Ratings

MARC Ratings affirms Jimah East Power’s AA-IS rating

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on Jimah East Power Sdn Bhd’s (JEP) outstanding RM8.24 billion Sukuk Murabahah with a stable outlook. The affirmed rating is underpinned by JEP’s predictable cash flow from its 2×1,000-MW ultra-supercritical coal plant under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with its indirect 70% shareholder, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). …

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MARC Ratings withdraws rating on Masteel’s RM130.0 million guaranteed Sukuk Ijarah Programme

MARC Ratings has withdrawn its rating of AAAIS(bg)/Stable on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd’s (Masteel) RM130.0 million Sukuk Ijarah Programme guaranteed by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad at the request of the issuer. There is no outstanding under the programme which will expire on December 1, 2025. Following the withdrawal, MARC Ratings will no longer provide …

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MARC Ratings upgrades DRB-HICOM’s Sukuk Programmes ratings

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 …

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MARC Ratings affirms AA+IS rating on Kapar Energy Ventures’ sukuk

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 …

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MARC Ratings assigns preliminary AAA/AAAIS ratings to Cagamas’ proposed MTN/IMTN Programme

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 …

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MARC Ratings assigns preliminary rating of AAIS to Berapit Mobility’s proposed RM1.5 billion sukuk programme

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 …

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MARC Ratings assigns preliminary AA-IS rating to Power Root’s proposed RM500.0 million Sukuk Wakalah Programme

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 …

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