Idea Cellular, Telekom Malaysia deal not yet approved

With reference to the news item appearing in a leading web portal titled "Telekom Malaysia to pick up additional 15% stake in Idea Cellular", Idea Cellular Ltd has clarified to BSE that the Company keeps pursing growth opportunities and the Company can not comment on the reports referred in the said letter except to say that as and when any definitive proposal of any nature is considered and approved by the Company's Board, the Company shall inform the exchange.