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4 unusual facts about Malaysian ringgit


2007 HINDRAF rally

Uthayakumar and Ganabatirau posted bail of 800 Malaysian ringgits each, but Waytha Moorthy refused bail as a sign of protest.

Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2

As of June 2011, the federal government paid RM26 million of the electricity bills for the conventional street lights nationwide every year.

Malaysia Federal Route 102

The Federal Route 102 was constructed at the total cost of RM806 million.

Young Imam

The prize for the competition's winner included a scholarship to study at Al-Madinah International University in Saudi Arabia, a pilgrimage to Mecca, a posting as imam of a mosque, 20,000 Malaysian ringgit and a new car.


Angkasawan program

The cost of sending Sheikh Muszaphar into space has been estimated at RM 105 million (approximately USD 26 million).


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