KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Although Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) slowed in March at 2.4 per cent compared to 3.1 per cent in February, it had surpassed expectations with manufacturing recovery remaining intact, said Kenanga Research.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today in tandem with regional currencies as the greenback retreated from recent three-month peaks although staying firm hovering just below its strongest levels since early November.