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 move could lift CIMB’s return on equity by 20-40 basis points by 2027, while about 1.3 billion ringgit in excess capital may be upstreamed to the parent, supporting shareholder returns, it adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Maybank downgrades Hartalega’s rating to hold from buy as the company’s FY2026 earnings missed its estimates, but raises the target price to 1.10 ringgit from 1.07 ringgit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

RHB raises Press Metal’s target price to 10.50 ringgit from 8.50 ringgit and keeps a buy rating on the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for July delivery ended 5 ringgit lower at 4,573 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

If any one disobeys he will be fined five dollars— Kalau ada siapa ban tah nanti kĕna denda lima ringgit.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir