1.   The largest allocations went, in order of size, to education, public works, defence, local government and health.

2.   Italy and the UK received the largest allocations indicative of their relatively less prosperous state compared to other members.

3.   Make the largest allocation to New Income, a high-quality bond fund with an average effective maturity near the high end of the intermediate-term group.

4.   Anwar said the largest allocation in the Malaysian budget was for education as the Government felt this was a priority area.

5.   A dealer said foreigners had shown little interest in the IPO and the largest allocations went to locals, who are all looking to sell.