Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz assured the Dewan Negara that the government is proactive in maintaining the stability of the ringgit and financial markets. Through Bank Negara Malaysia, the government implements prudent monetary policies, including managing foreign loan exposure and maintaining a flexible exchange rate to absorb external shocks. The minister also highlighted the importance of Malaysia’s strong foreign reserves and resilient banking institutions. The ringgit’s decline is attributed to global inflation, the geopolitical situation in Russia and Ukraine, and China’s economic slowdown. Also available in 'New Sarawak Tribune', 'The Sun'.