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The Malaysian ringgit has weakened against the US dollar and Singapore dollar, falling past RM4.40 per dollar on May 19 and hitting a record low against the Singdollar on May 24. Analysts attribute the slide to expected US rate hikes, and CNA examines the government's options to ease depreciation pressure.
A weaker ringgit raises the cost of imported feed inputs for Malaysian buyers, while also shaping regional demand for palm oil and other commodities priced in dollars.
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