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Public Mutual declares distributions for 5 funds

Public Mutual declares distributions for 5 funds

Public Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual, declared distributions for five of its funds. The total gross distributions declared for the financial year / period ended 31 January 2010 are as follows: Fund Gross Distribution / Unit Public Index Fund 5.00 sen per unit Public Far-East Property & Resorts Fund 0.50 sen per unit Public Islamic Optimal Growth Fund 0.50 sen per unit Public Enhanced Bond Fund 2.00 sen per unit Public Money Market Fund 2.50 sen per unit Public Mutual Chief Executive Officer Ms. Yeoh Kim Hong said Public Index Fund and Public Far-East Property & Resorts Fund have generated one-year returns of 45.43% and 92.41% respectively for the period ended 8 January 2010, according to The Edge-Lipper Fund Table dated 18 January 2010. While Public Islamic Optimal Growth Fund, which is a EPF approved fund has generated a one-year return of 35.38% for the same period. As for Public Enhanced Bond Fund, it has generated a one-year return of 10.99% for the period ended 8 January 2010. Public Money Market Fund, on the other hand, has generated a one-year return of 2.14% for the period ended 8 January 2010. Public Mutual is Malaysia’s largest private unit trust company with 73 funds under management. It has over 2,000,000 accountholders and as at 31 December 2009, the total net asset value of the funds managed by the company was RM35.6 billion. .

New Unit Trust Portfolio Model

1. New Unit Trust Portfolio Model based on Investment Time Horizon

Public Islamic Asia Leaders Equity Fund (PIALEF)

Guiding your Shariah-compliant investments to high potential returns through the Asia economic recovery An Islamic equity fund that seeks to achieve capital growth over the medium- to long-term period by investing mainly in stocks of companies with market capitalisation of US$1 billion and above in domestic and regional markets that comply with Shariah requirements. Equity exposure: Generally range from 75% to 98% of its net asset value (NAV). Suitable for aggressive investors who wish to participate in Asia's economic recovery. Enjoy special service charges for investments into Public Islamic Asia Leaders Equity Fund (PIALEF) during offer period. Investment amount per transaction Special Service Charge RM5,000 to RM9,999 per transaction 5.25% of Initial Issue Price per unit RM10,000 and above per transaction 5.00% of Initial Issue Price per unit Offer Period 19 January to 8 February 2010 (21 days) Initial Issue Price During Offer Period RM0.2500 per unit * DDI Terms and & Conditions

Public Islamic Asia Leaders Equity Fund  FUND INFORMATION  Category of Fund   Equity Fund (Shariah)    Approved Fund Size   1.5 Billion Units    Launch Date   19 January 2010    Investor's Risk Profile   Aggressive    Fund Objective   To achieve capital growth over the medium to long term period by investing mainly in stocks of companies with market capitalisation of US$1 billion and above in domestic and regional markets that complies with Shariah requirements.            FEES & CHARGES   Service Charge   Up to 5.5% of NAV per unit   Repurchase Charge NIL   Annual Management Fee   1.6% per annum of the NAV     Annual Trustee Fee   0.08% per annum of NAV, subject to a minimum fee of RM18,000 per annum.      UNIT TRANSACTION   Buying & Selling   At NAV per unit (Forward Pricing). Upon the purchase of units of the fund by investors, a service charge of up to 5.5% is levied. The Manager does not impose a repurchase charge on the sale of units of the fund by investors.     Minimum Initial Investment   RM1,000     Minimum Additional Investment   RM100   more Please click here to view the PROSPECTUS/INFORMATION MEMORANDUM. You are advised to read and understand the contents of Investment Disclaimer before you proceed any further from this page.   INVESTORS SHOULD RELY ON THEIR OWN EVALUATION TO ASSESS THE MERITS AND RISKS OF THE INVESTMENT. IN CONSIDERING THE INVESTMENT, INVESTORS WHO ARE IN DOUBT AS TO THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN SHOULD CONSULT THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS IMMEDIATELY.

Most Outstanding Islamic Fund Manager Award for 3rd consecutive year

Public Mutual Chief Executive Officer Ms. Yeoh Kim Hong (right) proudly receiving the Most Outstanding Islamic Fund Manager Award from Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Y.B. Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop.

Public Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual won the Most Outstanding Islamic Fund Manager award for the third consecutive year at the 6th KLIFF (Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum) Islamic Finance Awards 2009 ceremony. The award was presented by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Y.B Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop to Public Mutual Chief Executive Officer Ms. Yeoh Kim Hong during the award presentation ceremony which was held on 3 November 2009 at the Nikko Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

Yeoh expressed pride that Public Mutual is once again receiving this prestigious recognition, which also marks the company’s 138th industry award since 1999. “This esteemed award demonstrates Public Mutual's commitment in continuously delivering top value as well as meeting the diverse needs of our unitholders,” she said. She also thanked unitholders for their continued support and confidence in Public Mutual.

Public Mutual is a leading player in the private Islamic unit trust fund sector in Malaysia. As at 30 September 2009, it manages 24 Islamic funds with total Islamic assets under management of RM13.2 billion. This represents a 58.3% market share of the private Islamic unit trust industry.

Public Mutual is also Malaysia’s largest private unit trust company with 71 funds under management. It has over 2,000,000 accountholders serviced by 40,000 unit trust consultants. As at 30 September 2009, the total net asset value of the funds managed by the company was RM33.8 billion.

Public Mutual’s new fund to reap benefits from Asia’s economic recovery

Public Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual is launching a new fund, Public Islamic Asia Leaders Equity Fund (PIALEF) on 19 January 2010. The fund allows investors to capitalise on the growth potential of mid to large caps Shariah compliant companies trading in domestic and regional markets. Public Mutual’s Chief Executive Officer Ms. Yeoh Kim Hong said these companies are positioned to benefit from the anticipated recovery in Asian markets due to their financial strength and dominance.

Global and regional markets have rebounded strongly in 2009 amid expectations that the global economy would continue to recover. Moving into 2010, continued fiscal stimulus and accommodative policy measures are expected to sustain the global economic recovery with regional economic growth envisaged to outpace the growth of developed economies. “Over the medium- to long-term, regional markets are expected to outperform due to their reasonable valuations, high savings rates, brighter economic growth prospects and stronger fiscal positions,” she said.

PIALEF is an Islamic equity fund that seeks to achieve capital growth over the medium- to long-term period by investing mainly in companies with market capitalisation of US$1 billion and above in domestic and regional markets that comply with Shariah requirements. These companies tend to have leading positions and established market shares which will enable them to perform well during robust as well as challenging market conditions. The fund may invest in sectors which include infrastructure, telecommunications, manufacturing, consumer, technology, conglomerates and natural resources.

The equity exposure of PIALEF will generally range from 75% to 98% of its net asset value (NAV). PIALEF is suitable for aggressive investors who would like to be in the position to reap benefits from the recovery in Asian markets.

The initial issue price of PIALEF is RM0.2500 per unit during the 21-day initial offer period from 19 January to 8 February 2010. The minimum initial investment for the fund is RM1,000 and the minimum additional investment is RM100. During the offer period, special promotional service charges as low as 5% of initial issue price per unit are extended to the purchase of units of PIALEF. Investors who opt for Direct Debit Instruction with PIALEF during the offer period will enjoy a special promotional service charge of 5.25% of NAV per unit for as long as the Direct Debit is active. Terms and conditions apply.

PIALEF is distributed by Public Mutual’s unit trust consultants. Interested investors can contact any Public Mutual unit trust consultant or call its Customer Service Hotline at 03-6207 5000 for more details of the fund.

Public Mutual is Malaysia’s largest private unit trust company with 72 funds under management. It has over 2,000,000 accountholders and as at 31 December 2009, the total net asset value of the funds managed by the company was RM35.6 billion.

EPF Approved Funds

Public Series     Funds Approved for EPF Investment Scheme       Equity Fund Public Index Fund Public Regular Savings Fund Public Sector Select Fund     Bond Fund Public Select Bond Fund     Money Market Fund Public Money Market Fund     Equity Fund (Shariah) Public Islamic Dividend Fund Public Islamic Equity Fund Public Islamic Optimal Growth Fund Public Islamic Sector Select Fund Public Islamic Select Treasures Fund Public Islamic Select Enterprises Fund     Balanced Fund (Shariah) Public Islamic Balanced Fund     Fixed Income Fund (Shariah) Public Islamic Income Fund     Money Market Fund (Shariah) Public Islamic Money Market Fund

Please click here to view the PROSPECTUS/INFORMATION MEMORANDUM. You are advised to read and understand the contents of Investment Disclaimer before you proceed any further from this page. INVESTORS SHOULD RELY ON THEIR OWN EVALUATION TO ASSESS THE MERITS AND RISKS OF THE INVESTMENT. IN CONSIDERING THE INVESTMENT, INVESTORS WHO ARE IN DOUBT AS TO THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN SHOULD CONSULT THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS IMMEDIATELY.