Kuala Lumpur's composite index ended up 0.2 percent, with shares of Sime Darby at their highest since June 5. Jakarta's composite index rose 0.5 percent, ending three days of losses, with shares of Astra Agro Lestari among gainers.
Malaysian palm oil futures stretched gains into a fourth session, lifted by firm crude oil prices and concerns that the onset of dry weather could curb palm yields.
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