Sentiment was further boosted by concern over tight supply due to lower production anticipated in February.

February 2012, April 2012 and May 2012 appreciated by RM37 each to RM3,130 a tonne, RM3,168 and RM3,167 a tonne, respectively, while March 2012 added RM19 to RM3,160 a tonne.

Turnover fell to 22,375 lots, from 22,706 lots, on Friday while open interest increased to 118,596 contracts, from 116,457, previously.

On the physical market, February South was unchanged at RM3,120 a tonne.