BNM International Reserves At US$128.8 Bln As At April 15, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves stood at US$128.8 billion as at April 15, 2026. 

Ringgit Opens Almost Flat Against Greenback As US Extends Ceasefire With Iran

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Wednesday as market sentiment remained cautious following news that the United States-Iran ceasefire, originally expected to expire today, has been extended to allow negotiations with Iran to conclude.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar And Major Currencies

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday’s close, despite a firmer US Dollar Index, as investors closely monitored developments and anticipated the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Ringgit Outlook Firm, Set To Retest 3.88 Level Amid Strong Inflows

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s outlook remains firm, supported by underlying macroeconomic fundamentals, with the market expected to retest the 3.88 level against the US dollar, reflecting short-term market positioning rather than a shift in the currency’s trajectory, economists said.

Financial Institutions: The Foundation Of Nation’s Economic System In Facing Uncertainty From West Asia Crisis -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the current strength of the country’s financial institutions, which support national aspirations, is seen as the foundation of the national economic system, especially in confronting the uncertainty arising from the West Asia crisis.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of US-Iran Ceasefire Expiry

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market participants are likely to focus on negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the two-week ceasefire, which commenced on April 7, set to expire on Wednesday.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Monday, remaining in a tight range as markets kept a close watch on developments in West Asia.

Govt Relentlessly Commits To Policy Reforms, Sustained Engagement With Firms, Fund Managers - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) — The government has relentlessly committed to policy reforms and sustained engagement with firms and fund managers, many of whom were spoiled for choice as to where they put their money and their manufacturing, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Ringgit Opens Almost Flat Against Greenback As Investors Seek Safe-haven Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought shelter in safe-haven assets, with the greenback seen as one of the ways to preserve capital.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as external drivers remain dominant.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar On Strong 1Q GDP Estimate

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), said an analyst.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against Greenback, Major Currencies, Eyes GDP Estimate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Friday, supported by firm domestic sentiment, as markets await Malaysia’s advance estimate of first-quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) at noon, which could further underpin the local currency.