1989the year Da Ma Cai opened
Da Ma Cai is a licensed Malaysian 4D operator. Its legal name is Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd and its main game is called 1+3D. It draws every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 7pm, with special draws usually on a Tuesday at 7pm. The latest results are on the Da Ma Cai results page.
At a glance
| Operator | Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd |
| Founded | 1988; opened in 1989 |
| Brand | Da Ma Cai since 2004 |
| Owner | Jana Pendidikan Malaysia since 2011; net dividends go to The Community Chest |
| Draws | Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 7pm; special draws approved by the Ministry of Finance, usually on a Tuesday |
| Games | 1+3D, 3D, 3+3D Bonus and more |
Its numbers come from a horse race
Da Ma Cai's website explains that its main numbers are determined by a designated horse race; the 3+3D Bonus uses the full six digits, and there is also a Bonus Zodiac.
What 1+3D means
1+3D is what most people call 4D: one ticket can carry 4D bets (Big, Small) and 3D bets. Results are the usual 23 numbers: one each for 1st to 3rd prize, 10 Special and 10 Consolation. For 3D, see 3D and 2D.
The past year
From 25 October 2025 to 24 October 2026 Da Ma Cai held 165 draws, eight of them special draws.
Payouts
Per RM1, Da Ma Cai outlets pay the same as Magnum: RM2,500 on Big and RM3,500 on Small for 1st prize. STAR4D pays RM3,500 and RM5,000. See the odds page.
Sources
- About Da Ma Cai: Pan Malaysian Pools; 30th anniversary release: 15 Nov 2018
- Draw times and special draws: Da Ma Cai general information
- Draw count: the official results this site covers
4D is entertainment; every number has the same chance in every draw. Only play with money you can afford to lose. Under 18s may not take part.