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MooMoo Malaysia Review: Platform, Fees & Full Guide

By Leigh
Updated November 12, 2025 Filed Under: Dividends, Free Stuff, Investment, US Stock Investment 9

MooMoo Malaysia is finally licensed by our own Securities Commission and is finally available for trading here in Malaysia. They’re one of the best brokers we have in Malaysia and most of my funds are with them.

Table of Contents

  • What’s New – 2025
  • Key details to know before signing up
  • MooMoo Malaysia FAQ
  • Step-by-step Guide: How to Redeem from your MooMoo MY Cash Plus Account
  • Step-by-step Guide: How to Withdraw from your MooMoo MY Account
  • MooMoo Malaysia Referral Code and Latest Promotion
  • What I’ve Received as Rewards from Moomoo so far
  • My Verdict: Yes I’ve Moved to MooMoo Malaysia

What’s New – 2025

  1. Cash Plus – I’ve added the details below, but basically our idle cash can now earn interest. 3-3.5% for the MYR fund and 4.5+% for the USD fund.
  2. New, new user promo – details added below in the article.
  3. Additional RM40 for new users when you use my code – DM77
    The full steps on how to claim can be found below.

Sign up link: Moomoo Malaysia

See how MooMoo Malaysia compares to other brokers here: Stock Brokers Comparison

Key details to know before signing up

  1. Fees – one of the lowest available to us (licensed brokers), zero commission for 180 days
  2. Cash Plus – Your idle cash can now be put into MY or USD money market funds that earn at least 3-3.5%. US one earns you close to 5% as of Aug 2024.
  3. Regulation – Licensed and regulated by the Securities Commission of Malaysia
  4. Interface – Very user-friendly
  5. Account type – Nominee

MooMoo Malaysia FAQ

Some other frequently asked questions I got from readers.

  1. What is Moomoo?
    MooMoo Malaysia is an online brokerage platform that offers commission-free trading and advanced tools for investors.
  2. Is Moomoo available in Malaysia?
    Yes, Malaysian investors can access Moomoo for a localized and user-friendly trading experience.
  3. What fees does Moomoo charge?
    Malaysia Stocks:
    0 commission
    2. Platform Fees: RM 3 / Order
    Minimum: RM3
    US Stocks:
    0 commission
    Platform Fees: $0.99 / Order
    Minimum: $0.99
  4. How do I open a Moomoo account?
    Download the app or visit the website, complete the registration process, and verify your identity. These can all be done 100% online!
  5. Does Moomoo offer research tools?
    Yes, it provides real-time market data, charts, and analytics. They have a vibrant social community as well.
  6. Is customer support available for Malaysian users?
    Yes, Moomoo offers dedicated support for users in Malaysia.
  7. How secure is the platform?
    They are licensed by our highest authority in Malaysia – The Securities Commission (SC)
    Moomoo also uses industry-standard security measures ie. 2FA for logins etc.

Step-by-step Guide: How to Redeem from your MooMoo MY Cash Plus Account

It has been frustratingly hard for me every time I try to redeem/withdraw from the Cash Plus account and I assume it must be for you too. So here’s a short guide for you to refer to whenever you get stuck.

Below is the step-by-step guide.

Look for the Accounts button at the bottom of your screen.

Accounts button. Step-by-step Guide: How to Redeem from your MooMoo Cash Plus Account

Now look for Securities and Funds, and select Funds.

Funds Step-by-step Guide: How to Redeem from your MooMoo Cash Plus Account

Scroll down a little and you’ll find your Cash Plus fund – mine is United Money Market Fund-Class R.

United Money Market Fund-Class R Step-by-step Guide: How to Redeem from your MooMoo Cash Plus Account

Click on it and you’ll be brought to the fund page. At the bottom, you’ll see your Redeem button.

Redeem Step-by-step Guide: How to Redeem from your MooMoo Cash Plus Account

Step-by-step Guide: How to Withdraw from your MooMoo MY Account

If you’re looking to withdraw to your bank account after redeeming, follow the below steps:

Go back to the same Accounts tab earlier at the bottom of your screen.
Look for the All button.

All button Step-by-step Guide: How to Withdraw from your MooMoo Account

You’ll then find Withdraw under the Funds category.

Withdraw button Step-by-step Guide: How to Withdraw from your MooMoo Account

Make sure that you’re withdrawing to your own bank account as the name of the account holder has to match.

MooMoo Malaysia Referral Code and Latest Promotion

Sign-up offer and promotion for new users right now (updated December 2024):

  1. Deposit ≧RM1,000 and hold for 60 days to get RM100 reward. You can get an extra RM40 when you use my code – DM77 via Exclusive Deposit as shown in the image above
  2. Deposit ≧RM10,000 and hold for 60 days to get RM550 in rewards (including 0.3 shares of Nvidia stock)
  3. Deposit ≧RM30,000 and make 3 buy transactions and hold for 60 days to get one Nvidia stock for free

More T&Cs on Moomoo’s website.
Another noteworthy update is that Moomoo now supports FPX deposits. I get mine immediately reflected.
You can sign up via my link here: https://j.moomoo.com/00KiPh
Exclusive deposit code: DM77
Thank you in advance!

Also, from today to Jun 30th, Moomoo will reward customers who sign up with the above link with an extra RM50 reward. All you have to do is deposit RM1,000 and you will get an extra RM50 in coupons. The stock coupons will automatically arrive in your account within 5 working days.

What I’ve Received as Rewards from Moomoo so far

March 2024 – 1 Apple share (new customer promo)
March 2024 – RM50 cash voucher and RM50 cash coupons (new customer promo)
April 2024 – RM50, RM100 and RM500 cash coupons (deposit & invest)
July 2024 – 1 Apple share (transfer-in promo)

A few other fee subsidies and all but I won’t be taking those into account. One Apple share is worth about RM1K today. So that’s a total of RM2,750 in rewards I’ve gotten out of Moomoo so far. I know not everyone would’ve been able to capitalise on all their promotions but I hope you’ve gotten some at least.

I will continue to share new promos that are worthwhile so you won’t miss any. Sign up for my newsletter for these updates (subscribe via the form on the home page, right sidebar or at the very bottom of this page)

You can sign up via my link here: https://j.moomoo.com/00KiPh
Exclusive deposit code: DM77

My Verdict: Yes I’ve Moved to MooMoo Malaysia

Update: I’ve moved my Hong Leong stocks to Moomoo.

Now, personally, I’m thrilled another licensed brokerage has joined us.

Security and safety-wise, nothing beats SC licensing and regulation for us Malaysians. Their holding company – Futu Limited is also a listed company on NASDAQ. I’d say this is as safe as it gets for investors.

I will be looking to probably move my funds from eToro to MooMoo MY within the next few months. Currently checking out their paper trading functions as well.

I know most of you savvy investors will be looking to cash in on the RM100 cash coupons and Apple share to get the most bang for your buck. Make sure you are aware of the terms, ie the RM8,000 deposit will need to remain in your account for at least 30 days to qualify.

As always, you can sign up via my referral link hERE and help support the blog. Thank you!
Exclusive deposit code: DM77
See how MooMoo Malaysia compares to other brokers here: Stock Brokers Comparison

Disclaimer:
All views expressed in the above post are the independent opinions of the author, which are not necessarily shared by Futu Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“Moomoo MY”). No content shall be considered financial advice or recommendation. Moomoo MY links are included in this post, through which referrals are made and I may receive certain commissions. Please contact Moomoo MY for more information.

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US and International Stock Broker Comparison

By Leigh
Updated May 9, 2025 Filed Under: Investment, US Stock Investment 19

US and International Stock Broker Comparison

Table of Contents

  • Local Brokers
    • Why you shouldn’t use local Malaysian banks to trade internationally.
  • Best Brokers – Brokers I Use to Trade Internationally
    • MooMoo Malaysia
  • TD Ameritrade
    • Pros
    • Cons
    • Sign up
  • End.

Looking to trade and invest in US and international stocks as a Malaysian?

I don’t want anyone to use our local brokers because as you’ll find out later, the fees you pay is downright crazy.

Another important thing to note is – most international brokers mentioned are not licensed locally with SC. They do have jurisdiction in different countries though which I’ll mention later in the article.

Local Brokers

Let’s start off with what NOT to use. Here’s an example of a local broker I used to trade – Hong Leong Investment Bank.

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I actually made a significant amount from investing in Berkshire Hathaway (B shares) and Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF. I didn’t keep track of the fees I paid to purchase those stocks but trust me they weren’t little. But, holding the stocks for the long term helped mitigate that.

What I didn’t realize was this..

Why you shouldn’t use local Malaysian banks to trade internationally.

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This is the supposed dividend I was to receive from my Vanguard ETF. USD20. After deducting all the fees – I’m left with 52 cents. Thank you local brokerage.

I hope I’ve made the case for not using our local brokerages to trade US and international stocks.

Moving on!

Best Brokers – Brokers I Use to Trade Internationally

MooMoo Malaysia

MooMoo Malaysia Dividend Magic Best Referral Code

As of 2025, I use MooMoo for most of my local and international trading.

My full review of MooMoo can be found – here.

To keep it short, they’ve got one of the lowest fees, they’re really easy to use and they offer a lot of freebies for new and existing users. They’re also regulated locally by our Securities Commission.

If you’re looking to sign up, the direct link can be found here – Moomoo Malaysia.
Don’t forget my referral code for extra rewards – DM77

TD Ameritrade

td ameritrade dividend magic

As of 2025, our locally regulated brokers are a better choice. Go for MooMoo and/or Rakuten Trade.

TD Ameritrade has been around for a long time and a household brokerage name alongside IBKR. I’m picking TD instead of IBKR because of IBKR’s custodian fees of $10.

Pros

  • Zero fees
    TD, charges zero fees for US stocks including ETFs
  • Regulated
    TD isn’t regulated under SC. TD Singapore however is regulated under Singapore’s MAS.
  • Listed on NASDAQ
    TD Ameritrade, the parent company of TD Singapore is listed on NASDAQ.

Cons

  • No fractional share trading
    You don’t get fractional share trading with TD Ameritrade. The cost to purchase a single share would be higher for some companies.
  • Long Account opening time
    It is tedious to open a TD Ameritrade account. I’ve learnt from experience. It’s been a few months now and they are still processing my documents.

Sign up

To sign up and open an account with TD Ameritrade Singapore, head hERE.

End.

As of 2025, I am now using MooMoo for most of my US stock trading.

A few things to note when investing in the US. You should know by now that Malaysians are taxed a 30% withholding tax as foreigners by the USA. Which is why dividend investing isn’t that great when investing in the US.

Instead, I focus on capital gains there. Because as Malaysians, we don’t pay capital gains tax like our US counterparts. I leave dividend investing to local stocks, and focus on growth and capital gains in the US.

You can check out my US holdings and portfolio hERE. Onwards and upwards!

For the next article of the Investing Series, check out article 005 – Best Dividend Stocks in Malaysia.

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