Ratings

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAAIS rating on TTM Sukuk Berhad’s (TTM SPV) RM600.0 million Sukuk Murabahah with a stable outlook. TTM SPV is the funding vehicle of Trans Thai-Malaysia (Thailand) Ltd (TTMT) for the construction of two gas pipelines to transport natural gas from the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area in the Gulf of Thailand […]

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating of AA-IS(cg) on Point Zone (M) Sdn Bhd’s (Point Zone) Islamic Medium-Term Notes (Sukuk Wakalah) Programme of up to RM3.0 billion with a stable outlook. Point Zone is a funding vehicle of parent KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ) which has given a corporate guarantee on the Sukuk Wakalah programme. Total

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating of AA-IS on Guan Chong Berhad’s (GCB) Sukuk Wakalah Programme of up to RM800.0 million with a stable outlook. The outstanding under the programme stood at RM300.0 million as of October 17, 2022. The rating affirmation mainly reflects GCB’s strong position in the midstream cocoa supply chain as the

MARC Ratings has assigned a preliminary rating of AA-IS to MY E.G. Services Berhad’s (MYEG) proposed Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) programme of up to RM1.0 billion in nominal value. The rating outlook is stable. The assigned rating reflects MYEG’s established position as a longstanding concessionaire for e-government services, underpinned by its strong IT infrastructure. The

MARC Ratings has assigned a final rating of A+IS with a stable outlook to JB Cocoa Sdn Bhd’s proposed Islamic Medium-Term Notes (Sukuk Wakalah) programme of up to RM500.0 million. 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

MARC Ratings has withdrawn its ratings of AAAIS/AA+IS on Danajamin Nasional Berhad’s (Danajamin) RM2.0 billion Senior and Subordinated Sukuk Murabahah programme. The ratings withdrawal follows the full redemption of the outstanding amount of RM500.0 million under the programme and the subsequent cancellation of the programme. This was confirmed by the facility agent on October 11, 2022.

MARC Ratings has assigned a final rating of AAAIS to Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad’s (ALR) sukuk programme of up to RM5.5 billion. 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 extended its MARCWatch Negative placement on UiTM Solar Power Sdn Bhd’s (UiTM Solar) outstanding Green Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk of RM192.3 million, where it has been since January 28, 2022. The rating action reflects MARC Ratings’ concern on the limited time since the 50MWac plant fully resumed its operations on

MARC Ratings has affirmed Sime Darby Plantation Berhad’s (SD Plantation) corporate credit rating at AAA and its Perpetual Subordinated Sukuk Programme’s rating of up to RM3.0 billion at AAIS. Both ratings carry a stable outlook. The affirmed corporate credit rating reflects SD Plantation’s strong cash flow generating ability from its geographically sizeable and integrated oil

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAAIS(fg) rating on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd’s (Masteel) RM130.0 million Danajamin Nasional Berhad-guaranteed Sukuk Ijarah Programme with a stable outlook. The affirmed rating and outlook are based on MARC Ratings’ assessment of credit strength of Danajamin (AAA/Stable) which has provided an unconditional and irrevocable financial guarantee insurance on the