Malaysia’s ringgit nears four-year high as economy gains strength
The Malaysian ringgit, which climbed more than 8 per cent in 2025 and is Asia’s best-performing currency this year, is nearing a four-year high as strengthening economic momentum and easing global trade tensions drive offshore investors to local debt.
Analysts expect the ringgit to strengthen past 4.1 per US dollar, potentially hitting the highest level since May 2021, as the central bank holds rates steady and the economy gains traction, according to BNY and Maybank. The choice to keep interest rates unchanged signals confidence in the economy’s resilience despite US tariffs.
Police warn of new ruse by scammers to take over victims’ WhatsApp accounts
The police on Nov 12 warned of a new method that scammers are employing to take over victims’ WhatsApp accounts – sending SMSes containing phishing links to deceive victims. In such scams, victims receive SMSes informing them of issues with their WhatsApp accounts due to prolonged lack of verification.
They are then prompted to verify their accounts through a phishing link that leads to a fake WhatsApp webpage, said the police. Members of the public can also call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline on 1799 to check.
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13 Nov 2025 12:33
