The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar at the opening today supported by the relatively firmer crude oil prices, which has risen above the US$45 level.

At 9am, the local unit was traded at 4.1830/1890 against the greenback, from Wednesday’s close of 4.1900/1950.

Brent crude was trading at 0.31 percent easier at US$45.29 per barrel, as at the time of writing...