21.   The weak ringgit which traded at a new low against the dollar on Friday afternoon further pressured the market.

22.   The weak ringgit would also stimulate the manufacturing sector especially export-oriented ones.

23.   There were also rumours that the International Monetary Fund was trying to get Malaysia to increase its interest rates so as to help to strengthen the weak ringgit.

24.   The weak ringgit and higher plam oil export figure, which boosted the market on Monday, failed to support the market sentiment yesterday, a dealer said.

25.   The weak ringgit has also affected the price of equipment brought in from the US and Golden Arches is also looking at alternative sources for its burger ingredients.

26.   The weak ringgit yesterday also boosted the market sentiment, he added.