11.   Current rubber prices did not reflect the depreciation of the ringgit, he said.

12.   Guthrie is in favour of the free float of rubber prices as this will indicate the real demand for rubber.

13.   He added that Malaysia, a member of the International Natural Rubber Organisation, should think about its independence in controlling rubber prices.

14.   He said rubber prices in the market were adjusted upwards due to the weaker ringgit and other regional currencies.

15.   He said the impact of the wintering season which caused shortage of production in some production area was not too significant to boost the rubber price.

16.   His father tuned in daily to the news, to keep track of world events that might affect rubber prices.

17.   Independent of an organisation that is trying to control rubber prices that will only be to the advantage of the non-producing countries, he said.

18.   Last week, rubber prices were on their uptrend as many foreign enquiries came in, boosted by the continued depreciation of ringgit.

19.   Lim said consumer countries should take into account the ill-effects of a fall in rubber prices on economically troubled countries in Southeast Asia.

20.   MALAYSIAN rubber prices closed lower on continued lack of buyers.