Malaysia Securities Exchange Sector Update: Tronoh Mines Malaysia Berhad

The Index Committee of Malaysia Securities Exchange Berhad (MSEB) has decided to update the classification of sector for Tronoh Mines Malaysia Berhad (TRONOH) to come into effect on 9.00 a.m., Friday, 16 April 2004.

The update in the classification of sector for TRONOH is as follows:

Company	Short Stock Name	Stock Number	Present Sector	New Sector
Tronoh Mines Malaysia Berhad	TRONOH	2283	Mining	Construction

The stock number and stock short name for the company remain unchanged.

The Index Committee has updated the classification of sector for TRONOH (upon the company's request) based on the criteria which take into account, among others, the following factors:

• Changes in business activity for the company.
• Core business activity contribution to company's financial results.

The Index Committee comprises representatives from the industry, asset management, accounting, unit trust management, listed companies, institution of higher learning and MSEB.

The update in the classification of sectors will ensure all investors and industry participants are kept informed on the latest development of public listed companies in the various sectors of the MSEB's Main Board and Second Board.