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The Financing

1. Purpose of Financing
 

To finance the incremental cost of new / existing projects excluding working capital. For acquisition of land a maximum amount of 40% of the land cost or project cost whichever is lower is allowed.

Loans for the following purpose are not allowed:-


 

Financing for: -

Acquisitions of shares

Existing assets of the company,and

Taking over existing productive capacity


Financing of Casinos


2. Type of Facility
 

Term Loan

Leasing

Private Debt Securities

Bank Guarantee

Customized Instruments

Equity Linked Instruments


 

3. Tenure of Loan
 

Maximum loan period up to 20 years.


4. Lending Rate
 

4.0% -5.5% per annum computed based on annuity yearly rest basis.


5. Repayment Period
 

The Period of repayment will be determined based on the project cash flow, the economic life of the assets financed and/or terms of repayment as stipulated by the Fund provider.

Grace period may be given and is determined based on the gestation period and the cash flow of the project.


6. Additional Conditions
 

Maximum Gearing Ratio - 4: 1

Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio - 1.2:1


Financing Amount

Minimum

: RM5.0 million

Maximum

: RM50.0 million or up to a maximum of 80% of the total project cost whichever is lower is allowed


Eligibility

1. Applicant
 

Applicants must be registered under the Companies Act 1965, Companies Commission of Malaysia act 2002 or/and Companies Co-operative Act 1970 or Co-operative act 1993

Applicants must be majority-owned by Malaysians (at least 51%)

Both Bumiputera and Non-Bumiputera Enterprises may apply.

All existing and new enterprises carrying out or planning to carry out tourism infrastructure projects are eligible, and

All applicants must have a minimum paid-up of RM5.0 million or minimum of 20% from the total loan applied whichever is higher


2. Nature of Project

All tourism infrastructure projects that contribute to the development of the tourism industry are eligible. Priority shall be given to the following types of projects: -


 

Integrated or regional tourism centers/ attractions/facilities and complexes

Convention halls

Information center and galleries

Special shops, F& B, stores related to tourism

Hotels, chalets, resort and other form of accommodation with special "theme-based" development for example water theme park, jungle theme park, medical tourism, eco tourism, edu tourism or sport tourism

Facilities that related to medical or health tourism

Facilities related to eco/agro tourism

Facilities related to education tourism

Facilities related to sport tourism

Other special interest tourism

Urban redevelopment to enhance tourist sport

Integration of various transport mode, limousine terminal and pedestrian walks/crossing to provide efficient urban connectivity from point to point

River and waterfront development

Theme and/or recreation parks and centers such as:


 

i.

Water Theme Park Water Theme Park

ii.

Heritage

iii.

Museum

iv.

Safari parks

v.

Zoo

vi.

Flower garden

vii.

Theatre & Cultural show/Cultural center

viii.

Other special concept theme parks


Marina and marine tourism

Other facilities that support the above which include:


 

i.

Access roads,

ii.

Cable cars

iii.

Jetties

iv.

Airstrips


Other sectors related to tourism infrastructure as identified from time to time by the Ministry of Tourism and/or the Bank.

Project must be located in Malaysia


Enquiry

Business Development & Advisory - INFRASTRUCTURE,
Level 26, Menara Bank Pembangunan (BPMB),
Bandar Wawasan , No.1016 Jalan Sultan Ismail,
P.O. Box 10788, 50724 Kuala Lumpur

Contact No. : 2611 3003 / 3384 / 3960


Product Disclosure Sheet

(Read this Product Disclosure Sheet before you decide to take out this Facility. Be sure to also read the general terms and conditions.)

Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad 1 September 2010

 
1. WHAT ARE THE FEES AND CHARGES I HAVE TO PAY?
 

Stamp Duties
As per the Stamp Duty Act 1949 (Revised 1989

Processing Fee
0.15% of the facility amount or RM10,000.00, whichever is higher.


2. WHAT IF I FAIL TO FULFILL MY OBLIGATIONS?

You will be charged Late payment/Ta’widh

 

At 1% p.a. on the overdue installment during the tenure of the facility; and

At the gross dividend rate for the 12 months Islamic account against the outstanding purchase price (principal balance) if the overdue continues beyond the maturity date of the facility


3. WHAT IF I FULLY SETTLE THE FINANCING BEFORE ITS MATURITY?
 

You are allowed to make prepayment in full and you are advised to give a notice of not less than three (3) months prior to the intended date of prepayment.


4. WHAT ARE THE RISKS INVOLVED?
 

The interest rate for conventional financing is variable and it may change according to changes in the reference rates. An increased rate may result in higher monthly repayment.


5. DO I NEED A GUARANTOR/SECURITY/COLLATERAL?
 

Among the security requirement include project assets, debenture, assignment of concession agreement/ project account/ insurance policy, debenture, guarantee etc. depending on the type of project and financing.


6. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF THERE ARE CHANGES TO MY CONTACT DETAILS?
 

It is important that you inform us of any change in your contact details to ensure that all correspondences reach you in a timely manner.


7. WHERE CAN I GET FURTHER INFORMATION?
 

If you have any enquiries, please contact us at :
Business Development,
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad.
26, Menara Bank Pembangunan, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.


Infrastructure Financing
Tel : 03 - 2611 3111 / 3003 / 3886

Technology Financing
Tel : 03 - 2611 3290 / 3808 / 3841

Maritime Financing
Tel : 03 - 2611 3363 / 3909 / 3955


IMPORTANT NOTE :

LEGAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR FINANCING.

The information provided in this disclosure sheet is updated on 1/9/2010.