Multi-Corp Opens Distribution Channels in Asia/Pacific.

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 1997--Multi-Corp Inc.'s( TSE, Alberta Stock Exchange MCU., NASDAQ MCUAF.) wholly owned subsidiary, Zi Corporation, has entered into distribution agreements with a number of Internet companies in the Asia/Pacific region for its Zi Mail product - Chinese E-mail for the Internet.

Hong Kong Star Internet, Hong Kong's largest Internet Service Provider, are to distribute 10,000 copies of Zi Mail through their Internet stores starting February 15th. In addition, Hong Star Internet distributes Zi Mail electronically from their homepage on the World Wide Web (http://www.hkstar.com/netmarket).

Asia On Line Ltd., Hong Kong are to distribute 50,000 copies of Zi Mail on their own promotional CD in early March. Also, Asia On Line, Hong Kong, are to distribute Zi Mail electronically on the World Wide Web (http://www.asiaonline.net.hk) beginning late February. Asia On Line Ltd., Taiwan are to distribute 200,000 copies of Zi Mail on their promotional CD in early March. Also, beginning late February, Asia On Line, Taiwan are to distribute Zi Mail electronically on the World Wide Web (http://www.asiaonline.net.tw). Computer Age Magazine, a Chinese Internet Magazine based in Hong Kong, are to distribute 30,000 copies of Zi Mail in their March issue together with a feature story on Zi Corporation and Zi Mail.

Several other Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are also distributing Zi Mail electronically on the World Wide Web - Hong Kong Supernet Ltd., NTT Data Corporation, and Info Wave Communications Corp (Chinese Cyber City). Distribution agreements with other ISPs are in negotiation.

A cornerstone of Zi Corporation's distribution strategy for Zi Mail is an on-line registration and authentication process. This approach allows Zi Corporation to support mass distribution of the product both electronically and on CD samplers, and provides a basis to collect revenue from this distribution channel.

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Multi-Corp Inc. to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include the performance of the above distributors and the risks and uncertainties referred to in its Report of Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 1995 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Multi-Corp specializes in Chinese character based language enabling technologies and Internet products and services. It is committed to developing and marketing innovative products to enhance the world's ability to communicate. Multi-Corp also provides international telecommunications services.

NEITHER THE ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE NOR NASDAQ HAVE APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.

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