Transaction in Own Shares

Martin Currie Portfolio Investment Trust plc
                    Transaction in own shares - 02 June 2008

Martin  Currie Portfolio Investment Trust plc, on 30 May 2008, has  bought  back
65,000  ordinary  shares  at  a  price  of 133.0962p  per  share  for  immediate
cancellation.

Following this purchase 136,469,985 ordinary shares remain in issue.