MARC has affirmed its MARC-1IS and AA-IS ratings on Northport (Malaysia) Bhd’s (Northport) Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP) Programme and Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme respectively (collectively Sukuk Musharakah Programmes). The outlook on the ratings is stable. The ratings affect the outstanding amount of RM350 million as at December 31, 2016 under the rated programmes which have a...

MARC has withdrawn its AA-(cg) and AA-IS(cg) ratings with a negative outlook on Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (Tesco Malaysia) RM3.5 billion Conventional and Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programmes respectively. There are currently no outstanding issuances under the rated programmes, which are currently in the process of being cancelled by the issuer. MARC’s ratings withdrawal is at the...

MARC has affirmed its AAA(fg) rating on KMCOB Capital Berhad’s (KMCOB) guaranteed serial bonds of up to RM320.0 million with a stable outlook. The rating and outlook reflect the unconditional and irrevocable financial guarantee provided by Danajamin Nasional Berhad (Danajamin), which carries MARC’s insurer financial strength rating of AAA and counterparty credit ratings of AAA/MARC-1. As at e...

MARC has affirmed its ratings on Alpha Circle Sdn Bhd’s (Alpha Circle) RM540 million Senior Sukuk Musharakah (Senior Sukuk) and RM55 million Junior Sukuk Musharakah (Junior Sukuk) at AA-IS and AIS respectively with a stable outlook. The two-notch rating differential reflects the subordination of the Junior Sukuk to the Senior Sukuk in terms of payment and security. As at end-November 2016, the ...

MARC has affirmed its debt ratings on Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd’s (PJH) outstanding issuances as follows: RM370.0 million Sukuk Musharakah Programme (due 2030) at AAAIS/stable; RM3.0 billion Sukuk Musharakah Programme (due 2032) at AAAIS/stable; RM1.5 billion Sukuk Musharakah Medium-Term Notes (MTN) Programme (due 2033) at AAAIS/stable; and RM2.2 billion Murabahah Medium-Term N...

MARC has affirmed South Korea’s foreign currency sovereign rating of AAA with a stable outlook based on its national rating scale. The rating reflects MARC’s opinion of the sovereign’s ability to meet its foreign currency obligations in full and on time. The government of South Korea (GoK) has no debt rated by MARC. The rating also serves as a country ceiling for ringgit-denominated debt is...

MARC has affirmed Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China’s (Hong Kong) foreign currency sovereign rating of AAA with a stable outlook based on MARC’s national rating scale. The rating reflects MARC’s opinion of the sovereign’s ability to meet its foreign currency obligations in full and on time. The government of Hong Kong has no debt rated by MARC. The rating also serves as a c...

MARC has affirmed its AA-IS and A- ratings on Konsortium Lebuhraya Utara-Timur (KL) Sdn Bhd’s (Kesturi) RM2.3 billion Sukuk Musharakah (Senior Sukuk) and RM180 million Redeemable Secured Junior Bonds (Junior Bonds) respectively. The outlook on both ratings is stable. The three-notch rating differential between the Senior Sukuk and Junior Bonds reflects the potential coupon deferral risk as well...

MARC has affirmed its rating of AA-IS on Jimah East Power Sdn Bhd’s (JEP) outstanding RM8.98 billion Sukuk Murabahah with a stable outlook. JEP was established to develop, design, construct and operate a 2x1,000-megawatt (MW) ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant in Jimah, Negeri Sembilan under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). As at August 31...

MARC has affirmed its rating of AA-IS with a stable outlook on MMC Corporation Berhad’s (MMC) RM1.5 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme (Sukuk Murabahah). The rating affects the outstanding sukuk of RM1.3 billion issued as at November 30, 2016. The affirmed rating is driven by MMC group’s sizeable business operations and strong competitive position in three key businesses namely port and ...