RM17,011.89
Gold 24K per troy oz · MYR
The gold price in Malaysia today is RM546.94 per gram for 24 karat gold (October 13, 2026). Gold is traded globally in US dollars (USD) per troy ounce, and the local price in MYR is calculated by converting that international rate using the live MYR/USD exchange rate.
For jewelry purity, "916" gold — 22K, 91.6% pure — is the recognised standard for jewelry under both Malaysia's and Singapore's (SS 566) official hallmarking rules. As a reference point, 22 karat gold is priced at RM501.38 per gram today. If you are buying or selling gold jewelry, coins, or bars, always compare against the live 24K rate to understand the premium you are paying for craftsmanship and purity differences.
Gold Rates in Malaysian Ringgit
All karat grades · October 13, 2026
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per Tola | Per Troy Oz | Per Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Pure | 99.99% | RM546.94 | RM6,379.45 | RM17,011.89 | RM546,945 |
| 22K Jewelry | 91.67% | RM501.38 | RM5,848.04 | RM15,594.23 | RM501,384 |
| 21K Jewelry | 87.50% | RM478.58 | RM5,582.02 | RM14,885.40 | RM478,576 |
| 18K Jewelry | 75.00% | RM410.21 | RM4,784.59 | RM12,758.92 | RM410,208 |
24K, at RM546.94 per gram, is the reference spot price rather than a common jewelry purity — it's too soft to wear day to day, which is why it's mostly relevant for bullion, coins, and valuing scrap. In Malaysia, "916" gold — 22K, 91.6% pure — is the recognised standard for jewelry under both Malaysia's and Singapore's (SS 566) official hallmarking rules. The lower the karat, the more the metal is alloyed with copper, silver, or other metals — which is also what produces rose gold and white gold from the same base purity.
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What Affects the Gold Price in Malaysia?
Gold prices in Malaysia are influenced by both global and local factors. Understanding these helps you decide the best time to buy or sell.
Gold is priced globally in USD per troy ounce on the London Bullion Market (LBMA). Any change in the international spot price directly affects local rates.
Since gold is priced in USD, a weaker MYR means higher local gold prices, and a stronger MYR means lower prices — even if the international price stays flat.
Gold is seen as a hedge against inflation. When inflation rises or interest rates fall, investors move into gold, pushing prices higher.
Wars, political instability, and global crises drive demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, causing price spikes.
When central banks — including in Malaysia — buy or sell large gold reserves, it moves global supply and demand.
Import duties, GST/VAT, and government levies on gold in Malaysia are added on top of the international price, affecting the final retail rate.
None of the factors above are included in the spot rate shown on this page — it's a pure market benchmark, not a retail quote. Import duties on physical gold, local sales tax or VAT, and the making charges jewelers add for craftsmanship all sit on top of it. A reasonable rule of thumb is to treat this page's price as the floor, and expect a real-world quote from a dealer in Malaysia to run somewhat higher depending on the item and local market conditions.
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Gold is priced and sold per gram, with the 916 hallmark stamped on jewelry to certify its 22K purity. For larger transactions, bullion dealers and institutional buyers typically quote per kilogram, which today stands at RM546,945. To put today's number in context, browse the monthly history archive for how Malaysian Ringgit gold has trended since 2025, or set a free price alert in the sidebar to get emailed the moment MYR gold crosses your target.
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Gold price in Malaysian Ringgit – common questions
Today, October 13, 2026, the 24K gold price in Malaysian Ringgit is RM546.94 per gram, RM546.94 per gram, and RM17,011.89 per troy ounce.
The 22K gold price in Malaysian Ringgit is RM501.38 per gram as of October 13, 2026. 22K gold has a purity of 91.67%.
The 24K gold price per kilogram in Malaysian Ringgit is RM546,945 as of October 13, 2026. For 22K, the price per kg is RM501,384.
The 24K gold rate per gram in Malaysian Ringgit is RM546.94 today. Gold is priced and sold per gram, with the 916 hallmark stamped on jewelry to certify its 22K purity.
24K gold is pure gold (99.99%). 22K contains 91.67% gold and is the most common purity for jewelry. 21K (87.5%) is popular in Gulf countries. 18K (75%) gold is used in fine jewelry and is more durable due to higher alloy content.
"916" gold — 22K, 91.6% pure — is the recognised standard for jewelry under both Malaysia's and Singapore's (SS 566) official hallmarking rules.
The gold price changes because it tracks the international spot price, which fluctuates 24 hours a day based on trading activity in London, New York, and Asian markets. The MYR/USD exchange rate also shifts the local price daily.
Prices on Spireage are refreshed every hour using live metals market data. The last update time is shown at the top of this page.
Multiply the weight of your gold (in grams) by the karat purity factor (e.g. 0.9167 for 22K) and then by today's 24K price of RM546.94 per gram. Or use our free scrap gold calculator for an instant result.
1 troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams. So to get the per-gram price, divide the troy ounce price (RM17,011.89) by 31.1035.
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