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Ringgit charts 2.7% overall increase against USD in 2024

Stronger performance driven by expectations of smaller US federal rate cut this year and policy uncertainties under Trump administration

Ringgit rises further against US Dollar at the close

Concerns over US tariff hikes and expectations of stable Federal Reserve interest rates influenced market sentiment

Ringgit slips against USD at the close

Economist cites high demand for the US dollar as uncertainties drive investors toward safer assets

US policies, local strategies boost ringgit, but experts warn of export costs

Experts highlight short-term gains but warn of potential challenges for Malaysia’s export-driven economy

The state of the nation: the ringgit story thus far – Zainul Arifin

Over the last three months it has appreciated by more than 10 percent, from the lows of RM4.80 to the US dollar

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports