![[COLUMNIST] A simulated or guided peg - neither soft nor hard [COLUMNIST] A simulated or guided peg - neither soft nor hard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] A simulated or guided peg - neither soft nor hard
Simulated pegging should be explored in a timely, targeted and temporary manner in tandem with further liberalisation of capital controls.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Speculative activity on ringgit rampant in offshore market - Johari Speculative activity on ringgit rampant in offshore market - Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81461143997_RINGGIT.jpg)
Speculative activity on ringgit rampant in offshore market - Johari
The ANZ and Macquarie Bank case is clear-cut evidence that such speculative activity is rampant in the offshore market.
Sun Nov 27 2016
![Malaysia sturdy to face pressure on Ringgit Malaysia sturdy to face pressure on Ringgit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/71456224628_RINGGIT.jpg)
Malaysia sturdy to face pressure on Ringgit
Malaysia refused aid from IMF and unorthodox measures such as strict capital controls and pegged the Ringgit to the US Dollar at RM3.80 after it fell to an historic low of RM5.20 versus the dollar.
Sun Nov 20 2016
![Malaysia won't peg ringgit, says Johari Malaysia won't peg ringgit, says Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81479201316_duitringgit.jpg)
Malaysia won't peg ringgit, says Johari
The Ministry of Finance today assured investors that Malaysia will not peg the ringgit or impose capital controls despite the recent volatility faced by the local note.
Tue Nov 15 2016
![Malaysia won't peg Ringgit, impose capital controls: Najib Malaysia won't peg Ringgit, impose capital controls: Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437713666_RINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia won't peg Ringgit, impose capital controls: Najib
The government will not impose capital controls or implement a peg for the ringgit to the greenback, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Thu Aug 20 2015
![Malaysia suffers today because it didn't in 1990s: William Pesek Malaysia suffers today because it didn't in 1990s: William Pesek](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436352106_BENDERAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia suffers today because it didn't in 1990s: William Pesek
Malaysia's ongoing currency crash has many causes: a worsening global outlook, plunging commodity prices and the political scandal enveloping its Prime Minister. But the real culprit is the year 1997.
Tue Aug 11 2015
![Greek banks shut until July 6, ATM withdrawal limit 60 euros a day Greek banks shut until July 6, ATM withdrawal limit 60 euros a day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61435544848_GREECEBANK.jpg)
Greek banks shut until July 6, ATM withdrawal limit 60 euros a day
The decree on capital controls was meant to "protect the Greek financial system and economy due to the lack of liquidity".
Mon Jun 29 2015
![Malaysia has no plan for capital controls - Chua Malaysia has no plan for capital controls - Chua](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/41371774308_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia has no plan for capital controls - Chua
The government has no plan to implement capital controls like during the 1997-1998 ASEAN financial crisis.
Mon Apr 13 2015
!['Tough negotiations on TPPA' - Najib 'Tough negotiations on TPPA' - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/61379839070_120x90.jpg)
'Tough negotiations on TPPA' - Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak shares his thoughts on the TPPA, capital control, brain drain, the Umno election and more with CNBC's Martin Soong.
Sun Sep 22 2013
![Malaysia will not impose capital controls, says Najib Malaysia will not impose capital controls, says Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/61376363195_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia will not impose capital controls, says Najib
The Malaysian economy remains resilient compared to other countries in the region due to its strong reserves position.
Thu Sep 19 2013
Cypriots hoped more cash control lifted
Cypriots hoped for further relaxation of the first capital controls in the eurozone.
Sat Mar 30 2013
![Euro rebounds after Cyprus banks reopen Euro rebounds after Cyprus banks reopen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/61364429984_295x200.jpg)
Euro rebounds after Cyprus banks reopen
The euro bounced back Thursday as Cyprus reopened its banks amid relative calm after a nervous two-week closure and the specter of depositor losses and capital controls did not fuel panic elsewhere.
Thu Mar 28 2013