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Bricks, concrete and blocks in Malaysia

Updated 4 November 2026

In Malaysia a standard 4-inch hollow block (380 x 180 x 95 mm) is listed from about RM 3, a 2-hole ventilation block from about RM 14, and lightweight clay-concrete blocks from about RM 17. Quantities, delivery and bulk terms change the total, so describe your job in a request on BlaBlaPrice and compare the offers you get.

Standards and what to ask for

The Malaysian Standard for precast concrete blocks, MS 27, has been revised, so ask the seller which standard the blocks follow. Malaysian construction materials rules aim to keep substandard products out, although not every material falls under them. Building works must follow the Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia Act 1994 and its regulations, so the contractor should know them.

Common specifications say solid, factory-made concrete blocks should cure for 30 days before use, so ask how long a batch has cured.

Wet season and storage

Malaysia is hot all year with wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer, so rain can delay laying and pouring. Store blocks and cement under cover and off wet ground, and set your deadline with a few rain days in mind.

How blocks are sold and delivered here

Sizes are given in millimetres and weights in kilograms, so write the size exactly as the listing does. Ask whether a price is per block or per pallet, and whether delivery to your address in Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, George Town or Johor Bahru is included. Give the deadline as a calendar date so the seller can plan the delivery.

What to write in your request

Name the material (hollow block, brick, precast block or paver), the size in millimetres, the quantity, the manufacturer if you have a preference, the delivery address and your deadline. Add your budget. Sellers reply with a price for exactly the spec you describe.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the materials in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of the plan. The assistant asks what is missing, such as size and quantity, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Malaysia and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer, delivery and terms, and the buyer's contacts stay hidden. You can start from the Building & renovation section or post a request on the home page.