Interim Dividend Notification

Martin Currie High Income Trust PLC
30 November 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs.
MNEMONIC CODE         *MHC
SEDOL CODE            *352-057
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.75p
PERIOD                *Three Months ended 31-10-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *06-12-99
RECORD DATE           *10-12-99
PAYMENT DATE          *30-12-99
NOTES *