Malaysian Communications Minister denies ordering Google to disable ringgit currency converter, citing Google Malaysia's decision based on Bank Negara Malaysia feedback.

Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil denies ordering Google to disable its currency converter widget for the ringgit, stating that Google Malaysia made the decision after feedback from Bank Negara Malaysia. Google is currently testing with a data provider and plans to restore the widget when confident in preventing future errors. This follows an incident in March where Google published incorrect Ringgit exchange rates.

August 15, 2024
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