Quick Answer

Use the Securities Commission Malaysia Public Register to check whether an individual or firm is authorised for the regulated activity of financial planning. Match the name, licence category, company and current status.

Correct Interpretation and Practical Use

Start with the Core Point

A CMSL applies to a principal firm and a CMSRL to a representative. Professional certification, the word “planner” on a card or the ability to sell several products does not replace SC licence verification.

What to Check

Enter the register through SC’s Licensed and Registered Persons page.
Search the individual or firm and confirm the financial-planning activity.
Record the search date and check inconsistencies directly with SC.

Does the result explicitly list financial planning, rather than another capital-market activity?

Limitations and Trade-offs

Any indicator, rule or example offers only one viewpoint. Outcomes can change with time, fees, tax, product terms, personal cash flow and market conditions. Use the latest official information and the conditions that apply to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a CMSRL allow every capital-market activity?

No. The licence specifies authorised regulated activities; check the exact scope.

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Sources and Verification Notes

Sources were reviewed on 22 July 2026. The live Chinese post was the starting point, not the controlling factual authority.

Educational Purpose

This article provides general financial education, not personal investment, legal, tax or product advice. Check the latest official information and the terms that apply to you before acting.