Ringgit gained 4.31% to RM3.89 as of March 1, 2026, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: The value of the ringgit had increased by 4.31 per cent to RM3.89 against the US dollar as of March 1, 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

He said the strengthening of the ringgit reflected strong domestic fundamentals with the 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.2 per cent exceeding the original projection.