MARC has withdrawn the A+ voluntary insurer financial strength rating assigned to Kurnia Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad (“Kurnia”) with immediate effect. The rating has been withdrawn at Kurnia’s request and accordingly MARC has no further rating obligations on Kurnia.

Contact: Dr Yuen Boon Jching 03-2090 2249/ yuenbj@marc.com.my

4th Sept 2008