KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 22 -- The Malaysian ringgit is experiencing its most active trading period in years as global investors pour capital into the country, betting that its market-beating rally has further room to run.

The average daily trading volume for the ringgit surged to RM19.8 billion in 2025, the highest in six years, according to Bank Negara Malaysia data, Bloomberg reported.

This momentum has continued into 2026, with daily volumes remaining elevated at around RM18.5 billion.

The surge is being driven by strong international interest in Malaysian assets, particularly government bonds.

Global funds poured a net US$6 billion (RM24 billion) into ringgit bonds last year, the most since 2021, propelling a Bloomberg index of Malaysi...