Ratings

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating of AAAIS on Pengerang LNG (Two) Sdn Bhd’s (PLNG2) Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme of up to RM3.0 billion. The rating outlook is stable. PLNG2 owns a regasification terminal with a capacity of up to 3.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), through which natural gas has been substantially supplied to […]

MARC Ratings has upgraded DRB-HICOM Berhad’s RM3.5 billion Sukuk Programme rating to AA-IS from A+IS. Accordingly, the rating outlook has been revised to stable from positive. The rating upgrade incorporates DRB-HICOM’s strengthened credit profile from the robust performance of its automotive operations in recent years, particularly its key subsidiary PROTON Holdings Berhad. Improving leverage and

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA+IS rating on Kapar Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd’s (KEV) outstanding RM320.0 million Sukuk Ijarah with a stable outlook. The affirmed rating benefits from a two-notch uplift from KEV’s standalone rating due to expected support from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (AAA/Stable), which has 60.0% ownership of KEV through its wholly-owned subsidiary TNB

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on SAJ Capital Sdn Bhd’s Sukuk Murabahah of up to RM650 million with a stable outlook. SAJ Capital is a wholly-owned funding vehicle of Ranhill Capital Sdn Bhd, which owns 80% of Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd. As the dividends from Ranhill SAJ form the source of the profit

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating on Penang Port Sdn Bhd’s (PPSB) Islamic Medium-Term Notes Issuance Programme of up to RM1.0 billion at AA-IS with a stable outlook. The rating affirmation considers PPSB’s strong track record as the operator of Penang Port, the key trade gateway port in northern Peninsular Malaysia that handles container and

MARC Ratings has assigned preliminary ratings of AAA/AAAIS to Cagamas Berhad’s proposed Conventional/Islamic Medium-Term Notes (MTN/IMTN) Programmes with a combined limit of up to RM80.0 billion. Concurrently, the rating agency has affirmed its ratings on Cagamas’ bonds and sukuk issuances as follows: MARC-1/MARC-1IS on Conventional/Islamic Commercial Papers (CCP/ICP) Programmes with a combined limit of RM20.0

MARC Ratings has assigned a preliminary rating of AAIS to Berapit Mobility Sdn Bhd’s (BMSB) proposed Sustainability Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (sukuk programme) of up to RM1.5 billion. The outlook on the rating is stable. The rating reflects the size and predictability of operating cash flow under the long lease agreements of 25 years, the

MARC Ratings has assigned a preliminary rating of AA-IS to Power Root Berhad’s proposed RM500.0 million Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme. The rating outlook is stable. The assigned rating is premised on Power Root’s established position in the instant beverage sector, supported by an extensive sales network, and its steady financial performance, characterised by sustained

MARC Ratings has upgraded Evyap Sabun Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s (Evyap Malaysia) RM500.0 million Sukuk Wakalah Programme rating to AAIS from AA-IS and accordingly revised the rating outlook to stable from positive. Evyap Malaysia’s healthy operational and financial performance, and sustained strong credit metrics since the initial rating was assigned in 2020 are key rating drivers

MARC Ratings has affirmed its financial institution rating on Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank) at AAA. The rating agency has also affirmed its AAAIS/MARC-1IS ratings on the bank’s existing Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme/ Islamic Commercial Papers Programme with a combined limit of RM3.0 billion. The rating outlook is stable. The affirmation