Electrical installation in Malaysia
In Malaysia a 13 amp power point is typically installed for RM 100–RM 150, a DB box from RM 500, and a terrace house full rewire costs about RM 6,000–RM 12,000. The quickest way to a price for your job is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where the AI looks through local price lists and shows what it finds.
Approximate prices in Malaysia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Price |
|---|
| 13 amp power point, installed | RM 100–RM 150 |
| New circuit | from RM 250 |
| DB box installation | from RM 500 |
| Partial rewiring (kitchen, living room) | RM 1,000–RM 5,000 |
| Apartment full rewire (700–1,200 sq ft) | RM 3,500–RM 7,000 |
| Terrace house full rewire (1,500–2,000 sq ft) | RM 6,000–RM 12,000 |
Licences and registration
Electrical installation falls under the Electricity Supply Act 1990, and the guidelines on licence application under that Act set out how a licence is applied for. Each installation also needs a Certificate of Registration, and its fee is set in the Electricity Regulations 1994 and depends on the installed capacity in kW. The Energy Commission's regional office handles the inspection. Ask the electrician how the registration and inspection will be handled before work starts, and put the answer in writing.
Hot all year, so there is no quiet season
Malaysia is hot throughout the year, with wet and dry seasons rather than winter and summer. Rewiring is not tied to a season, but rain slows any cable run outside the building, so plan outdoor cable work for a dry spell.
Sizes, ratings and how work is quoted
Quotes are per point, per circuit, per DB box or for the whole job. Homes are described in square feet, for example an apartment of 700 to 1,200 sq ft, and a full rewire is quoted for the whole property rather than per point. Sockets are rated in amps, 13 amp or 15 amp, and cable runs are measured in metres. Name your city from the list: Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Ipoh or Shah Alam.
What to write in your request
Say the scope of work: new points, a new circuit, a DB box or a full rewire. Add the materials and who supplies them, the number of rooms and sockets with their amp rating, the site address, the experience you need, your deadline and your budget. A photo of the DB box or of the wall where the point goes lets sellers quote without a visit.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat, and a photo can be added. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Malaysia, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their own price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. Start from the request field on the home page or read how BlaBlaPrice works.
Questions and answers
How much does a power point installation cost in Malaysia?
A 13 amp power point is typically RM 100 to RM 150 installed, and a new circuit starts from RM 250. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites, November 2026.
Does electrical installation need registration?
Yes, each installation needs a Certificate of Registration, and its fee depends on the installed capacity in kW under the Electricity Regulations 1994. Ask the electrician how registration and inspection will be handled.
Is there a season for electrical work?
Malaysia is hot all year with no winter, so there is no quiet season. Plan outdoor cable runs for dry days, because rain slows them.
How is a full rewire priced?
An apartment of 700 to 1,200 sq ft is RM 3,500 to RM 7,000, and a terrace house of 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft is RM 6,000 to RM 12,000, quoted for the whole property.
