CURRENCY

The unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM) which is equivalent to 100cents. Coins are issued in denominations of 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent and RM1.00. Currency notes are in RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50, RM100, RM500 and RM1000. Foreign currency and travelers checks can be converted to Malaysian Ringgit at banks or authorized money changers throughout the country.