Malaysia's Finance Ministry said the ringgit had weakened 2.1% against the US dollar as of June 22 on expectations that US rates will stay elevated. Officials attributed the pressure to Fed policy expectations and the West Asia conflict, while noting that domestic fundamentals remained strong.
Sustained ringgit weakness raises the local cost of dollar-priced feed and oilseed imports and can affect Malaysian palm oil economics. The policy commentary signals that official support for the currency may continue.
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