Ratings

MARC Ratings has affirmed its investment manager rating (IMR) of IMR-2 on Kenanga Investors Berhad (KIB) and KIB’s wholly-owned subsidiary Kenanga Islamic Investors Berhad (KIIB). KIIB is rated at the same level as parent KIB, reflecting its strategic role in supporting the group’s objectives in Islamic finance, and the high level of operational integration between […]

MARC Ratings has assigned a final rating of AAIS to Berapit Mobility Sdn Bhd’s RM1.5 billion Sustainability Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme. The rating outlook is stable. The rating agency has reviewed the final documentation for the programme and is satisfied that the terms and conditions have not changed in any material way from the

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating of AAIS 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 and healthy profitability remain key rating drivers. The rating is mainly moderated by concerns on global trade flows and higher capex

MARC Ratings has upgraded its rating on Point Zone (M) Sdn Bhd’s Sukuk Wakalah Programme to AAIS(cg) from AA-IS(cg) and accordingly revised the rating outlook to stable from positive. The rating reflects the credit strength of Point Zone’s parent KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ) which has provided an unconditional and irrevocable guarantee on the sukuk programme.

MARC Ratings has assigned a final rating of AIS to Tropicana Corporation Berhad’s RM1.5 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) (Sukuk Wakalah) Programme. The rating outlook is stable. The rating agency has reviewed the final documentation for the programme and is satisfied that the terms and conditions have not changed in any material way from the

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on Southern Power Generation Sdn Bhd’s (Southern Power) outstanding Sukuk Wakalah of RM3.2 billion with a stable outlook. Southern Power owns a 2x720MW combined-cycle gas-fired power plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. The company is 70% indirectly owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) through its wholly-owned subsidiary TNB Power

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAAIS(s) rating on Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad’s (PLUS) RM25.2 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (sukuk programme) with a stable outlook. The rating incorporates a two-notch rating uplift from PLUS’ standalone rating and reflects the irrevocable and unconditional Letter of Undertaking (LoU) from the government that would cover any cash shortfall

MARC Ratings has assigned a final rating of AA-IS to special purpose vehicle WM Senibong Capital Berhad’s (WMSC) Islamic Medium-Term Notes (Sukuk Wakalah) Programme of up to RM1.0 billion. The rating outlook is stable. WMSC is wholly owned by WM Senibong Sdn Bhd. The rating agency has reviewed the final documentation for the programme and

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAAIS rating on Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad’s (ALR) RM5.5 billion Sukuk Programme with a stable outlook. The affirmation reflects ALR’s sound credit metrics, backed by ample liquidity and strong cash flow generation from its mature and resilient toll road assets, and supported by a tight transaction structure with no dividend

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd’s RM1.0 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme with a stable outlook. The rating affirmation is premised on the strength of the credit profile of MMC Port’s port subsidiaries which have healthy operating track records and strong cash flow generation abilities that provide dividend income