Finance Ministry: Ringgit's decline driven by stronger US dollar, China uncertainty


KUALA LUMPUR: The recent depreciation of the ringgit was largely driven by the strengthening of the United States dollar (USD) and the uncertainty of China’s economic growth, says the Finance Ministry.

The ministry said on Parliament’s website on Monday (March 18) that this factor also affects other regional currencies.

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