Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 18
Malaysia, Russia Explore Ringgit-Ruble Trade to Boost Bilateral Ties on June 17
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 18

Malaysia, Russia Explore Ringgit-Ruble Trade to Boost Bilateral Ties on June 17

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 18

Summary

  • Malaysia and Russia discussed using the ringgit and ruble in bilateral trade during talks between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and President Vladimir Putin.
  • Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s Office said the leaders were exploring mechanisms to expand trade and investment in local currencies as part of a broader push to strengthen economic ties.
  • The proposal remains at the discussion stage, with no detailed framework or timeline announced in the statement released Thursday.

Insights

Is Malaysia's currency deal with Russia a strategic pivot or just pragmatic economics in a de-dollarizing world?
As Malaysia and Russia move from the dollar, what practical hurdles will their local currencies face in trade?