1.   A falling ringgit and rupiah make Singapore-made products more expensive in Malaysia and Indonesia.

2.   A falling ringgit increases the costs of imported materials and threatens to widen the current account deficit.

3.   A falling ringgit raises the cost of imported materials, which could increase the current account deficit.

4.   Apart from the lower yield caused by the falling ringgit against the yen, he said it is too early to judge the impact in the long term.

5.   In light of the falling ringgit and economic downturn, Badlisham said HPSM is resorting to cost-saving measures as opposed to cost-cutting measures.

6.   On the possibility of equipment price appreciation due to the falling ringgit, Harris said that the price will likely remain the same.

7.   To offset the falling ringgit, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad launches a strict campaign to promote economic nationalism.