Worthless cash: Many people left holding the 500 and 1000 rupee notes do not know how to unload them. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star
PETALING JAYA: The surprise announcement on Tuesday night by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from circulation has left things up in the air for moneychangers here and those planning to travel there.
An Indian High Commission official said it was waiting for an official circular before it would be able to advise those in Malaysia on how to clear the rupee notes.
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