Hong Kong - 16 December 2009 � Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16�s Baccara function room was transformed into a mini-gallery with Michael Jackson(MJ)�s iconic collection on Sunday, December 13, 2009, when Macau Ponte 16 hosted a press conference to unveil the 10 recently bid MJ�s items in front of the media. Guests on the panel included Chairman of Macau Ponte 16 Dr. Ambrose So, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sonny Yeung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Mr Hoffman Ma, Julien�s Auction�s President & CEO Mr Darren Julien, Executive Director Mr Martin Nolan, and Vice President Sofitel Greater China Mr Michel Molliet.

In the press conference, Dr. Ambrose So expressed, �We are delighted that Ponte 16 has successfully bid for the famous jeweled glove that Michael Jackson wore when he premi�red his trademark Moonwalk Dance, as well as a collection of nine other MJ�s iconic items from �Zombie� shirt worn by MJ in the �Thriller� video, a suit from �Men in Black II�, �We Are The World� signed poster, a painting of Charlie Chaplin created and signed by Jackson when he was 9 years-old, Bill Whitten designed tube socks, signed photographs, and a signed RIAA platinum record awarded for �Bad�. Dr. So also announced that Ponte 16 will be opening the Michael Jackson Gallery to the public on February 1, 2010, which coincides with the 2nd Anniversary of Ponte 16. The addition of the Michael Jackson Gallery, the first of its kind in Asia, will add to the appeal of Macau and extend the historical cultural mission of the Inner Harbour district, while drawing more visitors to experience Macau.

�Michael Jackson�s distinctive musical sound, vocal style and choreography inspired numerous pop, rock, R&B and hip hop artists. We aim to create a �rendezvous� to reminisce this great performer of the 20th Century�, explained Hoffman Ma.

�We have been exhibiting MJ�s iconic items around the world, it is very exciting to find a new home for them in Macau, and we really appreciate that Ponte 16 is going to display them for the public so that MJ�s legacy will sustain and develop continuously.� Added Mr Darren Julien.

Mr Michel Molliet expressed that this is an exhilarating campaign and once the gallery is opened, he is confident that will see uptrend business for both Ponte 16 and Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 for the long run.