TITLE : KLSE ANNUAL COMPANIES HANDBOOK VOL 23 BOOK 2 PART 2 (M-Z), FROM OCTOBER 1997 TO DECEMBER 1997

This latest edition of the KLSE Handbook, Volume 23 Book 2, represents a continuation of the KLSE's investor education and market promotion efforts by providing a compilation of financial and related information on KLSE listed companies. The Handbook is intended to be a handy directory for investors to use in forming their investment decisions. The Exchange sees this publication as pivotal in its efforts to nurture an investment community who will base their investment decisions more on fundamentals and less on market sentiments.

Volume 23 Book 2 has the company profiles published in English and Bahasa Malaysia, maintaining the direction set in the previous edition to cater to a wider readership. Readers will also be happy to note that access to the information is again made easier with the publication of this edition in two (2) Parts where Part 1 comprises letters A to L, and Part 2, the letters M to Z.

I would like to record my appreciation to the listed companies featured in this publication for their kind collaboration, advertisers for their support, and the staff of the Research/Publication and Public Information departments for their efforts in producing this publication.

For readers with access to the Internet, I would like to invite you to visit the KLSE web-site (http://www.klse.com.my) which provides a significant amount of information on listed companies including company profiles and company announcements.

In conclusion, we would welcome any comments that you may have on the format or contents of the Handbook.

DATO' MOHD AZLAN HASHIM Executive Chairman Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange