Mitsubishi UFJ Bank's Chen Jinlai said at a briefing that the Malaysian ringgit is expected to continue to outperform similar regional currencies next year. The favorable factors include investment approvals, which increased 14.7% year over year in the first nine months of 2025. Chen Jin said, “We think these investments will be implemented next year, which will be very beneficial to Malaysia's investment prospects. “Malaysia's 2026 Budget outlines plans to use state-owned resources to invest in strategic growth areas and reduce deficits. Chen Jin said that the market sees this as a very positive sign, and is optimistic about the ringgit because of the fiscal consolidation signals issued by the government that have been implemented for many years. “Next year, we want to see the government deliver on its promises of fiscal consolidation. “If this can be achieved, the ringgit will continue to shine.

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank's Chen Jinlai said at a briefing that the Malaysian ringgit is expected to continue to outperform similar regional currencies next year. The favorable factors include investment approvals, which increased 14.7% year over year in the first nine months of 2025. Chen Jin said, “We think these investments will be implemented next year, which will be very beneficial to Malaysia's investment prospects. “Malaysia's 2026 Budget outlines plans to use state-owned resources to invest in strategic growth areas and reduce deficits. Chen Jin said that the market sees this as a very positive sign, and is optimistic about the ringgit because of the fiscal consolidation signals issued by the government that have been implemented for many years. “Next year, we want to see the government deliver on its promises of fiscal consolidation. “If this can be achieved, the ringgit will continue to shine.