ringgit

American  

[ring-git] / ˈrɪŋ gɪt /

noun

1. a paper money, cupronickel coin, and monetary unit of Malaysia, equal to 100 sen.

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ringgit British  

/ ˈrɪŋɡɪt /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Malaysia, divided into 100 sen

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Etymology

Origin of ringgit

First recorded in 1965–70, ringgit is from the Malay word riŋgit literally, serrated, milled

Example Sentences

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for April delivery closed 44 ringgit higher at 4,198 ringgit a ton.

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Maybank also announced a 10 billion ringgit technology investment to enhance infrastructure and develop new propositions.

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The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for April delivery is 16 ringgit lower at 4,056 ringgit a ton.

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Lim expects earnings to stay robust in 2026 at new all time high level, supported by firm aluminium prices amid a global supply deficit, even as hedging and stronger ringgit limit some margin upside.

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The brokerage sees support for palm oil prices at 4,015 ringgit a ton and resistance at 4,115 ringgit a ton.

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