‘A source of anxiety for many, but a boon for others’


PETALING JAYA: The weak ringgit may be a matter of concern for many, but it could also be a blessing, an economist says.

Prof Dr Barjoyai Bardai, who leads a team of Islamic banking and finance experts, said many countries deliberately devalue their currencies.

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