The Malaysian ringgit is riding its most active trading period in years as global investors pour capital into the country, wagering that its market-beating rally has room to run.
The average daily trading volume rose to RM19.8 bil in 2025, the highest in six years, according to data from Bank Negara Malaysia. This surge, fueled by global fund inflows and market outperformance, was further bolstered by more hedging and bank lending.
