Fall in competitiveness ranking a wake-up call for Putrajaya, experts say
Optimistic projections and rhetoric are not the answer, they say.
Ringgit continues decline against dollar, closing in on 4.8 mark
An analyst says he expects the downward trend to continue for the local currency.
The ringgit's nightmare scenario and why Anwar should step down as finance minister
Otherwise, he should at least hire a second finance minister.
Ringgit hits lowest since 1998 Asian currency crisis
A combination of factors has been cited, including declining exports over the past six months as well as the conflict in Gaza.
Food prices might go up again, economist says after ringgit slump
Barjoyai Bardai says importers need to pay in US dollars.
Ringgit hits lowest this year against US dollar, major Asian currencies
The local currency ended trading by hitting the 4.70 mark against the greenback.
Ringgit hits 4.7 in early trade, lowest this year
It slid to 4.7050/7095 against the US dollar, compared to 4.6890/6940 recorded on Sept 19.
Mahathir on the ringgit's decline
The former prime minister makes a case for fixing the exchange rate to solve the problem of the ringgit.
Malaysian economy grew 2.9% in second quarter, slowest since 2021
Economists say the government's target of achieving 4-5% growth this year appears increasingly unlikely.
Ringgit lower against US dollar in early trade
The local note declined to 4.6275/6295 against the US dollar compared with 4.6140/6175 at yesterday’s closing.
Anwar's dangerous dance with Umno
While Reformasi was always the rallying cry, reforms seem few and far in between today.
Analysts pan politicians from both sides in ringgit debate, say still no plan on food security
They say it is wrong for politicians to take credit or blame for how the ringgit performs.
