friday’s close of 4.4180/4220.  

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