(a) Certain comparatives for financial year 2005 have been restated as disclosed in Notes A1 and B13 of the explanatory notes.
(b) In respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2006:
(i) a special interim dividend of RM1.50 per share less 27% taxation was declared on 11 December 2006 subject to the approval of Securities Commission ("SC") for utilisation of proceeds from disposal of banking business. SC's approval was given on 22 January 2007 and this dividend will be payable on 6 March 2007; and
(ii) a final dividend of 11.5 sen per share less 27% taxation and 3.5 sen per share tax exempt will be recommended to shareholders for approval at the Company's forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
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