Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Daily Summaries
 
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Arts Optical                   (1120)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         338,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
NG HOI YING MICHAEL      11/01/00 1,3,5          222,150,000      228,150,000                                             RATAGAN INT'L CO LTD          222,150,000                            

RATAGAN INTERNATIONAL C- 11/01/00 1,3,4          222,150,000      228,150,000                                                                                                                  
OMPANY LIMITED                                                                                                                                                       

STOCK NAME :  Burlingame Int'l               (0202)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         425,019,668

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
MERTON HOLDINGS LIMITED  17/01/00 1,3            138,549,969      144,234,969                                                                                                                  

TANG SUNG KWONG          17/01/00 1,3,5          138,549,969      144,234,969                                             MERTON HOLDINGS LTD           138,549,969                            

STOCK NAME :  CDL Hotels Int'l               (0557)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :       2,025,188,100

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMIT- 11/01/00              1,085,283,431    1,062,419,431                                             GOLDEN RAJAH RESTAURANT-       13,005,896                            
ED                                                                                                                         (PRIVATE) LTD                             

                                                                                                                          EDUCADO CO LTD                 41,189,612                            

HONG LEONG INVESTMENT H- 11/01/00              1,243,408,121    1,218,434,121                                             GOLDEN RAJAH RSTAURANT -       13,005,896                            
OLDINGS PTE LIMITED                                                                                                       (PRIVATE) LTD                              

                                                                                                                          EDUCADO CO LTD                 41,189,612                            

                                                                                                                          HONG LEONG ENTERPRISES -        7,739,207                            
                                                                                                                          PTE LTD                                    


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  CDL Hotels Int'l               (0557)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :       2,025,188,100

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
KWEK HOLDINGS PTE LIMIT- 11/01/00              1,243,408,121    1,218,434,121                                             GOLDEN RAJAH RESTAURANT-       13,005,896                            
ED                                                                                                                         (PRIVATE) LTD                             

                                                                                                                          EDUCADO CO LTD                 41,189,612                            

                                                                                                                          HONG LEONG ENTERPRISES -        7,739,207                            
                                                                                                                          PTE LTD                                    

STOCK NAME :  Companion Build                (0432)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :       2,451,929,620

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
SHIU & LEUNG ENTERPRISE- 10/01/00 3              391,880,073      341,226,073                                                                                                                  
S LIMITED                                                                                                                                                            

SHIU YEUK YUEN           10/01/00 5              503,046,194      452,392,194                                             SHIU & LEUNG ENTERPRISE-      391,880,073                            
                                                                                                                          S LTD                                      

STOCK NAME :  Evergo China                   (0631)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :       2,160,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CREDIT SUISSE TRUST LIM- 31/12/99 1,3,4,5      1,111,001,237    1,110,977,237    N1                                       GOLDEN GAME OVERSEAS LT-    1,111,001,237                            
ITED                                                                                                                      D                                          


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Grande Holdings                (0186)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         261,309,635

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
HO WING ON CHRISTOPHER   11/01/00 1,5            194,235,140      194,031,140                                             THE GRANDE INT'L HOLDIN-      163,607,140                            
                                                                                                                          GS LTD                                     

                                                                                                                          LARGE SCALE LTD                30,628,000                            

HO WING ON CHRISTOPHER   13/01/00 1,5            194,381,140      194,235,140                                             THE GRANDE INT'L HOLDIN-      163,607,140                            
                                                                                                                          GS LTD                                     

                                                                                                                          LARGE SCALE LTD                30,774,000                            

STOCK NAME :  Guangshen Rail - H shares      (0525)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :       1,431,300,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC.  11/01/00 1,3,4          271,106,150      281,655,400                                             TEMPLETON INV COUNSEL I-       44,291,500                            
                                                                                                                          NC.                                        

                                                                                                                          TEMPLETON GLOBAL ADVISO-        4,060,000                            
                                                                                                                          RS LTD                                     

                                                                                                                          TEMPLETON INV MANAGEMEN-        2,090,000                            
                                                                                                                          T LTD                                      

                                                                                                                          TEMPLETON ASSET MANAGEM-      121,147,000                            
                                                                                                                          ENT LTD                                    

                                                                                                                          TEMPLETON FRANKLIN INV -       90,977,650                            
                                                                                                                          SERVICES INC                               


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Guangshen Rail - H shares      (0525)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :       1,431,300,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC.  11/01/00 1,3,4          271,106,150      281,655,400                                             FRANKLIN ADVISERS INC           8,540,000                            

TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE INC- 11/01/00 1,3,4          262,566,150      273,115,400                                             TEMPLETON INV COUNSEL I-       44,291,500                            
.                                                                                                                         NC                                         

                                                                                                                          TEMPLETON GLOBAL ADVISO-        4,060,000                            
                                                                                                                          RS LTD                                     

                                                                                                                          TEMPLETON INV MANAGEMEN-        2,090,000                            
                                                                                                                          T LTD                                      

                                                                                                                          TEMPLETON ASSET MANAGEM-      121,147,000                            
                                                                                                                          ENT LTD                                    

                                                                                                                          TEMPLETON FRANKLIN INV -       90,977,650                            
                                                                                                                          SERVICES INC                               

STOCK NAME :  Manulife                       (0945)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         499,425,125

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
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STOCK NAME :  Multi-Asia Intl                (0234)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         200,768,851

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
HUANG CHEOW LENG         14/01/00 1,3,4,5         52,628,000       50,020,000                                             NEW CENTURY WORLDWIDE I-       52,628,000                            
                                                                                                                          NV LTD                                     


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Shenyang Public - H shares     (0747)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         420,400,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
BEAUTY OCEAN LIMITED     16/12/99 2,4             99,000,000             N.A.                                             SINO-FRENCH HOLDINGS (H-       99,000,000                            
                                                                                                                          K) LTD                                     

CHOW TAI FOOK ENTERPRIS- 16/12/99 2,4             99,000,000             N.A.                                             NEW WORLD DEVELOPMENT C-       99,000,000                            
ES LIMITED                                                                                                                O LTD                                      

LOTSGAIN LIMITED         16/12/99 2,4             99,000,000             N.A.                                             BEAUTY OCEAN LTD               99,000,000                            

MOMBASA LIMITED          16/12/99 2,4             99,000,000             N.A.                                             NEW WORLD INFRASTRUCTUR-       99,000,000                            
                                                                                                                          E LTD                                      

NEW WORLD DEVELOPMENT C- 16/12/99 2,4             99,000,000             N.A.                                             SEA WALKER LTD                 99,000,000                            
OMPANY LIMITED                                                                                                                                                       

NEW WORLD INFRASTRUCTUR- 16/12/99 2,4             99,000,000             N.A.                                             LOTSGAIN LTD                   99,000,000                            
E LIMITED                                                                                                                                                            

SEA WALKER LIMITED       16/12/99 2,4             99,000,000             N.A.                                             MOMBASA LTD                    99,000,000                            

SINO FRENCH WATER DEVEL- 16/12/99 1,2             99,000,000             N.A.                                                                                                                  
OPMENT (LIAONING) COMPA-                                                                                                                                             
NY LIMITED                                                                                                                                                           

SINO-FRENCH HOLDINGS (H- 16/12/99 2,4             99,000,000             N.A.                                             SINO-FRENCH WATER DEVEL-       99,000,000                            
ONG KONG) LIMITED                                                                                                         OPMENT CO LTD                              


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Singapore Hong Kong Properties (0245)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :      11,468,295,745

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
KONG TAI INTERNATIONAL - 11/01/00 1            1,177,925,400    1,177,375,400                                                                                                                  
HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITE-                                                                                                                                             
D                                                                                                                                                                    

WONG WAI CHI             11/01/00 1            1,177,925,400    1,177,375,400                                             KONG TAI INT'L HOLDINGS-    1,177,925,400                            
                                                                                                                           CO LTD                                    

STOCK NAME :  Tech Venture                   (0061)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         280,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CLEAR GOAL HOLDING LIMI- 10/01/00 1               86,800,000      142,800,000                                                                                                                  
TED                                                                                                                                                                  

CLEAR GOAL HOLDING LIMI- 10/01/00 1              128,800,000       86,800,000                                                                                                                  
TED                                                                                                                                                                  

STOCK NAME :  Tomorrow Int'l                 (0760)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         439,228,815

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
PACIFIC SHORE PROFITS L- 13/01/00                 63,204,000       79,400,000                                                                                                                  
IMITED                                                                                                                                                               

STOCK NAME :  Wai Kee Hold                   (0610)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         673,194,034

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ZEN WEI PEU DEREK        12/01/00 1,7            156,369,078      156,201,078                                                                                                                  


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Wiltec Holdings                (1169)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         202,964,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
LEUNG NGAI               10/01/00 5              148,568,000      149,524,000                                             PULTENEY GROUP LTD            148,568,000                            

STOCK NAME :  Wonson Int'l                   (0651)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         907,200,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHIU TAO                 01/12/99 1,5,7          333,408,000      335,908,000     N2                                      SUPER STAR ASSETS LTD         213,878,000                            

                                                                                                                          JUMBO JADE LTD                119,530,000                            

CHIU TAO                 06/12/99 1,5,7          276,508,000      333,408,000     N2                                      SUPER STAR ASSETS LTD         156,978,000                            

                                                                                                                          JUMBO JADE LTD                119,530,000                            

CHIU TAO                 07/12/99 1,5,7          259,626,000      276,508,000     N2                                      SUPER STAR ASSETS LTD         140,096,000                            

                                                                                                                          JUMBO JADE LTD                119,530,000                            

CHIU TAO                 09/12/99 1,5,7          258,256,000      259,626,000     N2                                      SUPER STAR ASSETS LTD         138,726,000                            

                                                                                                                          JUMBO JADE LTD                119,530,000                            

CHIU TAO                 10/12/99 1,5,7          257,580,000      258,256,000     N2                                      SUPER STAR ASSETS LTD         138,050,000                            

                                                                                                                          JUMBO JADE LTD                119,530,000                            

SUPER STAR ASSETS LIMIT- 01/12/99 1,3,6          213,878,000      216,378,000     N2                                                                                                           
ED                                                                                                                                                                   


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  Wonson Int'l                   (0651)         * ISC as at 18/01/00 :         907,200,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
SUPER STAR ASSETS LIMIT- 06/12/99 1,3,6          156,978,000      213,878,000     N2                                                                                                           
ED                                                                                                                                                                   

SUPER STAR ASSETS LIMIT- 07/12/99 1,3,6          140,096,000      156,978,000     N2                                                                                                           
ED                                                                                                                                                                   

SUPER STAR ASSETS LIMIT- 09/12/99 1,3,6          138,726,000      140,096,000     N2                                                                                                           
ED                                                                                                                                                                   

SUPER STAR ASSETS LIMIT- 10/12/99 1,3,6          138,050,000      138,726,000     N2                                                                                                           
ED                                                                                                                                                                   


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.

                                                                                         *****  END OF REPORT  *****


NOTES:


N1     Balance changed due to adjustment made for acquisition on 17/12/99.

N2     Revised

N3     Disposals were made from 10/01/2000 to 13/01/2000 at prices ranging
       from $0.1900 to $0.1929 per share.

N4     Total consideration : US$2,947,183.17

N5     Consideration per unit : $0.176 - $0.186

N6     Acquisitions were made from 10/01/2000 to 13/01/2000 at prices ranging
       from $0.051 to $0.070 per share.

N7     Staff options

N8     Consideration per unit : $0.59 - $0.73

N9     Consideration per unit : $0.96 - $0.97

N10    Disposals were made from 11/01/2000 to 12/01/2000 at prices ranging
       from $0.52 to $0.56 per share.

N11    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 18/01/00 : 499,425,125

       The Securities and Futures Commission has granted Manulife Financial
       Corporation ("MFC") a partial exemption from compliance with the
       Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Ordinance pursuant to guidelines
       published under section 2A of the Ordinance.  Under the partial
       exemption, MFC is not required to prepare registers, maintain records
       or file, and MFC's corporate insiders are not required to file, with
       Hong Kong regulatory authorities disclosure of interest reports
       pursuant to the Ordinance on the condition that MFC will file with
       the SEHK disclosures of interests made in Canada and the U.S. where
       it maintains primary listings.

       1.  Under Canadian law, 10% shareholders of MFC have to file reports to
           the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC").  Reports made by 10%
           shareholders, if any, can be found in OSC website www.sedar.com.
           MFC has agreed to monitor the OSC Weekly Bulletin and Insider Early
           Warning Report Press Releases every two weeks and if any reports by
           or concerning 10% shareholders and filed, MFC will provide a hard
           copy to the SEHK for inspection by the Hong Kong public.  So far,
           the SEHK has not received any such reports from MFC.
    
       2.  Under U.S. law, 5% shareholders of MFC have to file reports to the
           U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") pursuant to Schedule
           13G/13D of the Securities and Exchange Act 1934 of the United States.
           Up-to-date reports made by 5% shareholders, if any, can be found in
           SEC website at www.sec.gov.  MFC has agreed to monitor the SEC
           website every two weeks and if any reports on 5% shareholders are
           filed, MFC will provide a hard copy to the SEHK for inspection by
           the Hong Kong public.  So far, the SEHK has not received any such
           reports from MFC.

       3.  Hard copies of filings or reports provided by MFC under paragraphs 1
           and 2 above (if any) are available for inspection at the SEHK's
           office at UG/F, V-Heun Building, 128-140 Queen's Road Central,
           Hong Kong, and upon request in writing to MFC at MFC's office at
           Manulife Plaza, The Lee Gardens, 48th Floor, 33 Hysan Avenue,
           Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.  For enquiries or arrangements regarding
           inspection at the SEHK please contact the SEHK SDI Unit (Miss Chin
           (2840-3707) or Miss Tsui (2840-3769)).

       * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company
         recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might
         not promptly reflect changes caused by share placements, rights issue,
         bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these
         figures.

N12    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       DIRECTORS' AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 18/01/00 : 499,425,125

       The Securities and Futures Commission has granted Manulife Financial
       Corporation ("MFC") a partial exemption from compliance with the
       Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Ordinance pursuant to guidelines
       published under section 2A of the Ordinance.  Under the partial
       exemption, MFC is not required to prepare registers, maintain records
       or file, and MFC's corporate insiders are not required to file, with
       Hong Kong regulatory authorities disclosure of interest reports
       pursuant to the Ordinance on the condition that MFC will file with
       the SEHK disclosures of interests made in Canada and the U.S. where
       it maintains primary listings.

       1.  Under Canadian law, "insiders" including directors of MFC have
           to file reports to the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC")
           in Form 55 pursuant to the Ontario Securities Act.  MFC has agreed
           to provide Forms 55 filed by MFC in Canada to the SEHK at the same
           time as they are filed in Canada.  No Form 55 filings have been
           made by MFC today.
        
       2.  MFC is presently a "foreign private issuer" under U.S. law.  As
           such, no directors of MFC are required to make any disclosure of
           interests filings under the Securities Exchange Act 1934 of the
           United States.  
    
       *  ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company
          recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might
          not promptly reflect changes caused by share placements, rights issue,
          bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these
          figures.