One exporter said a 19 per cent US tariff has given Malaysian products an edge over Chinese goods, which face duties of at least 25 per cent. KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian ringgit on Tuesday (Jan 27) broke the threshold of 4.0 against the  United States dollar, marking its strongest level in more than seven years as it continues a broader rally driven by domestic fundamentals and global market shifts. The ringgit further surged to 3.9175 against the greenback on Wednesday at 6pm. It opened at 3.