Malaysian Ringgit
MYRPrimary country: Malaysia
Symbol
RM
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
458
Formatting Example
RM1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'MYR'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "RM1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: MYR
// Numeric code: 458
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Malaysian Ringgit
The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) is the official currency of Malaysia, identified by the ISO 4217 code "MYR" and numeric code 458. Its symbol is RM, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., RM1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in MYR with locale-aware separators and symbols. Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require ISO 4217 currency codes when processing transactions.
When building multi-currency applications, store amounts in the smallest unit (e.g., cents for MYR) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (2) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for MYR.