ringgit

American

[ring-git] / ˈrɪŋ gɪt /

noun

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

ringgit British

/ ˈrɪŋɡɪt /

noun

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

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Maybank lowers Hartalega’s target price to 1.09 ringgit to 1.10 ringgit while maintaining a hold rating on the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Public IB maintains an outperform rating on Maybank and keeps its target price at 11.90 ringgit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

RHB raises Sime Darby’s target price to 2.40 ringgit from 2.27 ringgit, while maintaining a buy rating on the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

He tips 4Q core net profit at 300 million ringgit-330 million ringgit, up 15%-25% from the previous quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Malaysia "unpegged" the ringgit from the US dollar in 2005 and the currency appreciated 6% per year against the dollar in 2006-07.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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