Request For Suspension In Trading Of Shares

4 September 2003

Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited
2 Shenton Way #19-00
SGX Centre 1
Singapore 068804

Attention to: Mr Benjamin Toh
Vice President

REQUEST FOR SUSPENSION IN TRADING OF SHARES

Dear Sirs

The Directors of HG Metal Manufacturing Limited (the "Company") would like to request for a suspension in the trading of the Company's shares with effect from 10.00 am on 4 September 2003, pending an announcement to be made.

Yours sincerely


Foong Lee Heng, Jasmine
Company Secretary