Author: Finworld Team

What PN17 and GN3 status means on Bursa Malaysia: the criteria in plain English, what changes for shareholders, and how to check a company’s status.

A practical guide to reading Bursa Malaysia announcements and shareholder circulars: the categories, the sections to find first and the dates to note.

How Malaysian dividends are taxed for individuals: the single-tier system, the 2% dividend tax above RM100,000 and what LHDN says about reporting.

Bursa Malaysia trading hours explained: morning and afternoon sessions, pre-opening, closing auction, and what happens to unmatched orders at lunch.

What T+2 settlement means on Bursa Malaysia: when shares and cash change hands, how the Central Depository System records ownership, and failed trades.

Learn how Bursa Malaysia dividend dates work: ex-date, entitlement date and payment date, why timing matters, and where to find them in announcements.

What a bonus issue, rights issue and share split mean for Bursa Malaysia shareholders: what changes in your holding, price adjustment and what to check.

Shariah list removal explained: how often the SC list is updated, why a stock can be reclassified, and what Shariah investors check afterwards.

What a CDS account is in Malaysia, how it differs from a trading account, why Bursa needs both, and how shares are held and settled by book entry.

REIT vs dividend stocks in Malaysia: how distributions differ from company dividends, why payout structure, gearing and NAV matter, without ranking either.