Ratings

MARC Ratings has affirmed its ratings of MARC-1IS /AAIS on Cellco Capital Berhad’s (Cellco) RM520 million Issue 1 issued under its Islamic Commercial Papers/Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (Sukuk Ijarah) with a combined limit of up to RM1.0 billion. The ratings outlook is stable. Cellco is a funding vehicle for its parent, Stealth Solutions Sdn Bhd, […]

MARC Ratings highlights that Alpha Circle Sdn Bhd’s Senior Sukuk Musharakah programme of RM595.0 million and Junior Sukuk Musharakah programme of RM55.0 million have expired on November 19, 2023. Both programmes are rated at CIS. Following the expiry of the programmes, MARC Ratings will no longer provide surveillance on the ratings.

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating of AA- on STM Lottery Sdn Bhd’s RM800.0 million 15-year Medium-Term Notes (MTN) Programme with a stable outlook. The rating affirmation considers STM Lottery’s entrenched domestic market presence as a number forecast operator (NFO), well-established operating track record and strong cash flow generation relative to its debt obligations. Operating

MARC Ratings has assigned a corporate credit rating of AA- to Orkim Sdn Bhd with a stable outlook. The rating reflects Orkim’s leadership position as the largest domestic vessel owner with 16 clean petroleum product (CPP) tankers and two liquified petroleum gas tankers, with an estimated 17% market share by fleet size as of June

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on AZRB Capital Sdn Bhd’s (ACSB) issuance of RM535.0 million Islamic Medium-Term Notes (Sukuk Murabahah) with a stable outlook. ACSB is a funding vehicle for Ahmad Zaki Resources Berhad (AZRB) to facilitate the subscription of Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares (RCPS-i) of related company Peninsular Medical Sdn Bhd (PMSB).

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating of AA-IS on MMC Corporation Berhad’s (MMC) RM2.5 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme with a stable outlook. The key rating drivers for the affirmation are MMC’s competitive strength and longstanding track record in key sectors of the economy, namely ports and logistics, engineering as well as energy and utilities. The

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAAIS(bg) rating on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd’s (Masteel) RM130.0 million Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad–guaranteed Sukuk Ijarah Programme with a stable outlook. On a standalone basis, Masteel’s credit profile incorporates its longstanding track record in the domestic production of steel billets and steel bars, its moderate domestic market position 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 rating reflects the strong cash flow generation capacity of ALR’s portfolio of matured highways in the Klang Valley, its strong debt service ability, and the low capital requirement for operations and maintenance (O&M)

MARC Ratings has upgraded Titijaya Land Berhad’s (Titijaya) RM150 million Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP) Programme short-term rating to MARC-1IS from MARC-2IS. The upgrade reflects Titijaya’s stronger long-term credit profile, with improved business profile and healthier balance sheet, characterised by lower leverage and higher liquidity. Key factors moderating the rating are the challenging property market conditions

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 driven by the group’s strong competitive position and well-established operational track record of its port operators in providing transshipment and gateway services. The port operators’ healthy cash flow generation,