Ringgit extends gains to close higher amid Japan political uncertainty


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Monday’s close, as the greenback struggled to appreciate amid political uncertainties in Japan, said an analyst.

At 6 pm, the ringgit rose to 4.2320/2365 against the greenback, compared to Friday’s close of 4.2410/2455.

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