| We refer to our announcement dated 26 August 2008 in relation to the proposed special interim dividend of RM1.35 per ordinary share of RM1.00 each less 26% income tax ("Special Interim Dividend") to eligible shareholders of the Company subject to the approval of the Securities Commission to utilise the remaining balance of the proceeds from the disposal of the Company's banking business in 2001 for payment of the Special Interim Dividend. |
| The Company wishes to inform Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad that on 8 October 2008, the Company received the approval of the Securities Commission via its letter dated 7 October 2008, to utilise the remaining balance of the proceeds from the disposal of the Company's banking business in 2001 for payment of the Special Interim Dividend. |
| The entitlement and payment dates of the Special Interim Dividend will be announced at a later date. |
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| This announcement is dated
8 October 2008. |
