WORLD GOLD · MYSGold price in MYR
Computed value (XAU/USD × official rate, 2026-10-16); local premiums and taxes are not included. Details and purity table on the MYR price page.
Gold value by purity in MYR
| Purity | Fine gold | 1 g metal value | 5 g metal value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | MYR 548.6 | MYR 2,743.2 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.8% | MYR 525.6 | MYR 2,628.2 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.6% | MYR 502.6 | MYR 2,513 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.0% | MYR 411.5 | MYR 2,057.6 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.5% | MYR 321 | MYR 1,604.9 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.5% | MYR 205.8 | MYR 1,028.8 |
Computed bar values in MYR
This is the contained metal value, not a bank, pawnshop or dealer quote. Buy and sell prices differ because of spreads, condition, fees and local premiums.
Central-bank reserves
Source: World Gold Council, Gold Demand Trends — an archived quarterly snapshot, updated manually after each report.
What the data says
A gram of 999.9 gold in Malaysia costs 549 MYR at an official rate of 4.08 per dollar (as of 2026-10-16).
The capital is Kuala Lumpur, the World Bank region is East Asia & Pacific and the income group is Upper middle income.
Official gold reserves moved +5.0 t in 2026 Q1 according to the World Gold Council.
UN customs data for 2024 shows imports of 4.0 bn USD under HS code 7108.
Macro context from the World Bank: GDP at $472.2B in 2025; Population at 36M in 2025; Trade, % of GDP at 136.4% in 2025.
International gold trade
Source: UN Comtrade public preview, HS code 7108. Annual aggregated data; some values are estimates and reporting may be incomplete.
Macro context
Source: World Bank Indicators.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gram of gold cost in Malaysia?
The computed price of one gram of 999.9 gold is MYR 548.7 at the official MYR rate (2026-10-16). Actual bank and dealer prices in Malaysia are higher by the local premium, taxes and fees.
Is the central bank of Malaysia buying gold?
Per World Gold Council data for 2026 Q1, official reserves changed by +5 t. This is an archived quarterly snapshot, not real-time data.
Where does the gold trade data for Malaysia come from?
Gold imports and exports come from the UN Comtrade public preview under HS code 7108 (aggregated annual data, may be estimates). Macro indicators come from the World Bank. The full catalogue is on the Sources page.