PROGRAMMES - Licensing Examinations

The SIDC serves as a one-stop examination centre for those seeking to be licensed by the SC or those seeking to submit an application for approval to the SC to hold a position as key management of a CMSL Holder, Compliance Officer or a Local Participant.

The SC licensing examinations are designed to set a minimum standard of competency required of individuals who wish to act as intermediaries in the Malaysian capital market. There are three levels of cognitive skills being tested, namely knowledge, comprehension, and application and analysis. The knowledge level requires studying, absorbing and recalling the memorised information. The level of comprehension requires an ability to grasp and understand the meaning of the principles or concepts for each subject. And finally, the application and analysis level which is the highest level of cognitive skills for licensing examinations, tests the candidate's ability to relate and apply the acquired information in market practices.

Currently, there are 14 modules of examinations being offered. Examination-related reference materials can be purchased from the SIDC Corporate Services located on the Ground Floor of the SC Building.

Details on the SC Licensing Examinations

• Modules Description
• Module Combination for Regulated Activities
• Examination Terms and Conditions (pdf)
• Examination Study Guide / Study Update / Study Outline / Additional Reading Material
• Examination Schedule
• SC Licensing Examinations Form (pdf)
  (To register, please print and forward us the completed form together with payment)
• Examination Result Duplication and Performance Analysis Form (pdf)
• Examination Updates
• Computer-Based Examination Simulation

Candidates sitting for the licensing examinations are reminded that all Examination Study Guides published are correct at the time of print. Candidates are advised, however, to keep themselves updated as the licensing examinations will reflect the latest information.

In reference to changes on rules and regulations:

• Changes and amendments to the business rules and listing requirements can be obtained from the Bursa Malaysia website.
• Changes to guidelines issued by the SC are announced via press releases and the SC website.

Given the rapid developments of the Malaysian capital market and the consequential changes in its regulations, the SIDC continuously updates its questions (as mandated by SIDC's internal policies and procedures). In carrying out this activity, the SIDC works closely with relevant parties to ensure that updates are appropriate and made in a timely manner. Candidates are advised to update themselves with the relevant changes before attempting the examinations.