Summary         Global Bond MarketsGovernment bonds saw heavy selloff on both sides of the Atlantic as investors digested the latest statements of major central banks. In China, on the other hand, government bonds saw some buying interest due to an earlier-than-expected reopening of the Chinese economy and kicking in of government support for the debt-ridden property secto...

Rating action          MARC Ratings has assigned ratings of AA/MARC-1 to Pac Lease Berhad’s Medium-Term Notes (MTN) programme and Commercial Papers (CP) programme with a combined aggregate limit of RM1.5 billion. The ratings outlook is stable.RationaleThe assigned ratings factor in the lengthy track record and market position of Pac Lease in the domestic industrial ...

Rating action          MARC Ratings has affirmed Sime Darby Property Berhad’s (SD Property) RM4.5 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme (Sukuk Musharakah) rating at AA+IS with a stable outlook. The outstanding under the rated programme stood at RM800.0 million as at end-November 2022.Rationale SD Property’s continued strong sales track record in its w...

Rating action          MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAIS rating on Fortune Premiere Sdn Bhd’s RM3.0 billion Multi-Currency Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (Sukuk Murabahah). Concurrently, the rating agency has revised the rating outlook to stable from negative. Fortune Premiere is a funding vehicle of IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOI Properties) which has provi...

Rating action                    MARC Ratings has assigned a rating of AA-(cg) on Chailease Berjaya Credit Sdn Bhd’s (CBC) RM1.0 billion Medium-Term Notes Programme (MTN programme). The rating outlook is stable. The programme carries an unconditional and irrevocable guarantee from CBC’s ultimate holding company, Chailease Holding Company L...

Rating action           MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating of AA- on STM Lottery Sdn Bhd’s RM800.0 million 15-year Medium-Term Notes (MTN) Programme with a stable outlook. Rationale STM Lottery’s entrenched domestic market position as a number forecast operator (NFO), its lengthy operating track record and strong cash flow generating ability relative t...

Rating action                      MARC Ratings has affirmed its ratings on Berjaya Land Berhad’s (Bland) RM500.0 million Medium Term Notes (MTN) Programme guaranteed by Danajamin Nasional Berhad (Danajamin) at AAA(fg) and RM150.0 million MTN Programme guaranteed by OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Malaysia) at AAA(bg). The rating...

Summary           Global Bond Markets          Government bonds mostly strengthened on both sides of the Atlantic as soft inflation data spurred hopes of slower pace of rate tightening by central banks. In China, on the other hand, government bonds were sold off as risk sentiment picked up after policymakers announced measures to ease COV...

Rating actionMARC Ratings has affirmed its financial institution (FI) rating of A+ on MBSB Bank Berhad and concurrently affirmed its A+IS rating on MBSB Bank’s RM5.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah programme. The ratings outlook is stable. RationaleMBSB Bank’s sound capitalisation levels and strong support from its ultimate shareholder Employees Provident Fund (EPF) remain key rating drivers. The r...

Rating action           MARC Ratings has affirmed its ratings of MARC-1IS /AA-IS on UEM Edgenta Berhad’s Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP) and Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) under the Sukuk Murabahah Programme of up to RM1.0 billion. The long-term rating carries a stable outlook. The outstanding sukuk stood at RM250.0 million as at end-November 2022.RationaleThe ra...