Google disables currency converter widget for ringgit to address technical issues, says Fahmi


KUALA LUMPUR: Google's decision to temporarily disable features, including the currency converter widget for Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) searches, is aimed at resolving various technical issues and is not based on any directive from a particular party.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that Google informed him of their decision following discussions with Bank Negara Malaysia and the move was to prevent future errors in displaying RM exchange rates.

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