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Pencil Brand Sdn Bhd

Licensed
64/ 100 — Moderate

AI Safety Score (higher = safer)

76 – 100Low Risk
51 – 75Moderate
26 – 50High Risk
0 – 25Very High Risk

Score across 5 dimensions, each max 20 pts

Is Pencil Brand Sdn Bhd a scam?

Pencil Brand Sdn Bhd is licensed by KPDN, with a moderate safety score

Pencil Brand Sdn Bhd holds a valid KPDN direct-selling licence (AJL932063), so it is a legally registered business, not an illegal scheme. CheckMLM's AI safety score of 64/100 places it at moderate risk. As with any MLM, joining carries financial risk — review the risk factors and compensation plan before paying.

Direct sales company (KPDN licence no. AJL932063).

NO.53 & 55, JALAN LAWAN PEDANG 13/27, SEKSYEN 13, 40100 SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR
Malaysia

KPDN License

License No: AJL932063
SSM Reg. No: 1019329-D
Licensed Since: 02/09/2025
Expiry: 01/09/2030
Last Checked: 01/11/2026

Note: KPDN's register lists SSM no. 1019329-D for this licence. CTOS lists that SSM number under the name THINK OSEM SDN. BHD.source

About this company

Online learning subscriptions for primary and secondary school students (Primary, PT3 and SPM plans), plus a 'Pencil Teacher' programme where teachers share question banks.source

Official website:
pencil.mysource

Products

  • Pencil.my Primary plan (per user / month; RM320 activation fee also shown) — RM50source
  • Pencil.my PT3 plan (per user / month; RM320 activation fee also shown) — RM70source
  • Pencil.my SPM plan (per user / month; RM320 activation fee also shown) — RM90source

Claims on the company's own materials

Quoted as published; CheckMLM has not verified them. Check a health product's registration with NPRA and ask a doctor before relying on a health claim. Treat income claims as a best case, not a typical result.

  • “safe and well organized while generating additional income” (Pencil Teacher)source
  • “lots of testimonials that demonstrate how we have helps students improve their grades” (Pencil.my subscription)source

Warnings and news

No regulator action found. Not on Bank Negara Malaysia's Financial Consumer Alert List or the Securities Commission's Investor Alert List (checked 1 Oct 2026).

Researched by CheckMLM on 1 Oct 2026 from the linked sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Risk Factors

Each dimension scored 0–20 (higher = safer). A dimension with no information is scored neutral (10).

AI-generated assessment for educational purposes only. Not an official rating.

Pencil Brand Sdn Bhd holds a valid KPDN direct-selling licence (AJL932063, 2025-09-02 to 2030-09-01) and has an official website. It publishes its plan prices (RM50, RM70 and RM90 per user per month) and also shows a RM320 activation fee. It sells online school learning subscriptions, and no health claims are listed. KPDN's register lists SSM no. 1019329-D for this licence, while CTOS lists that number under the name THINK OSEM SDN. BHD., so consumers may wish to confirm the company details directly. The Pencil Teacher programme describes itself as "safe and well organized while generating additional income", and the subscription materials claim "lots of testimonials that demonstrate how we have helps students improve their grades". Information on the compensation structure and on DSAM membership is limited. No regulator action or alert-list listing was found, and there are 0 verified community reports, so reputation information is also limited.

Pricing Transparency16/20
Compensation Plan9/20
Product Legitimacy15/20
Company Transparency12/20
Reputation12/20

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