Ratings

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAIS/Stable rating on port operator Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd’s (PTP) Islamic Medium-Term Notes (Sukuk Murabahah) Programme which will be upsized to RM3.5 billion from RM2.15 billion. The rating reflects PTP’s strong position as a major container transshipment port operator in the region, improved operating efficiency and healthy cash flow […]

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating of A+IS on Sunsuria Berhad’s RM500.0 million Sukuk Wakalah Programme. The rating outlook is stable. The total outstanding amount under the programme stood at RM106 million as at end-February 2025. Sunsuria’s conservative approach to property development, healthy overall take-up rates and low-to-moderate leverage position remain key rating drivers. Moderating

MARC Ratings has assigned final ratings of AAA/AAAIS to Cagamas Berhad’s RM80.0 billion Conventional/Islamic Medium-Term Notes (MTN/IMTN) Programmes. The outlook on the ratings is stable. The rating agency has reviewed the final documentation for the programmes and is satisfied that the terms and conditions have not changed in any material way from the draft documentation

MARC Ratings has withdrawn its A+IS rating on UiTM Solar Power Sdn Bhd’s RM240.0 million Sukuk Programme. The rating withdrawal follows the full redemption of the outstanding amount under the programme and the subsequent cancellation of the programme, as confirmed by the facility agent on May 20, 2025. Accordingly, MARC Ratings will no longer provide

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAA financial institution (FI) rating on Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) following the bank’s acquisition of two development financial institutions (DFI), namely Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank) and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank). BPMB acquired the DFIs from Minister of Finance (Incorporated) (MOF Inc).

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on Farm Fresh Berhad’s Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme of RM1.0 billion under the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar. The rating outlook is stable. The outstanding under the rated programme was RM300.0 million as at end-February 2025. The rating affirmation reflects Farm Fresh’s healthy market position in

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on Quantum Solar Park (Semenanjung) Sdn Bhd’s (QSP Semenanjung) outstanding RM665.0 million Green Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk with a stable outlook. QSP Semenanjung owns three 50MW power plants located in Gurun, Kedah; Jasin, Melaka; and Merchang, Terengganu. The rating is underpinned by QSP Semenanjung’s diversified portfolio

MARC Ratings has affirmed its A+IS(s) and AAAIS(bg) ratings on Projek Lintasan Sungai Besi-Ulu Klang Sdn Bhd’s (PLSUKE) Sukuk Wakalah Programme of up to RM2.0 billion and bank-guaranteed Facilities of up to RM500.0 million. The latter is guaranteed by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad which carries a financial institution rating of AAA from MARC Ratings. All

MARC Ratings has assigned preliminary ratings to S P Setia Berhad’s proposed sukuk programmes as follows: RM3.5 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN)/ Perpetual Sukuk Programme with a sublimit of RM1.5 billion on the Perpetual Sukuk at AAIS /A+IS. The ratings outlook is stable. RM500.0 million Islamic Commercial Papers Programme at MARC-1IS. MARC Ratings maintains its

MARC Ratings has revised its rating outlook on Sinar Kamiri Sdn Bhd’s outstanding RM170.0 million ASEAN Green Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk Wakalah to positive from stable. Concurrently, the AA-IS rating on the Sukuk Wakalah has been affirmed. The rating agency will upgrade Sinar Kamiri’s rating within the next 6–12 months provided the current