Ratings

MARC Ratings has assigned a final rating of AAAIS(s) to Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad’s (PLUS) proposed Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme of up to RM25.2 billion. The rating carries a stable outlook. The rating agency has reviewed the final documentation for the programme and is satisfied that the terms and conditions have not changed in […]

MARC Ratings has affirmed its ratings of MARC-1IS /AA-IS on UEM Edgenta Berhad’s Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP) and Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) under the Sukuk Murabahah Programme of up to RM1.0 billion. The long-term rating carries a stable outlook. The outstanding sukuk stood at RM250.0 million as at end-November 2022. The rating affirmation reflects UEM

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on Cerah Sama Sdn Bhd’s RM420.0 million Sukuk with a stable outlook. The outstanding currently stands at RM330.0 million. The rating reflects the resilient traffic on the mature, 23-year-old Cheras-Kajang Highway and its stable cash flow generation. Cerah Sama’s strong liquidity position and accommodative sukuk repayment structure further

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 (Sukuk Ijarah Programme) with a combined limit of up to RM1.0 billion. The ratings outlook is stable. Cellco is a special-purpose entity set up to raise funds via the

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on MMC Port Holdings’ RM1.0 billion Sukuk Murabahah programme with a stable outlook. MMC Port is an investment holding company of port operators whose strong competitive advantage in transhipment services in the region and trade gateways domestically as well as long operating track record remain key rating drivers.

MARC Ratings has affirmed its financial institution (FI) rating of AAA with a stable outlook on Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC). The rating is driven by CGC’s status as a development financial institution (DFI) with an explicit public policy role, underpinned by the support provided by the government through Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), its

MARC Ratings has affirmed its financial institution (FI) ratings of A+/MARC-1 on Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (Kenanga) with a stable outlook. Kenanga’s strong market position and lengthy experience in the stockbroking industry remain key rating drivers. Apart from stockbroking, the rating also considers the bank’s improving position in investment and wealth management, and its consistently

MARC Ratings has affirmed its financial institution (FI) rating of A+ on MBSB Bank Berhad and concurrently affirmed its A+IS rating on MBSB Bank’s RM5.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah programme. The ratings outlook is stable. MBSB Bank’s sound capitalisation levels and strong support from its ultimate shareholder Employees Provident Fund (EPF) remain key rating drivers. The

MARC Ratings has assigned a preliminary rating of A with a stable outlook to Singer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (Singer) proposed RM300.0 million Medium-Term Notes (MTN) Programme. The rating incorporates Singer’s long and profitable track record in selling and financing consumer durables and motorcycles, underpinned by strong operating profit margins. Moderating factors are intense competition particularly

MARC Ratings has withdrawn its rating of AAAIS/Stable on Gas District Cooling (Putrajaya) Sdn Bhd’s (GDC Putrajaya) RM300.0 million Al-Bai’ Bithaman Ajil Islamic Debt Securities (BaIDS) following the full settlement of the final tranche of the BaIDS (Tranche 6 of RM50.0 million) on December 2, 2022. Accordingly, MARC Ratings will no longer provide analytical coverage