KOTA KINABALU: SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd has reaffirmed its AAA/Stable credit rating from RAM Ratings for the third consecutive year under its Multi-Currency Islamic Medium-Term Notes (Sukuk Wakalah) Programme of up to RM10bil.
The top-tier rating reflects strong investor confidence in the company’s disciplined growth strategy, sound financial footing, and pivotal role as Sabah’s strategic energy investor, SMJ chief executive officer Datuk Dr Dionysia Kibat said.
The reaffirmation highlights SMJ Energy’s growing presence across the energy value chain and its mandate to unlock long-term value for the State.
“Securing the AAA rating for the third year in a row is more than a financial milestone, it’s a signal to investors that we are building something resilient, and future focused,” she said in a statement here Wednesday (Dec 17).
“This top-tier rating gives us the confidence to accelerate acquisitions that will expand Sabah’s role in the energy sector from upstream assets to petrochemicals. Our mission is clear: turn Sabah’s natural resources into long-term prosperity for the State, and this rating is a critical foundation to that goal,” she said.
To strengthen its LNG position, SMJ Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 25% stake in the PFLNG3 (ZLNG) floating LNG facility offshore Sipitang, which is expected to begin operations by late 2027 or early 2028.
The latest addition to its upstream portfolio is a Heads of Agreement (HOA) signed with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd for the acquisition of a 20% non-operating participating interest in the North Sabah EOR PSC. The transaction is expected to be completed by early 2026.
SMJ Energy remains committed to building a resilient, high-impact energy portfolio through strategic acquisitions and partnerships that advance Sabah’s long-term development goal.
