09:03 ORIENT RES GP<00467>- Exceptional Price & Turnover Movements The Stock Exchange has received a message from Orient Resources Group Company Limited which is reproduced as follows:- "This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. We have noted the recent decrease in the share price and increase in the trading volume of the Company and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such decrease and increase. We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realizations which are discloseable under paragraph 3 of the Listing Agreement, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by paragraph 2 of the Listing Agreement, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature. Made by the order of the Board of Orient Resources Group Company Limited, the directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this statement. For and on behalf of Orient Resources Group Company Limited Ming Wong Executive Director 23 January 2003"