KUALA LUMPUR -- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said the ringgit remains "under control," with the Malaysian currency weakening close to a level last touched during the Asian Financial Crisis a quarter century ago.
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Malaysia's Anwar says ringgit is 'concerning' but 'under control'
Currency trades near low hit during Asian Financial Crisis in 1998
The Malaysian ringgit is among emerging market currencies under pressure from the strong U.S. dollar. © Reuters
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