Kuala Lumpur, 5 November 2007- Response to Hong Leong Tokio Marine Takaful (HLTM Takaful) Capital Protection Investment-Linked (CPIL) fund has been very good. The company successfully met its target of RM100 million.

In a statement issued here today, Ezamshah Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of HLTM Takaful, stated that the success of the product is attributable to both the product's relevance to the customers' needs as well as the efficient and effective distribution of the product through Hong Leong Bank's extensive branch network.

Ezamshah added that CPIL has proven that Takaful is an attractive investment alternative that appeals to both Muslim and non-Muslim investors - a high majority of CPIL depositors are from the non-Muslim group.

"A superior Takaful investment product such as CPIL will transcend the barrier of culture and belief; and we are upbeat about receiving comparable response on our range of Takaful products to be launched in due course," Ezamshah said. He further mentioned that HLTM Takaful will be issuing certificates to the CPIL investors soon.

He also expressed confidence that CPIL could bring high returns if the local and global market outlook continue to be positive.

The recently launched 3-year Shariah-compliant CPIL, which was co-structured with Citi Malaysia, closed on 19 October 2007 and had attracted local individual investors as the scheme provides protection of the initial contribution (principal) if held till maturity.