Notice of EGM

Martin Currie Portfolio Investment Trust plc
Stock Exchange Announcement - 20 October 2003

The company has today filed with the UK Listing Authority copies of:

* Circular and notice relating to the EGM to be held on 24 November 2003.
* Proxy form in respect of the EGM.
* Interim report for the period ended 31 July 2003.
* Chairman's letter to shareholders.

These will be available shortly through the Document Viewing Facility.