Malaysians cash in as pound and yen tumble


All the rage: Checks on money changer outlets around the Klang Valley also saw outlets running low on the yen. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Despite the buzz over the ringgit’s slide against the US dollar, the tumbling of several major currencies has also been a boon to Malaysians.

With the British pound and yen also taking a beating, Malaysians are quickly capitalising on the drop, mainly for their children’s education fees, while those looking to travel to Japan have also seized the opportunity to purchase the yen well in advance of their trips.

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