The short- and long-term ratings of MARC-2ID and A ID for Leader Universal Holdings Berhad’s (LEADER) proposed private debt securities reflects the Group’s leading position in the cables and wires manufacturing industry as well as the stable revenue arising from its power generation business in Cambodia. Moderating factors include the low margins of its cable and wire products, and t...

Gerbang Perdana CIQ Sdn Bhd’s (“Gerbang Perdana CIQ”) RM1.7 billion Seven Year Medium Term Notes (“MTN”) issuance programme has been assigned an AAA rating by MARC. The rating signifies the Government of Malaysia’s (“GOM”) unconditional and irrevocable obligation to repay the acknowledged sum on the stipulated date stated on the Facility Payment Ce...

The rating of AID/ MARC-2ID (A flat, Islamic Debt) assigned to Peremba Jaya Holdings Sdn Bhd’s (PJHSB) (a subsidiary of PECD Berhad) RM200 million MUNIF/MMTN facility reflects the strength of the security arrangement, whereby specific assignments of proceeds in respect of the government quarters contracts under Precinct 11 will serve as the funding source for the redemption of the notes is...

MARC has reaffirmed the rating of Europlus Corporation Sdn Bhd’s (ECSB) RM350 million Murabahah Underwritten Notes Issuance Facility (MUNIF) at MARC-3ID. The reaffirmation reflects the substantial locked-in sales from developments secured under the MUNIF which essentially acts to mitigate market risk. The rating is, however, moderated by delays in construction works and ultimately progres...

MARC has upgraded the long term rating on Gas District Cooling (KLIA) Sdn Bhd’s (GDC KLIA) CP/MTN to AAID while the short term rating has been reaffirmed at MARC-1. The ratings reflect GDC KLIA’s captive offtake demand for its chilled water and electricity, strong shareholder support, consistent financial performance reflected by improving debt leverage position and commendable prof...

The assigned rating reflects the stable and predictable cash flow which is expected to cover the company’s debt servicing requirements comfortably; the presence of a long-term fuel supply contract which eliminates supply disruption risk; and an issue structure which promotes the scheduled amortization of the Islamic debt. These strengths are moderated by the declining but still substantia...

The rating of MK Land Holdings Berhad’s (MK Land) tranche 1 and tranche 2 serial bond ratings have been upgraded to A+ which reflects the company’s excellent business position, its strong financial position and the impressive performance of Damansara Damai (DDamai) and Damansara Perdana (DPerdana) projects, of which the sales proceeds have been assigned for the redemption of the bo...

Kurnia Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad’s (Kurnia) general insurance strength rating has been upgraded to A+ to reflect the Company’s ability to maintain its leadership in the Malaysian motor insurance industry for the past eight consecutive years, realize its business strategies, improve its business operations, as well as its continuous success in introducing innovative products into th...

The rating of AA-ID(double A minus, Islamic Debt) assigned to Guthrie Property Development Holding Berhad’s (GPDH) RM750 million Islamic medium term notes programme reflects the strength of GPDH as a leading property developer in the country and its sound financial profile. Other positive rating factors include GPDH’s vast land holding and its commendable reputation and track recor...

MARC has affirmed the long-term ratings of Auto ABS One Bhd’s (Auto ABS) RM510.0 million Class A bonds at AAA. This is premised on the portfolio of hire purchase receivables performing within stressed expectations, the availability of gross overcollateralization of 107.0% and a non-amortizing cash reserve equivalent to 2.5% of the nominal value of the bonds.Under the first tier of a two-t...