1.   Also, the weakened ringgit increased its cost of production, thus lowering its profit margin.

2.   Dealers said that the weakened ringgit was due to the local unit moving in tandem with the Indonesian rupiah.

3.   Directors attributed the better results to improved productivity, although this was somewhat offset by increases in cost of certain expenses as a result of the weakened ringgit.

4.   He said the weakened ringgit and bearish regional markets also hampered sentiments.

5.   LOCAL manufacturers should start giving export market the same priorities as the domestic market especially in situation where the weakened ringgit would have an effect on their operations.

6.   The group is eyeing the US as its main export market as the weakened ringgit will provide currency gains to United Bintang.

7.   The trading house said the weakened ringgit also addded some pressure to the already bearish market.

8.   The weakened ringgit makes our exports attractive.

9.   Though the weakened ringgit is expected to increase its manufacturing costs, through import prices, the group hopes to counter this by streamlining activities and increasing efficiency.

10.   This contribution is set to grow as the company positions itself for larger export volume in order to benefit from increased competitiveness brought on by the weakened ringgit.