MARC has affirmed the rating of AAA(s)ID (AAA Support, Islamic Debt) in respect of Sarawak Specialist Hospital & Medical Centre Sdn Bhd’s (SSHMC) Istisna’ Serial Bonds (Bonds). The rating reflects the AAA rating of the Sarawak State Government as the principal and profit payments of the Bonds will be satisfied via proceeds of share subscription payments as evidenced by the back-t...

MARC has assigned a rating of AA-IS to Vastalux Capital Sdn Bhd’s (VCSB) Islamic Securities under the principle of Musyarakah Mutanaqisah (Sukuk Musyarakah) of RM100.0 million. The rating assignment reflects the strong credit risk of the offtaker, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB); protective issue structure which mitigates the risk of commingling of funds from two main contracts with PCSB...

MARC has reaffirmed the rating of MARC-1 on Radicare (M) Sdn Bhd’s RM49 Million Commercial Paper Programme (CPs) in a reflection of the secured cash receivables from the Ministry of Health (MOH) backed by invoices issued to the MOH; a 1.25 times security cover of invoices issued; stringent requirements of the issue structure; and sheer dominance of Radicare’s services in the central ...

MARC has affirmed the rating of Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (“TSM”) RM750 million guaranteed commercial paper programme at MARC-1 (cg). The short term corporate debt rating of TSM reflects the credit strength of its ultimate holding company, Tesco PLC (“Tesco”), which guarantees the commercial paper programme. TSM was incorporated on 24 July 2000 to operate hy...

MARC has reaffirmed the short and long term ratings of Mines Resort Berhad’s (MRB) Bank Guaranteed Commercial Papers and Bank Guaranteed Serial Bonds at MARC-1(bg) and AAA(bg) respectively, reflecting the unconditional and irrevocable guarantee provided by Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank). MRB is principally a property development company, currently developing a project named “South ...

MARC has reaffirmed the rating of A-(A minus) on Bintang Bulk Mover Sdn Bhd’s (BBM) RM50 million 5-year secured serial bonds. This is premised on the Group’s strong operating performance and stable revenue stream, in particular its long term cement transportation contracts with Lafarge Malayan Cement Bhd (LMCB), the largest local cement manufacturer. The affirmation also reflects the...

The reaffirmation of Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad’s (Utusan/the group) rating of MARC-3 on the extended Revolving Underwritten Facility (RUF) reflects Utusan’s leading position in the Malay language newspaper and magazine segments coupled with improving financials following higher circulation figures and increasing advertising revenue. The rating is, however, moderated by Utusan&r...

MARC has assigned a AA- rating to Scomi Group Bhd’s (Scomi) proposed issuance of RM500 million Medium Term Notes (Notes). The rating reflects the group’s good competitive position as the group has one of the most comprehensive range of products and services for the provision of integrated fluids solutions in the world; its regional presence in 34 countries following the acquisition o...

MARC has reaffirmed the ratings of Atlan Holdings Berhad’s (Atlan) RM90 Million Murabahah Underwritten Notes Issuance Facility/ Islamic Medium Term Notes (MUNIF/ IMTN) and RM40 million Al’-Bai Bithaman Ajil Islamic Debt Securities (BaIDS) facilities at MARC-2ID and AID (A flat, Islamic debt). The ratings affirmation reflects Atlan’s diversified business and good competitive pos...

MARC has upgraded the rating of Reliance Pacific Berhad’s (RPB or group) RM100 million Redeemable Secured Bonds (2001/2006) to A- (A minus). The upgrade is underpinned by the improvement in the travel and tourism industry and the group’s overall improved financial profile. The group returned to profitability after three consecutive years of losses whilst operating cash flow level ret...