KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened for the fifth straight day against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by improved risk appetite following the successful conclusion of the ASEAN Summit, which helped boost investor confidence in Malaysia's regional stability and economic integration.
At 6 pm, the ringgit appreciated to 4.1850/1900 per US dollar from Tuesday’s close of 4.1935/1985. The ringgit traded higher by 1.02 per cent over the past five days.
