The rating reaffirmation of MTD Prime Sdn Bhd’s (MTD Prime) Al-Bai Bithaman Ajil Facility (BBA) reflects the positive traffic growth at the KL – Karak Highway, higher than the Government’s guaranteed traffic volume; and the strength of the company’s financial profile underpinned by the strong revenue growth.MTD Prime is the concession holder of the KL – Karak Highw...

MARC has reaffirmed the ratings of Puncak Niaga (M) Sdn Bhd’s (PNSB) ABBA serial bonds, MuCP/MuMTN and junior notes at AAID, MARC-1ID/AAID and A respectively. Concurrently, the negative outlook on the ratings has also been lifted. The ratings reflect amongst others the inherent unfaltering demand for treated water and the Federal Government’s proposed financial support in resolving ...

The rating assigned to SBSB’s MMTN reflects the holding company’s, Koperasi Shamelin Berhad’s (KSB) satisfactory asset quality arising from the collection arrangement with ANGKASA (Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad) and stringent eligibility requirement for financing; low level of job transfers and resignations in the public sector; as well as a protective debt issu...

Sapura Energy Sdn Bhd’s (“SESB”) rating upgrade to AID is supported by its strength in the marine engineering business, improving financial position and the synergies arising from its proposed acquisition by Crest Petroleum Bhd (“Crest”), one of the largest oil and gas well drilling and marine contractors in Malaysia. The rating is, however, moderated by its high d...

MARC has affirmed the short-term and long-term ratings of Hong Leong Credit Berhad’s (HLC) commercial papers and medium term notes programme at MARC-2 and A- respectively. This reflects the strong fundamentals of HLC’s subsidiaries as well as the improved double leverage and stable debt-equity. The rating is moderated by the competitive banking and finance environment and the potent...

Malaysian Merchant Marine Bhd’s (MMM) rating of AAID on its proposed RM120.0 million Al-Bai’ Bithaman Ajil Serial Bonds (BaIDS) reflects the Group’s proven track record in the highly competitive international shipping industry; its better than average financial profile; as well as a tight issue structure under which the charter proceeds of all its vessels will be assigned as s...

Kwantas Corporation Berhad’s (KCB) rating has been reaffirmed at A+ID reflecting the integrated nature of the Group’s palm oil operations; its expanding activities namely, the commercialization of renewable bio-mass energy and establishment of operations in China; and the Group’s relatively strong financial profile.KCB Group’s credit strength is drawn from the integrated...

The rating reaffirmation reflects the financial strength of the general and life insurance funds of its main subsidiary Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad (MAA) and the support provided by the Revolving Credit Facility to meet coupon payments and bond redemption in the event of a shortfall. MAA Holdings Berhad’s (MAAH) income is almost wholly derived from dividends upstreamed by MAA. MAA...

The affirmation of AAAID on GDC (Putrajaya) Sdn Bhd’s (GDC Putrajaya) Al-Bai’ Bithaman Ajil Islamic Debt Securities reflects the significance of the project in providing the supply of chilled water to all Government premises in Putrajaya; the credit assurance secured with the Government and Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd (PJH) as the main offtakers; and the strong backing from the ultim...

The reaffirmation of Pembinaan Mitrajaya Sdn Bhd’s (PMSB) long term rating of A-ID (A minus, Islamic Debt) and short term rating of MARC 2ID reflect the assignment of contract proceeds for the purpose of redemption of the ABBA and MUNIF facilities; the strength of the issue structure; its good track record; its competitive position; improvement in economic outlook; and the company’s...