On a year to date basis, the Ringgit is one of the best performing currencies in Asia against the greenback. We ask Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank if this is because of US Dollar weakness or Malaysia's domestic strength.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam, Elaine Boey

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