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Reference is made to your query on 3 May 2000 on the article that appeared in the New Straits Times Business Section where it has been rumoured that Sapura is still in talks with Hutchison-Whampoa and that a Swedish telecommunications equipment supplier has offered credit for the rollout of Sapura's network.

Please be informed that at this juncture Sapura has been in talks and discussions with many companies globally for its operational requirement. We cannot verify or quash rumours which at this time are rife due to our announcements on Friday regarding our interest in bidding for TIME, but rest assured that we will make the requisite announcement in accordance with the rules of the Exchange if and when the same becomes necessary.

Thank you.



Helinna Dadameah
Company Secretary

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We refer to the above news article appearing in The New Straits Times,
Business Section, cover page, on Wednesday, 3 May 2000, a copy of which is
enclosed for your reference.
In particular, we would like to draw your attention to the underlined
sentences, which are reproduced as follows:-
"... Sapura is still strongly rumoured to be in talks with Hong Kong-based
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd and even a Swedish technology partner which is offering
RM1 billion to facilitate a rollout of its network and services. "
" 'Foreign partners are involved but only once the deal is accepted ..."
In accordance with the Exchange's Corporate Disclosure Policy, you are
requested to furnish the Exchange with an announcement for public release
confirming or denying the above reported article and in particular the
underlined sentences after due and diligent enquiry with all the directors,
substantial shareholders and all such other persons reasonably familiar with
the matters about which the disclosure is to be made in this respect. In the
event you deny the above sentences or any other part of the above reported
article, you are required to set forth facts sufficient to clarify any
misleading aspects of the same. In the event you confirm the above sentences or
any other part of the above reported article, you are required to set forth
facts sufficient to support the same.
Please furnish the Exchange with your reply within one (1) market day from the
date hereof.

Yours faithfully
KUALA LUMPUR STOCK EXCHANGE


LISA LAM
Senior Manager, Listing Operations
LL/ASL/ZOOS
c.c. Securities Commission