09:06     B.A.L. HOLD<08400> - Parallel Trading                               

    Market participants are requested to note the parallel trading in the     
    ordinary shares of B.A.L. Holdings Limited will commence at 9:30 a.m.     
    on Wednesday, 18/05/2005 under the following particulars: -               
                                                                              
    Stock Code  Stock Short Name     Board Lot        Certificate Colour      
    ----------  ----------------     ---------        -----------------       
    8079        B.A.L. HOLD-NEW      20,000 shares       Blue                 
    8400        B.A.L. HOLD-OLD      2,000 shares        Beige                
                                                                              
    Settlement of trading at each counter shall be in respect of the shares   
    traded at the respective counters.