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PAAB Plans RM11.64 Billion Sukuk for Water Infrastructure

Malaysia’s state-owned water-assets company plans RM11.64 billion of sukuk financing for a decade-long capital programme covering essential infrastructure.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 23 October 2026 – Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad plans to issue RM11.64 billion of sukuk to finance capital expenditure over the next 10 years. The federal government-owned water-assets company is managing an infrastructure pipeline valued at about RM14.97 billion, giving the proposed Islamic financing programme a clear long-term investment purpose.

The plan matters to Malaysian investors because reliable water infrastructure supports households, industry and property development while creating demand for long-dated domestic financing. The programme values are confirmed, but issuance timing, individual tranche pricing and project allocations will determine the eventual risk and return for sukuk investors.

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