Markets |
| 1. What are the trading hours? |
Malaysia
Bursa Malaysia operates from Monday to Friday (except on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) during the following hours:
| Time Range |
Session |
Order Submission |
Amendment |
Cancellation |
| 1st Session |
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| 08:30 – 09:00 |
Pre-opening |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 09:00 – 12:15 |
Opening and Continuous Trading |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 12:15 – 12:20 |
Pre-closing |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 12:20 – 12:30 |
Trading at Last & Closing |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 12:30 – 14:00 |
Break |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd Session |
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Y |
Y |
Y |
| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Pre-opening |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 14:30 – 16:45 |
Opening and Continuous Trading |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 16:45 - 16:50 |
Pre-closing |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 16:50 – 17:00 |
Trading at Last & Closing |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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| 2. What are the non-trading days for the year 2013? |
Malaysia
| Year 2013 |
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| New Year's Day |
1 January 2013 |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad |
24 January 2013 |
| Thaipusam |
27 January 2013 |
| Federal Territory Day |
1 February 2013 |
| Chinese New Year |
10 February 2013
11 February 2013
12 February 2013 (replacement for 10th Feb) |
| Labour Day |
1 May 2013 |
| Vesak Day |
24 May 2013 |
| Agong Birthday |
1 June 2013 |
| Hari Raya Puasa |
8 August 2013
9 August 2013 |
| National Day |
31 August 2013 |
| Malaysia Day |
16 September 2013 |
| Deepavali |
2 November 2013 |
| Awal Muharram |
5 November 2013 |
| Christmas Day |
25 December 2013 |
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| 3. Where can I find more information on investment terms? |
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| 4. Why are there stocks listed under Top Volume during Pre-Opening (Bursa)? |
Some counters may be displayed under Top Volume during pre-opening hours (8.30am – 8.58am), due to reporting requirements for married trades executed after trading hours. Right-click on the stock name for the Quick Menu, and select Time & Sales/Trade Summary for more details on these married trades.
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| 5. What does Theoretical Opening Price (TOP) refer to (Bursa)? |
Theoretical Opening Price (TOP) allows investors to have a half hour ‘viewing period’ before the market opens in the morning and afternoon session. For example, trades and the theoretical opening price for each counter can be seen from 8.30am until 9am before the market starts to trade. This half hour viewing ability is also applicable for the afternoon trading session. This feature allows investors to better gauge the market sentiment and share performance due to the transparent pre-opening period.
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| 6. What is Stock Code (Bursa)? |
In the Malaysia market, Stock Code is used to uniquely identify stock names.
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| 7. What is the available validity type? |
Day - Day order are only valid for the trading day the orders are placed. They will automatically expire when not executed by the end of the trading day. You will need to re-enter the orders if you want to place the orders for the next trading day.
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Order Submission
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| 1. What are the bid sizes for the respective markets? |
BURSA
You can key in share prices for an order of up to 10 bids from the last done price. The share price bid sizes are shown in the table below.
Share price bid sizes
| Share Price |
Bid Size |
| Below RM1.00 |
1/2 sen |
| RM1.00 up to RM9.99 |
1 sen |
| RM10.00 up to RM99.98 |
2 sen |
| RM100.00 and above |
10 sen |
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| 2. How can I adjust my trading limit? |
Please contact your Trading Representative for assistance.
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| 3. What is the minimum number of shares I can place per order? |
BURSA
The minimum number of shares you can place in an order is one lot. The lot size, which is determined by the respective Exchange, will be displayed on the Place Order page after you have selected the stock.
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| 4. What is the maximum number of shares I can place per order? |
BURSA
The maximum number of shares you can place in an order is 500,000 shares. For orders greater than 500,000 shares, please enter multiple orders in smaller quantity.
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| 5. Can I place an order for odd lots of shares? |
BURSA
Odd lots placement cannot be done online. Please contact your Trading Representative for odd lots order placement.
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| 6. Can I place an order for the next trading day when the market is closed? |
BURSA
Yes. Orders received after trading hours will be routed to our central buyer when the market opens the next trading day.
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Shareholdings |
| 1. I am currently holding on to some shares, can I sell them online |
BURSA
Yes, however please ensure that your shares are in your UOBKH Securities (M) Sdn Bhd designated CDS sub-account before 12:30pm on T+2. If your Malaysian shares are held with other stockbroking houses, please arrange with your other broker to transfer the shares into your UOBKH Securities (M) Sdn Bhd designated CDS sub-account on T+1.
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| 2. What are the charges for the transfer of shares? |
UOBKH Securities (M) Sdn Bhd to other custodians charge RM10 per counter
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| 3. How long will the transfer take? |
The transfer will take 3 to 5 working days.
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| 4. Will I be notified if I had sold short? |
BURSA
No, the UTRADE Trading Platforms are not able to access your designated CDS sub-account to verify your holdings. Please verify your actual stock holdings with your Dealer Representative.
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| 5. What will happen if I had sold short? |
BURSA
There will be a buy-in against you by Bursa Malaysia on T+3 Bursa working days at a price that is at least 10 bids above the market price.
Please contact your Dealer Representative for Trading Assistance.
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