ringgit

[ring-git]

noun

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

ringgit

/ ˈrɪŋɡɪt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringgit¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringgit¹

from Malay

Example Sentences

There are buying activities from India, but is unlikely to last long, he said, pegging support for CPO futures at 4,100 ringgit a ton and resistance at 4,280 ringgit a ton.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Ng pegs CPO futures above 4,100 ringgit a ton and resistance at 4,300 a ton.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

She expects average daily trading value to stay above MYR3 billion in 2026-2027, supported by easing macro risks and a stronger ringgit.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

A stronger ringgit is also seen to pressure palm oil purchases, it reckons.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for January delivery falls 58 ringgit to 4,315 ringgit a ton.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal