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Ringgit Edges Higher as Malaysia’s Inflation Eases to 1.8%

The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar after Malaysia's September inflation eased to 1.8%, while policy expectations remained in focus.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 20 October 2026 – The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the United States dollar at 4.0780/4.0850, compared with the previous close of 4.0805/4.0845. Malaysia’s inflation rate eased to 1.8% in September from 1.9% in August, while investors considered the outlook for Bank Negara Malaysia’s overnight policy rate. The dollar index was 0.15% higher at 101.989.

For Malaysian companies and investors, the modest move affects import costs, overseas earnings and foreign-currency debt, but it should not be read as a lasting trend. The opening quotations and inflation figures are confirmed; expectations of policy normalisation remain market analysis, not a central-bank commitment. A two-sided exchange rate also reflects the price at which dealers buy and sell, rather than a single universal rate available to every business.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.