PoliticsSeptember 3, 2026
ringgit
RING-git
Definition
The basic monetary unit of Malaysia.
Etymology
Derived from the Malay word for 'jagged,' it originally referred to the serrated or milled edges of Spanish silver dollars that were common in the region during the colonial era.
In the news
The word is used to highlight the financial strain on households, where families must carefully manage every unit of currency to afford basic necessities like food.
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