Ringgit peg – Not the answer for Malaysia


Pegging the ringgit against market forces may further hurt our growth in the long run.

THE ringgit is experiencing a historic low in value but should we consider pegging it as an option? Or is the ringgit actually at its fair value?

The current depreciation of the ringgit presents a dual scenario. On one hand, it can benefit exporters, on the other, the low value may be unfavorable due to our reliance on high-import materials.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

   

Next In Insight

Bank of England weighs when to cut interest rates in the UK
Get ready to develop a green workforce
Shoemakers eye runaway success at Paris Olympics
Fragile Treasuries relying on rare macro serenity
Protecting trade is protecting yourself
To give or not to give?
Talking more but saying less on rates is smart
Heavy oil shortage spells higher cost for shippers
Singapore offices await a new wave of tenants
If Japan exhausts intervention slush fund, Treasuries may wobble

Others Also Read