1.  SINGAPORE stocks rose, led by Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., amid speculation that a possible devaluation of the Malaysian currency would benefit stocks in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

2.  The fall in the Malaysian currency came after the Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir reiterated that he favors controls on speculative currency trading.

3.  The Malaysian currency is attracting investors thanks to the interest rate differential, Tan said.

4.  People here are saying that every time Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad opens his mouth, the ringgit -- the Malaysian currency -- takes another record plunge.

5.  Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad renewed his accusations Sunday that financier George Soros was behind the recent instability of the Malaysian currency.

6.  All Malaysian currency in banks overseas will have to be brought back to the country by then.

7.  As to whether these are genuine Malaysian currency, you should be able to determine for yourself shortly.

8.  Australians heading for the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur were unable to buy any of the Malaysian currency before departure Wednesday.

9.  But position-squaring late in the day helped the Malaysian currency recover from its weakest level.

10.  Despite a bumpy start Tuesday, both the Malaysian currency and stock market advanced for a third straight day.