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The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Advisory Committee met today for the
half-yearly index review and announced that Parkson Holdings will replace ASTRO
All Asia Networks in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Large 30 Index, the index upon
which the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Large 30 ETF was listed earlier this year.
| Inclusion | Exclusion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Parkson Holdings | ASTRO All Asia Networks |
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 Index experienced a higher turn over with eight new entrants:
| Inclusion | Exclusion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ASTRO All Asia Networks |
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia |
| 2. | Berjaya Land | Ann Joo Resources |
| 3. | Oriental Holdings | UEM Builders |
| 4. | Berjaya Corporation | Lingui Developments |
| 5. | Guocoland (Malaysia) | Chemical Company of Malaysia |
| 6. | Tradewinds Plantation | WTK Holdings |
| 7. | Hap Seng Consolidated | Transmile Group |
| 8. | Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation | Sino Hua-An International |
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Hijrah Shariah Index, a tradable index of 30 stocks to be used as the basis for Shariah-compliant products, was also reviewed and three changes were approved:
| Inclusion | Exclusion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Parkson Holdings |
Top Glove Corporation |
| 2. | UEM World | E&O Property Development |
| 3. | Oriental Holdings | Lion Diversified Holdings |
The changes to the indices are to take place as part of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series half yearly review, which is carried out by the independent FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Advisory Committee. The regular reviews ensure the indices remain an accurate reflection of the market they represent. All constituent changes take effect at start of business on 24 December 2007.
Further information on the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series review is available at http://www.ftse.com/Indices/FTSE_Bursa_Malaysia_Index_Series/index.jsp.
Index codes and performance information is available at www.ftse.com/bursamalaysia
and www.bursamalaysia.com.
