Malaysia plans to step up measures to support the ringgit as foreign capital outflows and expectations about the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path weigh on the currency, according to reports. The move is framed against broader pressures on emerging-market currencies, where portfolio flows can turn quickly when global interest-rate expectations change. Foreign outflows reduce demand for the local currency, increasing downward pressure and widening market sensitivity to interest-rate differentials. At the same time, the direction and timing of any changes in Fed policy influence investor positioning in Asia, affecting hedging costs and capital flows. While details of the exact instruments and timing are not specified in the excerpts provided, the reports indicate that Malaysian authorities are prepared to use policy and market-support tools to help stabilise the ringgit. Overall, the guidance points to a near-term focus on cushioning currency volatility linked to global rate expectations and capital-flow dynamics.