Tengku Zafrul says no need to peg ringgit to US dollar, strong economic fundamentals will support currency's value
The government has no plans to peg the ringgit to the US dollar as such a move is fraught with high risks and a large trade-off, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Pegging ringgit during COVID-19 not appropriate - Economist
Pegging the ringgit during the COVID-19 crisis is not appropriate, given the issues confronting the nation are related to health and economic integration.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Malaysia sturdy to face pressure on Ringgit
Malaysia refused aid from IMF and unorthodox measures such as strict capital controls and pegged the Ringgit to the US Dollar at RM3.80 after it fell to an historic low of RM5.20 versus the dollar.
Sun Nov 20 2016
Malaysia won't peg ringgit, says Johari
The Ministry of Finance today assured investors that Malaysia will not peg the ringgit or impose capital controls despite the recent volatility faced by the local note.
Tue Nov 15 2016
Bank Negara Malaysia will not peg ringgit - Governor
Bank Negara Malaysia will not peg the ringgit despite the recent volatility the currency has been facing due to external enviroment, Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim announced today.
Fri Nov 11 2016
No need to peg Ringgit to US Dollar, says Zeti
There is still no need to peg the ringgit to the US dollar currently despite the continued downtrend of the local unit, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Malaysia won't peg Ringgit, impose capital controls: Najib
The government will not impose capital controls or implement a peg for the ringgit to the greenback, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Thu Aug 20 2015
Bank Negara will not peg Ringgit - Zeti
Bank Negara will not peg the Ringgit like it did during the 1997/1998 financial crisis, said its Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
Thu Aug 13 2015
Govt has no plans to peg ringgit - Ahmad Husni
The government has no plans to peg the ringgit against the US dollar to address its depreciation, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.
Sun Aug 09 2015
Government has no plan to peg ringgit
The current situation is different from the 1997-1998 financial crisis when such measure was taken as Malaysia's economy is now on a strong footing.
Mon Mar 30 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024