The ringgit closed lower against the U.S. dollar on Monday as bearish sentiment in local scholarships eroded demand for the local unit, dealers said.
In 5, the local unit was quoted in 3400/4430 for the dollar compared with last Friday's closing 3.3380/3410. Yet interest in dollar Monday morning, although demand has slowed with traders away because the king Luther Martin. Day holiday in the U.S., "said RHB Bank forex dealer Nur Adeline Baharin.
A reaction in the price of gold even further pressure the dollar.
"I think traders will be able to sell the law," she said, adding that she expects to see Upside ringgit Tuesday. Local currency may hover around the 3.32 level on Tuesday, she added. The ringgit traded mixed Monday against other major currencies.
It rose against the dollar, Singapore to 2.4027/4073 from 2.4032/4057 last Friday and also against the Japanese yen to 3.6699/6744 from 3.6786/6828 previously.The ringgit strengthened against the euro at 4.8002/8059 from 4.8091/8144 last Friday, but weakened against the British pound 5.4612/4678 from 5.4500/4562 previously.