11.   However, weaker electronics stocks kept the index rise in check, dealers added.

12.   However, dealers added, lack of fresh leads held investors back from active buying.

13.   Rumours that Indonesia might lift the ban on its palm oil exports also depressed market sentiments, the dealer added.

14.   Strong demand from buyers particularly among the Japanese, European and local players, also helped to push the price up, the dealer added.

15.   Strong demands from buyers particularly among the Japanese, European and local players, also helped to push the price up, the dealer added.

16.   The continuous uptrend of the US dollar against the ringgit also sparked of some short covering activities, the dealer added.

17.   The dealer added that with the strengthening of the ringgit, it was more difficult to sell.

18.   The easier ringgit against the US dollar also lent some support to market sentiment, the dealer added.

19.   The higher close of soyoil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade last night, also supported market sentiment, the dealer added.

20.   The higher close of soyaoil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade on Wednesday night, also supported market sentiment, the dealer added.