Rating Announcements

MARC Ratings has assigned its preliminary rating of MARC-1 to CGS-CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd’s (CGS-CIMB) proposed Commercial Papers (CP) Programme of up to RM1.0 billion in nominal value. Concurrently, the rating agency has assigned a non-bank financial institution rating of AA to CGS-CIMB with a stable outlook. CGS-CIMB’s growing business profile in the domestic stockbroking […]

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAIS rating on Northport (Malaysia) Bhd’s RM1.5 billion Sukuk Musharakah Programme with a stable outlook. Northport’s well-established operational track record as a key port operator in Port Klang, healthy cash flow generation and strong balance sheet profile remain key rating drivers. The rating is mainly moderated by the susceptibility of

MARC Ratings views the credit profile of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad (7-Eleven Holdings) will not be materially impacted from the proposed disposal of its entire 75% stake in Caring Pharmacy Group Berhad to BIG Pharmacy Holdings Sdn Bhd. Accordingly, the rating on 7-Eleven Holdings’ Medium-Term Notes (MTN) Programme remains at AA-/Stable which was affirmed in

MARC Ratings has affirmed Sime Darby Plantation Berhad’s (SD Plantation) corporate credit rating at AAA and Perpetual Subordinated Sukuk Programme rating of up to RM3.0 billion at AAIS. The two-notch rating differential between SD Plantation’s corporate credit rating and the Perpetual Sukuk programme rating is in line with MARC Ratings’ methodology on notching principles of

MARC Ratings has assigned final ratings to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad’s Sukuk Wakalah Programme of up to RM5.0 billion as follows: Senior Sukuk Wakalah at A+IS Tier-2 Subordinated Sukuk Wakalah at A-IS Additional Tier-1 Sukuk Wakalah at BBBIS The outlook on all ratings is stable. The rating agency has reviewed the final documentation for the

MARC Ratings has affirmed its financial institution (FI) rating of AAA on Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank). Concurrently, the rating agency has also affirmed its rating of AAAIS on Agrobank’s Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme. The ratings outlook is stable. The ratings affirmation is premised on Agrobank’s status as a wholly government-owned development financial institution (DFI)

MARC Ratings has upgraded its rating on Segi Astana Sdn Bhd’s RM415.0 million ASEAN Green Medium-Term Notes (MTN) to AA- from A+. The upgrade on the MTN rating follows the upgrade on Segi Astana’s standalone rating to A+ from A. Segi Astana’s MTN rating of AA- incorporates a single notch uplift on account of the

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on UiTM Solar Power Dua Sdn Bhd’s (UiTM Solar Dua) outstanding RM92.0 million Green Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) sukuk with a stable outlook. UiTM Solar Dua owns and operates a 25MWac solar power plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. The affirmed rating reflects the strength of the 21-year

MARC Ratings has withdrawn its rating of AAIS/Stable on BEWG (M) Sdn Bhd’s RM400.0 million Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (Sukuk Wakalah). The outstanding under the facility was settled in full on September 14, 2023. The facility was subsequently cancelled on September 15, 2023, as confirmed by the facility agent, ahead of its maturity on July