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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20090330164015
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-09-018815
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090327
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090330
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090330

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ASIA PACIFIC WIRE & CABLE CORP LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001026980
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	DRAWING AND INSULATING NONFERROUS WIRE [3357]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NO 42 LIU FANG RD
		STREET 2:		JURONG TOWN
		CITY:			SINGAPORE
		STATE:			U0
		ZIP:			00000

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SOF INVESTMENTS LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001267944
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14542
		FILM NUMBER:		09714585

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		645 FIFTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		21ST FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2123031650

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MSD CAPITAL L P
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001105497
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14542
		FILM NUMBER:		09714586

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		645 FIFTH AVENUE 21ST FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022-5910
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2123031650

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		645 FIFTH AVENUE 21ST FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022-5910
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<SEQUENCE>1
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<DESCRIPTION>MAIN DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
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    <schemaVersion>X0303</schemaVersion>

    <documentType>4</documentType>

    <periodOfReport>2009-03-27</periodOfReport>

    <notSubjectToSection16>1</notSubjectToSection16>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0001026980</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>ASIA PACIFIC WIRE &amp; CABLE CORP LTD</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>AWRCF</issuerTradingSymbol>
    </issuer>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001105497</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>MSD CAPITAL L P</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>645 FIFTH AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>21ST FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10022</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>Former 10% Owner</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001267944</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>SOF INVESTMENTS LP</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>645 FIFTH AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>21ST FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10022</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>Former 10% Owner</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                <footnoteId id="F3"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2009-03-27</value>
            </transactionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
            </transactionCoding>
            <transactionAmounts>
                <transactionShares>
                    <value>1410739</value>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>4.648</value>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>D</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
            </transactionAmounts>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>1355415</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See footnote</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F4"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <derivativeTable></derivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This statement is jointly filed by and on behalf of each of MSD Capital, L.P. and SOF Investments, L.P.  MSD Capital is the general partner of SOF Investments and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by SOF Investments.  MSD Capital Management LLC is the general partner of MSD Capital and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by MSD Capital.  Michael S. Dell is the controlling member of MSD Capital Management and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by MSD Capital Management.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Each reporting person states that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be deemed an admission that such person is, for purposes of Section 16 of the Act or otherwise, the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this statement.  Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities covered by this statement, except to the extent of the pecuniary interest of such person in such securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Each reporting person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act.  Each reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Represents securities owned by SOF Investments.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks>Exhibit Index
None</remarks>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>By: MSD Capital Management LLC, Its: General Partner, By: /s/ Marc R. Lisker, Manager and General Counsel</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2009-03-30</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>By: MSD Capital, L.P., Its: General Partner, By: MSD Capital Management LLC, Its: General Partner, By: /s/ Marc R. Lisker, Manager and General Counsel</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2009-03-30</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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