How the 15 brokers that take Malaysians compare
| # | Broker | Score /100 | EUR/USD spread (pips) and commission | Platforms | Minimum deposit | Visit broker | More details |
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| 1 | 73Global score | 0.0 pips minimum + $3.5 commission per side per lot, Zero account | US$0, Standard account (Zero account US$200, Cent account US$10) | Visit Fintrix Markets | |||
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| 2 | 93.5Global score | 0.0 pips minimum + commission from $3.50 per lot, per side, Razor account | $0, Standard and Razor accounts (minimum funding amount $10 or local equivalent) | Visit Pepperstone | |||
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| 3 | 89Global score | 0.1 pips average + $3.50 commission per lot payable per side, Raw Spread account | $0, Raw Spread account (MetaTrader); also $0 on Raw Spread (cTrader) and Standard | Visit IC Markets | |||
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| 4 | 88.3Global score | 0.1 pips minimum + commission not published, core pricing | No initial deposit required, Standard account | Official site of OANDA | |||
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| 5 | 80.3Global score | 0.1 pips average + commission not published, ECN account | $50 on the Standard account$1,000 Pro, $10,000 ECN | Visit MultiBank Group | |||
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| 6 | 68.2Global score | 1.13 pips average (12 weeks to 29 May 2020) + no commission, CFD trading account | IG web platform | No minimum balance, CFD trading account (card funding minimum US$50, no minimum for bank transfers) | Visit IG Group | ||
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| 7 | 67.6Global score | 0.0 pips minimum + $5 commission per $100k USD traded, RAW Pricing account | FOREX.com Web trader | $100, Standard Account (FAQ: 100 of the selected base currency) | Visit FOREX.com | ||
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| 8 | 64.6Global score | 0.0 pips minimum + 0.0025% commission, FX Active account | None required to open a live trading account (no amount or currency stated), standard and FX Active accounts | Official site of CMC Markets | |||
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| 9 | 64Global score | 0.1 pips minimum + commission from $2 per lot, Hantec Pro account | Hantec MobileHantec WebTrader | US$10, Hantec Global account (Pro account also from US$10) | Visit Hantec Markets | ||
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| 10 | 62.3Global score | 0.1 pips minimum + commission of 0.08 to 0.20 bps times trade size | Client PortalIBKR MobileIBotIBKR Desktop+1 more platform, listed in this broker's detailsClient Portal, IBKR Mobile, IBot, IBKR Desktop, Trader Workstation (TWS) | US$0 minimum balance, IBKR Pro (no account minimums) | Visit Interactive Brokers | ||
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| 11 | 60.1Global score | 1.1 pips, basis not stated + commission not published, Classic account | SaxoInvestorSaxoTrader | No minimum initial funding, Saxo individual account (International site) | Visit Saxo Markets | ||
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| 12 | 57.3Global score | 1.1 pips live quote + no commission, CFD account | xStation 5XTB mobile appweb platform (desktop and mobile, iOS and Android) | No minimum deposit, CFD account (XTB International); US$1 on the Swap Free account | Official site of XTB | ||
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| 13 | 54.9Global score | Not published in pips + commission not published | eToro web platformeToro mobile app | US$50 minimum first deposit, personal account (Malaysia listed in the US$50 row); bank transfer deposits at least US$500 | Visit eToro | ||
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| 14 | 54.5Global score | 0.3 pips average + $5 commission per side, RAW account | $500, Standard account; also $500 on RAW account | Official site of Purple Trading | |||
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| 15 | 43.7Global score | Not published + 6.00 USD commission round turn per standard contract | MT5 (MetaTrader 5)with ATC proprietary MT5 plug-in | US$2,000 (or 2,000 EUR or GBP), individual, joint or corporate account | Visit ATC Brokers | ||
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"US$" marks only named US dollars; a bare "$" is printed unchanged. The spread column prints the EUR/USD spread, basis word, commission or "commission not published", with no total worked out. "+" rows show "register" where we read the regulator's register, otherwise "broker's statement". The companies are licensed in Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Mauritius, Seychelles, The Bahamas, and United States, their pages read from a Malaysian connection on 29 and 30 September 2026.
Key sections
Fintrix Markets: Category-weighted score 63.8. Published rating 73, which includes an editorial adjustment of +9.2. Adjustments are disclosed on every page they apply to; see our methodology.
Which is the best forex broker in Malaysia?
Our editors’ pick first, then by our overall rating, highest first.
- Fintrix Markets - Cent account from US$10, social trading on MT5
- Pepperstone - Razor account with spreads from 0.0 pips
- IC Markets - IC mobile app with cTrader and TradingView
- OANDA - demo sign-up via Messenger or Telegram
- MultiBank Group - Akaun Islamik for swap-free trading
- IG Group - IG demo account with $20,000 virtual funds
- FOREX.com - RAW Pricing from 0.0 pips, Standard Account from $100
- CMC Markets - Next Generation demo that does not expire
- Hantec Markets - copy trading through Hantec Social
- Interactive Brokers - IBKR Pro with US$0 minimum balance
- Saxo Markets - OpenAPI for Excel and MultiCharts platforms
- XTB - Swap Free account from US$1
- eToro - personal account with a US$50 minimum first deposit
- Purple Trading - its RAW account averages 0.3 pips
- ATC Brokers - MT5 demo for 60 days in USD, EUR, or GBP
The top 10 forex brokers in Malaysia reviewed
1. Fintrix Markets
Category-weighted score 63.8. Published rating 73, which includes an editorial adjustment of +9.2. Adjustments are disclosed on every page they apply to; see our methodology.
Fintrix Markets takes Malaysian residents through Fintrix Markets Ltd, licensed in Mauritius, and gives you three account tiers: Zero, Standard, and Cent. Spreads on the Zero account start from 0.0 pips, and deposits are US$0 on the Standard account, US$10 on Cent, and US$200 on Zero. You can trade forex, metals, indices, commodities, equities, and cryptos on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, and Fintrix Social Trading, which copies positions on MT5. Your free demo comes with US$100,000 in virtual funds and expires after 45 days, with non-expiry on request. Islamic (Swap Free) accounts serve eligible traders in selected regions.
- Company
- Fintrix Markets Ltd, Mauritius
- Regulator
- the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius, licence GB22200883 broker’s statement
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 0.0 pips minimum + $3.5 commission per side per lot, Zero account
- Minimum deposit
- US$0, Standard account (Zero account US$200, Cent account US$10)
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, Social trading
Sources for Fintrix Markets
- fintrixmarkets.com (takes Malaysians, platforms), read 29 September 2026
- fintrixmarkets.com (spread, commission), read 29 September 2026
- fintrixmarkets.com (deposit), read 28 September 2026
2. Pepperstone
Through Pepperstone Markets Limited, licensed in The Bahamas, Pepperstone takes Malaysian residents, and you have a Standard and a Razor account to choose from. Razor spreads start from 0.0 pips, both accounts need a $0 deposit, and your minimum funding amount is $10 or local equivalent. You get the Pepperstone platform and app, MT4, MT5, TradingView, and cTrader, with copy trading on mobile and desktop. The free demo carries an unlimited virtual balance, though the Pepperstone, MT4, and MT5 demos expire 60 days after creation and the cTrader and TradingView demos after 90 days of inactivity.
- Company
- Pepperstone Markets Limited, The Bahamas
- Regulator
- the Securities Commission of The Bahamas, licence SIA-F217 register
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 0.0 pips minimum + commission from $3.50 per lot, per side, Razor account
- Minimum deposit
- $0, Standard and Razor accounts (minimum funding amount $10 or local equivalent)
- Platforms
- Pepperstone platform and app, MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader
Sources for Pepperstone
- pepperstone.com (takes Malaysians), read 30 September 2026
- pepperstone.com (spread, commission, deposit, platforms), read 29 September 2026
3. IC Markets
Raw Trading Ltd, the company behind IC Markets, takes Malaysian residents and is licensed in Seychelles. Its Raw Spread account averages 0.1 pips with a $0 deposit, and the Standard and Raw Spread (cTrader) accounts also start at $0. You can use MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, and the IC mobile app. A Swap Free account sits on Raw Spread and Standard across MT4, MT5, and cTrader, though an overnight holding fee applies. IC Social, powered by Pelican Trading, runs copy trading, alongside cTrader Copy Trading, ZuluTrade, and Signal Start. CFDs cover forex, commodities, indices, bonds, cryptocurrency, stocks, and futures, and your free demo lets you practise.
- Company
- Raw Trading Ltd, Seychelles
- Regulator
- the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles, licence SD018 register
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 0.1 pips average + $3.50 commission per lot payable per side, Raw Spread account
- Minimum deposit
- $0, Raw Spread account (MetaTrader); also $0 on Raw Spread (cTrader) and Standard
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, IC mobile app
4. OANDA
OANDA Global Markets Ltd, licensed in the British Virgin Islands, takes Malaysian residents, and OANDA asks for no initial deposit on its Standard account. Core pricing starts from 0.1 pips plus commission, and the spread-only account, starting from 1 pip with no commission, costs you at least US$10.00 per round turn. Account types are Standard, Premium, and Premium Plus. You can trade on MT5, fxTrade, and TradingView, with copy trading built into MT5 and the OANDA Mobile app on iOS and Android. CFDs cover forex, cryptos, indices, metals, shares, and commodities. You can get a demo account via a sign-up form, Messenger, or Telegram, and MT4 is not listed.
- Company
- OANDA Global Markets Ltd, British Virgin Islands
- Regulator
- the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, licence SIBA/L/20/1130 register
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 0.1 pips minimum + commission not published, core pricing
- Minimum deposit
- No initial deposit required, Standard account
- Platforms
- MT5, fxTrade, TradingView
Sources for OANDA
- help.oanda.com (takes Malaysians), read 29 September 2026
- oanda.com (spread, commission), read 28 September 2026
- help.oanda.com (deposit), read 29 September 2026
- oanda.com (platforms), read 28 September 2026
5. MultiBank Group
Deposits at MultiBank Group run $50 on the Standard account, $1,000 on Pro, and $10,000 on ECN, and MEX Atlantic Corporation, licensed in the Cayman Islands, takes Malaysian residents. The ECN account averages 0.1 pips, and with MT4 and MT5 mobile apps on iOS and Android, you can trade on MT4, MT5, Web Trader MT4, Web Trader MT5, Social Trading, and MB Trader. If you want Copy Trading, it runs through Social Trading, and an Akaun Islamik (Islamic Account, also called Swap-Free Account) is available. A demo account is offered to you as well.
- Company
- MEX Atlantic Corporation, Cayman Islands
- Regulator
- the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, licence 1811316 broker’s statement
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 0.1 pips average + commission not published, ECN account
- Minimum deposit
- $50 on the Standard account ($1,000 Pro, $10,000 ECN)
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, Web Trader MT4, Web Trader MT5, Social Trading, MB Trader
Sources for MultiBank Group
- multibankfx.com (takes Malaysians), read 30 September 2026
- multibankfx.com (spread), read 29 September 2026
- multibankfx.com (commission), read 30 September 2026
- multibankfx.com (deposit), read 29 September 2026
- multibankfx.com (platforms), read 29 September 2026
6. IG Group
IG Group gives you a single CFD trading account with no minimum balance, and IG International Limited, licensed in Bermuda, takes Malaysian residents. If you fund by card, the minimum is US$50, with no minimum for bank transfers. You can use seven platforms: the IG web platform, IG trading app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProRealTime, and L2 Dealer. Your free demo account carries $20,000 in virtual funds on the IG online platform, with an MT4 demo. You can trade CFDs on forex, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies, options, interest rates, bonds, and sectors, with an average spread of 1.13 pips over the 12 weeks to 29 May 2020.
- Company
- IG International Limited, Bermuda
- Regulator
- the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Investment Business licence) register
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 1.13 pips average (12 weeks to 29 May 2020) + no commission, CFD trading account
- Minimum deposit
- No minimum balance, CFD trading account (card funding minimum US$50, no minimum for bank transfers)
- Platforms
- IG web platform, IG trading app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer
Sources for IG Group
- live.client-onboarding.ig.com (takes Malaysians), read 30 September 2026
- ig.com (spread), read 29 September 2026
- ig.com (commission, platforms), read 29 September 2026
- ig.com (deposit), read 29 September 2026
7. FOREX.com
At FOREX.com, you get a free demo that runs 90 days with $50,000 in virtual funds, and GAIN Global Markets Inc., licensed in the Cayman Islands, takes Malaysian residents. If you choose RAW Pricing, spreads start from 0.0 pips plus US$5 commission a side, so your costs run to at least US$10.00 per round turn, and the Standard Account needs a $100 deposit. Your account options include the Standard Account, RAW Spread Account, MetaTrader 5 Account, RAW Spread MT5 Account, and MetaTrader 4 Account, plus corporate and joint accounts. You can trade on the FOREX.com Web trader, FOREX.com mobile app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5.
- Company
- GAIN Global Markets Inc., Cayman Islands
- Regulator
- the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, licence 25033 register
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 0.0 pips minimum + $5 commission per $100k USD traded, RAW Pricing account
- Minimum deposit
- $100, Standard Account (FAQ: 100 of the selected base currency)
- Platforms
- FOREX.com Web trader, FOREX.com mobile app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Sources for FOREX.com
- application.forex.com (takes Malaysians), read 30 September 2026
- forex.com (spread, commission), read 29 September 2026
- forex.com (deposit), read 29 September 2026
- forex.com (platforms), read 29 September 2026
8. CMC Markets
You can open a live trading account with CMC Markets Bermuda Limited, licensed in Bermuda, with no deposit required, and it takes Malaysian residents for its Standard (CFD trading) and FX Active accounts. If you trade FX Active, spreads are priced from 0.0 pips, and your platforms cover MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, and CMC NextGen (the Next Generation web platform). A free demo on all platforms gives you virtual funds. Your MT4 and MT5 demos last 30 days initially and expire after 30 days inactive, while the Next Generation demo does not expire. Social trading runs through the MQL4 and MQL5 communities.
- Company
- CMC Markets Bermuda Limited, Bermuda
- Regulator
- the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Investment Business licence) register
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 0.0 pips minimum + 0.0025% commission, FX Active account
- Minimum deposit
- None required to open a live trading account (no amount or currency stated), standard and FX Active accounts
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, CMC NextGen (Next Generation web platform)
Sources for CMC Markets
- signup.cmcmarkets.com (takes Malaysians), read 30 September 2026
- cmcmarkets.com (spread, commission, deposit, platforms), read 29 September 2026
9. Hantec Markets
Hantec Markets takes Malaysian residents through Hantec Markets Ltd, licensed in Mauritius, and you can start with accounts from US$10. The Global account asks US$10, the Pro account also from US$10, and a Cent account sits alongside, with Hantec Pro spreads from 0.1 pips. Your platforms include Hantec Mobile, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Social, MT4, and MT5, with the Hantec Mobile app on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play, APK). If you want to practise first, a free MT4 or MT5 demo runs 30 days with a virtual balance you select from $1,000 to $50,000, and Hantec Social handles your copy trading.
- Company
- Hantec Markets Ltd, Mauritius
- Regulator
- the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius, licence C114013940 broker’s statement
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 0.1 pips minimum + commission from $2 per lot, Hantec Pro account
- Minimum deposit
- US$10, Hantec Global account (Pro account also from US$10)
- Platforms
- Hantec Mobile, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Social, MT4, MT5
Sources for Hantec Markets
- hmarkets.com (takes Malaysians), read 30 September 2026
- hmarkets.com (spread, commission), read 29 September 2026
- hmarkets.com (deposit), read 29 September 2026
- hmarkets.com (platforms), read 29 September 2026
10. Interactive Brokers
As a Malaysian resident you get Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, Client Portal, IBot, and IBKR Mobile through Interactive Brokers LLC in the United States. If you pick the IBKR Pro pricing plan, the minimum balance is US$0, with Individual and Joint accounts (IRA and UGMA/UTMA are US-only), and your spreads start from 0.1 pips plus commission. CFDs are not listed on the IB LLC site, which names stocks, ETFs, options, futures, spot currencies, US spot gold, bonds, mutual funds, prediction markets, and hedge funds. Your free trial (paper trading) covers IBKR Desktop, TWS, and IBKR Mobile, and the IBKR Mobile app runs on iOS and Android.
- Company
- Interactive Brokers LLC, United States
- Regulator
- the US Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA CRD 36418 register
- EUR/USD spread and commission
- 0.1 pips minimum + commission of 0.08 to 0.20 bps times trade size
- Minimum deposit
- US$0 minimum balance, IBKR Pro (no account minimums)
- Platforms
- Client Portal, IBKR Mobile, IBot, IBKR Desktop, Trader Workstation (TWS)
Sources for Interactive Brokers
- interactivebrokers.com (takes Malaysians), read 29 September 2026
- interactivebrokers.com (spread, commission), read 29 September 2026
- interactivebrokers.com (deposit, platforms), read 29 September 2026
Other forex brokers that take Malaysian residents

11. Saxo Markets 60.1/100
Saxo Bank A/S, Denmark; Danish Financial Supervisory Authority broker’s statement
The Saxo Markets demo account runs for 20 days and holds simulated US$100,000.

12. XTB 57.3/100
XTB International Limited, Belize; Financial Services Commission of Belize register
The XTB CFD account has no minimum deposit, while the Swap Free account needs US$1.

13. eToro 54.9/100
eToro (Seychelles) Limited, Seychelles; Financial Services Authority of Seychelles register
eToro sets a US$50 minimum first deposit on a personal account, with bank transfer deposits of at least US$500.

14. Purple Trading 54.5/100
AXSE Brokerage Ltd., Seychelles; Financial Services Authority of Seychelles register
Purple Trading asks for a $500 minimum deposit on both its Standard and RAW accounts.

15. ATC Brokers 43.7/100
ATC Brokers Limited (Cayman Islands), Cayman Islands; Cayman Islands Monetary Authority register
ATC Brokers requires a US$2,000 deposit, or 2,000 EUR or GBP, on its individual, joint, or corporate accounts.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has stated its position directly: “Forex trading, except those that are carried out with banks licensed by BNM, is illegal!” That is BNM’s statement of 12 July 2024. The brokers on this page take Malaysian residents through companies licensed outside Malaysia, not by Malaysian regulators.
Which forex brokers do Malaysians search for most?
Interactive Brokers was the most searched of the 15 brokers on our Malaysian list, with 16,850 branded Google searches from Malaysia in August 2026. Counts the whole Interactive Brokers brand. Our list opens with Fintrix Markets. Search volume measures interest, not quality or safety, and it plays no part in how we order or rank anything on the page.
- Brand searches, all 15 brokers
- 42,190August 2026, +8.5% vs July
- Most searched
- Interactive Brokers39.9% of all searches
- Biggest riser (1,000+ searches)
- eToro+46.1% vs July
| # | Name | Brand searches per month | Login searches | vs July | 12 months |
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| 1 | Interactive BrokersCounts the whole Interactive Brokers brand | 4,190 | +14.7% | ||
| 2 | Pepperstone | 1,300 | +18.8% | ||
| 3 | OANDA | 180 | -17.1% | ||
| 4 | eToro | 500 | +46.1% | ||
| 5 | IC Markets | 490 | -2.0% | ||
| 6 | CMC Markets | 40 | -17.0% | ||
| 7 | IG Group | 30 | n/a | ||
| 8 | MultiBank Group | 60 | n/a | ||
| 9 | Saxo Markets | 80 | n/a | ||
| 10 | XTB | 20 | n/a |
Show all 15 brokers
| # | Name | Brand searches per month |
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| 11 | FOREX.com | 200 |
| 12 | Hantec Markets | 190 |
| 13 | Fintrix Markets | 50 |
| 14 | ATC Brokers | 10 |
| 15 | Purple Trading | 10 |
Source: Google search volume, Malaysia, August 2026.
How this is measured
Google Ads reports how many times a month people in Malaysia searched each broker's brand terms, and the brokers are ranked on that figure alone.
A term counts for a broker only when that broker's own website holds the first organic Google result for it in Malaysia; bare brand words that any company could own are left out.
A month-on-month change prints only where the previous month reached 1,000 searches, because Google rounds smaller volumes.
The figures refresh on the 15th of each month with the newest month Google has published, and the first-result check repeats every quarter.
How to choose a forex broker in Malaysia
Choosing a forex broker in Malaysia comes down to a few checks you can run yourself. The company named on the sign-up page, and that company’s regulator, appear in each card’s fact grid and in the comparison module’s details, and I would read them first, because you should know which entity would hold your money. Check the account currency and the funding methods next, since conversion costs can eat into your first deposit. Look at the platform, whether MT4, MT5, cTrader, or a broker’s own app, because you will place every order through it. I weigh the costs last: the spread, any commission, and the minimum deposit. If you also trade CFDs or gold, our Best CFD Brokers in Malaysia (2026) and Best Gold Trading Platforms in Malaysia (2026) pages compare those sets.
Which forex broker has the lowest spread in Malaysia?
The lowest spread published as an average, 0.1 pips on EUR/USD, is a two-way tie: IC Markets (Raw Spread account) and MultiBank Group (ECN account). Minimums are from figures and not comparable with averages: Pepperstone’s Razor account starts from 0.0 pips. IG Group’s 1.13 pips average, covering the 12 weeks to 29 May 2020, does not rank. Two computable round-turn costs: OANDA’s spread-only account runs from 1 pip with no commission, and FOREX.com’s RAW Pricing account pairs a 0.0 pips minimum with US$5 commission a side, each at least US$10.00 per round turn. The chart below shows the published averages, and our Lowest Spread Forex Brokers in Malaysia (2026) page compares them.
Forex pip value, margin and lot size calculator
Best forex trading platforms in Malaysia: MT4, MT5 and apps
If you trade on MT4, you have 9 of 15 brokers to choose from; MT5 gives you 11 of 15, and cTrader 3 of 15: Pepperstone, IC Markets, and Purple Trading. You can use TradingView at 8 of 15, and 11 of 15 have their own app. Pepperstone and IC Markets give you the widest sets, each listing MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView plus an own app (the Pepperstone platform and app, and the IC mobile app). Purple Trading covers cTrader, cTrader Copy, TradingView, MT4, and MT5, with no own app. Our Best MT4 Brokers in Malaysia (2026) and Best Forex Trading Apps in Malaysia (2026) pages compare the two sets.
Which forex brokers in Malaysia offer MT5?
Of the 15 forex brokers in Malaysia compared here, 11 state MT5: Fintrix Markets, Pepperstone, IC Markets, OANDA, MultiBank Group, IG Group, FOREX.com, CMC Markets, Hantec Markets, Purple Trading, and ATC Brokers. That is two more than MT4, so if you want the newer MetaTrader, I would start with the eleven above.
Best forex broker for beginners in Malaysia
FOREX.com gives you the longest stated demo, 90 days, Pepperstone runs 60 days, and Fintrix Markets runs 45 days with non-expiry on request. Deposits are light: 9 of the 15 brokers state no minimum, Fintrix Markets at US$0 on the Standard account, Pepperstone at $0 on Standard and Razor, IC Markets at $0 on Raw Spread, and OANDA with no initial deposit required, among others. My advice: practise on the demo until your plan is stable, then start small. Our Best Forex Demo Accounts in Malaysia (2026) page compares the demos.
Which forex brokers offer copy trading in Malaysia?
If you want to copy other traders, 9 of 15 offer it: Fintrix Markets runs Fintrix Social Trading on MT5 through third-party software, Pepperstone offers Pepperstone copy trading on mobile and desktop, IC Markets lists IC Social (powered by Pelican Trading), cTrader Copy Trading, ZuluTrade, and Signal Start, and OANDA builds it into MT5. You can follow MultiBank Group’s Copy Trading (Social Trading), CMC Markets’ social trading through the MQL4 and MQL5 communities, Hantec Social from Hantec Markets, CopyTrader and SmartPortfolio at eToro, or cTrader Copy at Purple Trading.
What time does the forex market open in Malaysia?
Malaysia keeps UTC+8 (MYT) with no daylight saving, so the forex market sessions shift around your fixed clock. London runs 16:00 to 01:00 MYT and New York runs 21:00 to 06:00 MYT at standard time, each one hour earlier during its summer time. The overlap, when both London and New York are open at once, runs 21:00 to 01:00 MYT at standard time. Our Forex Market Hours in Malaysia (MYT) page has the full schedule.
Best forex broker in Malaysia by trader type
The table below matches you to the first broker by score in each set. Pepperstone leads if you trade on MT4 (9 of 15), use mobile apps (15 of 15), practise on a demo (15 of 15), trade CFDs (14 of 15), or trade gold as XAU/USD (14 of 15). IC Markets leads the lowest published EUR/USD average (3 of 15). Each row names its comparison page.
| Trader type | First on our list by score | Brokers that offer it | The page that compares them |
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| MetaTrader 4 traders | Pepperstone | 9 of 15 | Best MT4 Brokers in Malaysia (2026) |
| Mobile app traders | Pepperstone | 15 of 15 | Best Forex Trading Apps in Malaysia (2026) |
| Practising on a demo first | Pepperstone | 15 of 15 | Best Forex Demo Accounts in Malaysia (2026) |
| Lowest published EUR/USD average | IC Markets | 3 of 15 | Lowest Spread Forex Brokers in Malaysia (2026) |
| CFD traders | Pepperstone | 14 of 15 | Best CFD Brokers in Malaysia (2026) |
| Gold (XAU/USD) traders | Pepperstone | 14 of 15 | Best Gold Trading Platforms in Malaysia (2026) |
How we rank forex brokers for Malaysian residents
Our rating methodology ranks the forex brokers for Malaysian residents by published global score, built from eight weighted categories. Fintrix Markets heads the list as our editors’ pick. Its score of 73 includes an editorial adjustment of +9.2, a line printed on its card. Every broker except our editors’ pick, Fintrix Markets, is listed because a span on its own site names Malaysia as served, whether a sign-up country list, a Malaysian payment method, a Malaysia page, or an eligible-countries list, read from a Malaysian connection on 30 September 2026. Four brokers were left off for want of one.
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Justin Grossbard is the Co-Founder and CEO of CompareForexBrokers, which he established with Noam Korbl in 2014. He has over 20 years of professional experience in online marketing and holds a Master's in Marketing from Monash University.
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