KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the 10th consecutive trading day yesterday reflecting sustained positive sentiment towards the local currency at the start of trading.
At 8 am, the ringgit edged up to 4.0570/0625 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0575/0620.
The local currency was trading near a seven-week high, following a previous opening level of 4.0560 recorded on Sept 9, 2026.
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.33 per cent to 101.854 points.
