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Further to our announcement on 22nd June 2001 on the above matter, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ("KRI") wished to inform the Exchange that the Board at its meeting on 23rd November 2001 has unanimously agreed to abort the plan to distribute and retail the Group's products directly to distributors and end users in the United States of America in a change of the Group's marketing strategy. Marketing and promotion of the Group's products will continue to be directed from the home base in Malaysia.
Accordingly, the proposal to acquire Quamed Inc as announced on 22nd June 2001 is aborted. There is no material impact arising out of the proposal being aborted.
This announcement is dated 23rd November 2001.