City Developments Limited (the "Company " ) refers to the announcement dated 15 December 2005 on its entry into a memorandum of understanding with Las Vegas Sands Corp. ("Sands " ) in relation to a bid for the Integrated Resort in Marina Bay. The Company wishes to announce that some requirements associated with the bid were raised with the Company after the date of the announcement. Upon further clarification of these requirements, the Company has, with Sands' agreement, decided to withdraw from participating in the bid. The Company will, however, continue to provide counsel and advice to the non-gaming aspects of Sands' proposal, particularly in those areas relating to design, development and construction planning, as well as knowledge of the local market.
By Order of the Board
Shufen Loh @ Catherine Shufen Loh
Enid Ling Peek Fong
Company Secretaries
16 January 2006
---------------
Hooray! More chance for Genting International to clinch the deal...