We are pleased to introduce the Intraday Short Selling ( IDSS ) in conjunction with Bursa Malaysia s implementation on 16 April 2018.

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1 Announcement Dear Valued Customer, We are pleased to introduce the Intraday Short Selling ( IDSS ) in conjunction with Bursa Malaysia s implementation on 16 April IDSS was initiated by Bursa Malaysia to boost the market liquidity and build a dynamic and vibrant capital market. This new framework will allow investors to short the Regulated Short Selling ( RSS ) approved securities by selling first and buying the securities later within the same trading day itself (T-day). If you are interested in IDSS, you may obtain an IDSS Application Form from our Dealer s Representative. Prior to executing the IDSS trading, you would need to complete the following: Sign and execute the Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL) agreement to borrow RSS approved securities to settle all potential failed trades which may occur in the event any IDSS is not closed off by the end of the same trading day Complete the IDSS Risk Disclosure Statement Acknowledge the declarations included in our IDSS Application Form You may refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) enclosed herewith for a better understanding of IDSS. Should you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact your Dealer s Representative. Thank you.

2 1. What is IDSS? IDSS allows you to short the approved securities by selling first and buying the securities later to cover the position. All IDSS sold positions must be closed off with buy positions on the same trading day (T-day) itself. 2. What are the approved securities that are allowed for IDSS trading? IDSS can only be performed on Regulated Short Selling ( RSS ) approved securities. *RSS stocks are relatively liquid with at least daily market capitalisation of RM500 million for at least 3 months, at least 50 million units in public float and at least average monthly trading volume of 1 million units for 12 months prior to the declaration date. There are 280 Eligible Securities effective 5 February 2018 and the list is updated twice a year by Bursa Malaysia. Visit Bursa Malaysia at the link below to obtain latest listing: 3. What are the eligibility criteria prior to being allowed to execute IDSS trades? Having a collateralised share trading account that is tagged as Day Trade Account (DTA) with Alliance will allow you to execute IDSS trading. 4. How do I apply for IDSS? You may secure an IDSS Application Form from our Dealer s Representative to facilitate IDSS trading which you need to sign and execute: The Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL) agreement to borrow RSS approved securities to settle all potential failed trades which may occur in the event any IDSS is not closed off by the end of the day; and The IDSS Risk Disclosure Statement and declarations which are included in our IDSS Application Form. 5. Can I place an IDSS order through Margin Account? As per Bursa rules, IDSS cannot be executed through Margin Account. 6. Do I require to open a separate account for IDSS trading? No separate account is required for IDSS. Trading of IDSS for Retail clients shall be carried out in the existing collateralised account.

3 7. Can I carry out Direct Business Transactions (DBT) for IDSS? No. IDSS trading is not permitted via the modes below: On-Market Married Transaction; Direct Business Transaction ( DBT ); and Odd lot. 8. Can I execute IDSS orders online? Yes. IDSS orders can be executed through our web trading platform. A separate screen/option is designed for IDSS trading. Please refer to the screens below. Web Trading Platform:

4 9. What is the cut-off time for IDSS orders execution? IDSS is allowed during all trading phases before 4.30pm. After 4.30pm, no IDSS selling is permitted and our system will reject all IDSS orders that were keyed-in after 4.30pm. 10. How to differentiate IDSS stock/counter in the trading platform? A symbol (^) will be indicated next to the stock short name. Please refer to the screen below. 11. Can I trade IDSS if my account has existing shares? Yes, you can place IDSS transaction if your account has sufficient shares. The IDSS transaction must be placed through the specific IDSS screen and the position must be closed off on T-Day. Example 1: Customer account has 5,000 ABC shares. Customer wants to place 10,000 IDSS. What shall customer do? Allow to submit 10,000 as IDSS Buy back 10,000 to close off IDSS position on T-Day Example 2: Customer account has 5,000 ABC shares. Customer wants to sell 8,000 (5,000 normal sale and 3,000 IDSS) What shall customer do? To submit 5,000 as normal sell order To submit 3,000 as IDSS Buy back 3,000 to close off IDSS position on T-Day

5 12. What are the consequences if I fail to close off the IDSS position with buying back on T- day? To facilitate the settlement of uncovered position: You can borrow securities via SBLNT framework to settle the potential failed trade (subjected to the availability)*; or Buying-in** will be instituted due to the uncovered short sale position. *Please note that for any borrowing of securities via SBLNT, a cost will be imposed by Alliance Investment Bank Berhad ( AIBB ) and is subjected to AIBB s sole and absolute discretion. **The bidding price for buying-in of any securities by the Exchange shall be ten (10) ticks above the Closing Price on the previous trading day or the Last Done Price for the previous trading session. 13. Will my account be suspended if I frequently fail to close off the IDSS position? AIBB reserves the rights to suspend or remove your account from trading in IDSS if you consistently fail to close off the sell position and deem you unsuitable for trading in IDSS. 14. How do I know if IDSS position is being closed off? You can view/monitor your IDSS positions via a new enquiry screen namely Intraday Short Sell under Online Enquiries -> IDSS Orders. Outstanding IDSS orders will be displayed with negative Net Balance Quantity If IDSS position is fully covered, the Net Balance Quantity will be displayed as ZERO Please refer to the screen below: