Request For Continuation of Suspension In Trading Of Shares

05 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 CONTINUATION OF SUSPENSION IN TRADING OF SHARES

Dear Sirs

The Directors of HG METAL MANUFATURING LIMITED (the "Company") would like to request for a continuation of suspension in the trading of the Company's shares with effect from 9 am on 05 September 2003, pending clarification to be made of the press release announced on 04 September.

Yours sincerely


Foong Lee Heng, Jasmine
Company Secretary