Monday, 28 Dec 2020 10:06 AM MYT
The ringgit opens in a positive mood after Putrajaya's announcement of a 10-year tourism stimulus plan. — Reuters pic
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The ringgit opened higher versus the US dollar today, supported by positive sentiment following the government's announcement of a 10-year stimulus plan to restart the battered tourism sector.
At 9am, the ringgit improve to 4.0550/0650 against the US dollar compared with last Thursday’s close of 4.0590/0620.
Axi chief global market strategist Stephen Innes said in the meantime, the government's move to lift the interstate travel ban starting Dec 6 has boosted domestic tourism.