KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar today, dealers said.
They said the market was nervous on talks that Indonesia's central bank may restrict foreign ownership of short-term debts.
However, one of the dealers said the rupiah later regained its strength as fear of immediate capital curbs eased.
On the local front, the ringgit was traded within a range of between 3.3620 and 3.3770 to the US dollar throughout the day.
The scheduled listing of Maxis' initial public offering tomorrow provided support for the local currency, according to the dealers.
At 5.02pm, the ringgit was traded lower at 3.3650/3700 against the US dollar compared with yesterday's close of 3.3630/3680.
The local unit ended the day mixed against other major currencies.