Fact Check: Claim of Ringgit Rejected as Rupiah Strengthens Is False
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Two videos claiming that Malaysian currency is rejected in Thailand, the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia as the rupiah strengthens circulated on Instagram [archive], Facebook, and TikTok on January 27, 2026. The videos show several content creators discussing the rejection of Malaysian ringgit at currency exchange services in several Southeast Asian countries. “Malaysia is … Read more