Govt seeks Google's explanation over dollar-ringgit exchange rate error

The government has sought clarification from Google concerning the erroneous exchange rate data showing the ringgit against the US dollar at RM4.98, as displayed by the search engine yesterday, given the recurrence of similar inaccuracies in the past.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour have contacted Google on the matter.