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The ringgit is at a 24-year low against the dollar and is expected to weaken further as Malaysia's national election adds political risk. Uncertainty also surrounds the government's US$80 billion budget, which aims to cut taxes and narrow the fiscal deficit.
Political risk and budget uncertainty can push the ringgit lower, raising Malaysian import costs for feed ingredients. The impact on commodity prices is limited.
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