Putrajaya seeks explanation from Google on inaccurate ringgit exchange rate data


KUALA LUMPUR: The government has sought clarification from Google concerning the erroneous exchange rate data showing the ringgit against the US dollar at RM4.98, as displayed by the search engine on Friday, given the recurrence of similar inaccuracies in the past.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour have contacted Google on the matter.

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