KUALA LUMPUR, — The ringgit was in first place compared to nine other regional countries since the coordination measures among the government, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) were implemented on Feb 26, 2024.
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan also said that based on BNM’s Financial Markets Committee statement on March 1, 2024, there was an immediate impact on market trends with increased market interest in the ringgit.
“The government is committed to ensuring that the performance of the ringgit is at a better and stronger level,” he told Dewan Negara today.
He said various measures have already been taken, and that BNM always ensures that the domestic foreign exchange market remains orderly and maintains financial stability. The Malaysian central bank also continues to monitor the financial market and take the necessary measures, including intervention in the foreign exchange market, to curb excessive currency movements.