MARC has affirmed the ratings of A+ID and MARC-2ID/A+ID on Konsortium Lapangan Terjaya Sdn Bhd’s (“KLT”) RM380.0 million Bai Bithaman Ajil Medium Term Notes (“BBA MTN”) and up to RM80.0 million Murabahah Commercial Papers/Medium Term Notes Programme respectively (“MCP/MTN”) (collectively known as “Finance Facilities”). The ratings reflect,...

MARC has reaffirmed, with Positive Outlook, the ratings of A+ID/MARC-1ID on KNM Group Bhd’s (KNM) RM150.0 million Murabahah Underwritten Notes Issuance Facility / Islamic Medium Term Notes (MUNIF/IMTN). The ratings are premised upon KNM’s strong competitive position as one of the largest manufacturer of process equipment in the region; growing international exposure, access to high t...

The corporate debt rating of Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Berhad (BCHB), formerly known as Commerce Asset-Holding Berhad, has been reaffirmed at A+ following the combination of CIMB and Bumiputra-Commerce Bank (BCB). BCHB is the ultimate parent of the combined entity. Concurrently, MARC has upgraded the Financial Institution Rating of BCB from AA-/MARC-1 to AA/MARC-1. MARC has also upgraded th...

Jana Niaga Sdn Bhd (“JNSB”) RM100 million Murabahah Underwritten Notes Issuance Facility’s (“MUNIF”) rating has been downgraded to MARC-3ID from MARC-2ID (2004). The rating action stems from the failure by Universiti Industri Selangor (“UNISEL”) to meet the minimum rental payments guaranteed (based on guaranteed student numbers and full occupancy of staf...

MARC has affirmed the rating of AAAIS on Assar Chemicals Sdn Bhd’s (“ACSB”) RM150 million Serial Sukuk Musyarakah (“Facility”). Proceeds from the Facility were utilized towards repayment of a bridging loan and to part finance the construction costs of the Independent Oil Terminal (“IOT”). The rating reflects the secured demand from the credible offtakers...

The long and short term ratings of AAA(bg) and MARC-1(bg) assigned to Mega Palm Sdn Bhd’s (MPSB) Bank Guaranteed Medium Term Notes (BG MTN) of up to RM70.0 million and Bank Guaranteed Commercial Papers (BG CP) of up to RM80.0 million respectively reflect the unconditional and irrevocable bank guarantee provided by Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank). MPSB is principally involved in propert...

Under this transaction, Kwantas SPV Sdn. Bhd. (SPV), a special purpose company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Kwantas Corporation Berhad (KCB) has been incorporated for the sole purpose of owning and leasing plantation properties for the benefit of the Islamic securities investors as well as issuing up to RM65.0 million Murabahah Commercial Papers/Medium Term Notes Programme (CP/MTN) to part-f...

The long term rating of AID assigned to Perwaja Steel Sdn Bhd’s (PSSB) RM400 Million Murabahah Medium Term Notes (MMTN) Programme reflects the company’s near monopoly position in the domestic market for the supply of direct reduced iron (DRI); strong demand for DRI and the proposed acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in the company by Kinsteel Berhad (Kinsteel). Upon completion of...

The rating of A+ assigned to Petra Perdana Berhad’s (Petra) proposed issuance of up to RM800 million Dual Currency Revolving Financing Facility reflects the Group’s competitive position as an integrated service provider for the oil and gas multinationals; and expected improvement to its financial profile following its venture into the provision of offshore marine support services for...

MARC has assigned a long term rating of A+ to Titisan Modal (M) Sdn Bhd’s (“TMSB”) proposed issuance of up to RM738.0 million Fixed Rate Serial Bonds (“FRSB”). The rating is a reflection of the water industry in the State of Selangor whereby the demand fundamentals for treated water is unwavering; satisfactory operating performance of the water treatment plant and t...