Transaction in Own Shares

Martin Currie Portfolio Investment Trust plc
                     Transaction in own shares - 21 May 2008

Martin  Currie Portfolio Investment Trust plc, on 21 May 2008, has  bought  back
81,087  ordinary  shares  at  a  price  of 134.5339p  per  share  for  immediate
cancellation.

Following this purchase 136,534,985 ordinary shares remain in issue.