KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today but was said to maintain its momentum as it attempted to breach the 4.03 level during the morning session. At 6 pm, the local currency edged down to 4.0470/0535 versus the greenback from 4.0425/0515 at Wednesday’s close. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit versus the US dollar went up to as high as 4.0318 during the morning session but later weakened to 4.0470 towards closing. "It appears that ringgit continues to remain firm as it attempts to breach the RM4.03 level,” he told Bernama. At today’s close, the ringgit traded higher against a basket of major currencies.

Source: The Star December 26, 2025 12:51 UTC