Kuala Lumpur, 13 July 2026 – The Malaysian ringgit is expected to strengthen further during the second half of 2026, supported by resilient exports, recovering tourism receipts, a sustained current-account surplus and expectations that the interest-rate gap between Malaysia and the United States will gradually narrow.
The local currency is projected to average RM3.95 against the US dollar in 2026 before ending the year near RM3.90. The outlook reflects improving external fundamentals at a time when Malaysia is benefiting from stronger semiconductor demand, diversified supply chains and the continued recovery of international travel.
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