Ringgit

Global investors betting on ‘rising star’ Malaysia as foreign cash piles in

Investors bet on AI-led data centre boom, stocks at 7-year high

The ringgit's rally is being driven by a range of structural factors beyond the dollar’s broad weakness, such as rising investment flows and the country’s growth momentum.

Malaysia sees further upside for ringgit, 2026 growth forecast

The ringgit has risen 3% this year after gaining around 10% in 2025

The Singdollar remains a bastion of stability, but the currencies around it are on the move.

How strong is the Singdollar? These charts show how it is performing against regional currencies

These seven charts track the Singapore dollar against key currencies over the last six months

The central bank says while it will continue to ensure “orderly conditions” in the foreign exchange market, “the ringgit is market-determined.”

Malaysian Central Bank rejects using ringgit to help exports

It says strong growth and ongoing reforms provide support for the ringgit

Strengthening economic fundamentals are proving to be more durable tailwinds for the currency, which has climbed to its strongest level since 2018.

Ringgit owes its surge to forces well beyond US dollar’s weakness

The currency has already climbed more than 3% in January

The ringgit has surged more than 3% in January.

Ringgit rises to 2018 high buoyed by Trump

Central bank says economic fundamentals and government reforms will provide long-term support to ringgit

The US dollar's weakness follows reports that the New York Federal Reserve conducted so-called "rate checks" with traders on Friday.

Singdollar, ringgit climb to multi-year highs; more volatility expected amid yen intervention fears

Singdollar strengthens to 1.2677 against the greenback; ringgit is below the psychological ‘4’ mark at 3.9630

The ringgit is Asia’s top-performing currency so far in January, following two years of outperformance in the region.

Malaysian ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism

Malaysia’s growth momentum is expected to continue this year

While some central banks retain a dovish bias, room for easing is increasingly constrained by currency pressures and inflation risks.

AI boosts emerging Asian currencies, but policy and fiscal worries keep markets cautious: BNP Paribas

The ringgit stands out on strong data centre inflows, solid domestic demand and macro stability

For glove makers in particular, a firmer exchange rate erodes company earnings when converted back to ringgit.

Malaysia’s strong ringgit squeezes export reliant glove makers

Strategists say the currency is poised to extend gains in 2026