rupiah

Ringgit gains at open, boosting appeal among emerging currencies

The local note stood at 4.4340/4410 against the greenback, up from yesterday’s close of 4.4355/4390

Dedollarisation: M’sia to get more Asean members on board local currency train

Arrangements already in place with Thailand and Indonesia, to promote local currency settlement framework with other countries in bloc

Malaysia-Indonesia currency bilateral swap agreement renewed for another five years

Bank Negara Malaysia, Bank Indonesia ink renewal to enable exchange amounting to RM24 billion or IDR82 trillion 

Popular

Last of the Kaamatan Bobohizan: traditions fade away as modernisation, other religions overshadow ancient rituals

As Sabah celebrates harvest festival, the cultural heritage of the Bobohizan priests is at risk, with few facing a battle to preserve their dying traditions

Muslim NGOs call on OIC to issue solidarity note for Palestinian fighters

Four Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called upon the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convene an emergency meeting to issue a solidarity note to the freedom fighters of Palestine.

[UPDATED] SMART Tunnel now reopened after flash flood closure

Areas in the Klang Valley are once again experiencing flash floods, with at least one road leading towards the SMART Tunnel being closed off due to rising water levels after heavy downpour.