ringgit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ringgit
First recorded in 1965–70, ringgit is from the Malay word riŋgit literally, serrated, milled
Example Sentences
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Citi upgrades Press Metal’s rating to buy from neutral, raises target price to 10.60 ringgit from 8.20 ringgit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
TA Securities lowers its target price for Astro to 0.06 ringgit from 0.07 ringgit while maintaining a sell rating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Public IB maintains a neutral rating and keeps the target price at 2.40 ringgit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
TA Securities maintains a buy rating on Tenaga and keeps target price at 18.00 ringgit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The Malaysian ringgit is pegged to the dollar, and the Japanese central bank continues to intervene and prop up the yen against the dollar.
From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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