Directorate

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld
05 December 2003

JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITED (the 'Company')

Please be advised that Mr James Watkins will retire as a Director of the Company
with effect from 31st December 2003.

Neil M McNamara, Jardine Matheson Limited
for and on behalf of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited

5th December 2003

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