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

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Example Sentences

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ringgit

Najib has also been fined 11.4 billion ringgit for his role in the corruption scandal, which took place more than a decade ago.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

But a pardons board later halved the term, and his fine was reduced to 50 million ringgit.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

SD Guthrie will sell 1,623 acres of land to a joint venture with YTL Power and Bumi Assets for 933.6 million ringgit, retaining a 30% stake.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The company’s latest land disposal in Selangor is expected to generate a one-off gain of 586.3 million ringgit upon completion in 1Q next year, while the proceeds could help reduce debt, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 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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