“How much does a website cost?” is the first question almost every business owner asks — and the answer in Malaysia ranges from a few hundred ringgit to tens of thousands. That range is unhelpful, so let’s make it concrete.
Here is a practical market comparison, where HaikaiTech’s current promotion sits, and what actually drives a formal quotation up or down.
The short answer
In Malaysia (2026), a professionally built business website typically costs:
| Website type | Typical market range |
|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace) | RM600–RM2,000/year |
| One-page site / landing page | RM800–RM2,500 |
| Basic business website (3–5 pages) | RM1,500–RM5,000 |
| SME corporate website (6–10 pages) | RM4,000–RM12,000 |
| E-commerce store | RM8,000–RM25,000 |
| Custom web app / portal | RM25,000+ |
Ranges are typical for the Malaysian market; the exact price tracks scope, customisation, and who builds it.
Where HaikaiTech currently sits in that market:
- Selected standard website promotions: from RM1,500.
- CMS-heavy websites, ecommerce, booking, payments and integrations: quotation.
- Custom platforms, dashboards and automation: quotation or an approved phased build.
The promotional figure is a starting point for a defined scope, not a promise that every website costs the same amount. The formal quotation confirms pages, content, revisions, timeline, integrations, ownership and ongoing costs.
How HaikaiTech prices the work
The most useful pricing model depends on how clearly the work can be defined.
Promotional one-off build: from RM1,500
Selected focused business websites may fit the current promotion. The exact pages, content responsibilities, revisions, timeline, integrations and handover terms are confirmed in the quotation.
Scope-based fixed quotation
Larger websites, CMS requirements, ecommerce, booking, payments and integrations are reviewed before a fixed quotation is issued. This is the main model for most projects because the price reflects the real work rather than a generic package.
Phased custom build
Dashboards, workflow tools and custom platforms may be divided into approved stages when that produces a safer and more useful delivery path.
HaikaiTech does not currently offer a public monthly website subscription. For the post-launch ownership questions, read Website ownership and maintenance costs in Malaysia.
What actually changes the price
Beyond the package, five things move a website quote in Malaysia:
| Factor | Typical impact |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | RM150–RM250 per additional page |
| Extra language (BM/English) | From RM500 |
| Blog or CMS so you can publish yourself | From RM500 |
| Professional copywriting | Quotation |
| Logo design | From RM300 |
| Google Business Profile setup | RM300 |
| Business email setup | RM150 |
| Migrating an existing site | Quotation |
These figures are indicative historical starting points. Current quotations may separate copywriting, content entry, paid tools, photography, hosting, integrations and other third-party costs according to scope.
Hidden costs to watch out for
Every website has a life after launch. In Malaysia, these running costs get missed:
| Ongoing cost | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Domain renewal | RM40–RM80/year |
| Hosting | RM120–RM600/year (shared), more for VPS |
| SSL certificate | Free–RM300/year (often bundled with hosting) |
| Maintenance & updates | RM50–RM500/month if outsourced |
So a one-time site still has an ownership cost after launch. Budget the build plus domain, hosting, software licences, provider usage and future updates—not only the starting figure. The quotation should identify known recurring costs and who controls each account.
Company profile design
Many Malaysian SMEs pair a website with a company profile — the polished document you send to tender committees, banks, and corporate clients. Pricing is RM800–RM1,200 depending on the number of pages, whether your content is ready, and design complexity.
Company profile and website work can be quoted together, but the total depends on the approved page count, content readiness, design complexity and website scope. Previous client-specific bundle totals are not public package prices.
How to get an accurate quote
Pricing guides are only useful if they lead somewhere. Here’s our four-step process, and it’s how we work for every client in Malaysia:
- Chat on WhatsApp — no obligation, we just listen and scope.
- Get a formal quotation — a clear price, scope, exclusions, payment terms and known external costs.
- Pay 50% to begin — larger systems may instead use approved phases.
- We build, review and test — you see progress on staging.
- Pay the final 50% — before final launch or handover unless the quotation states otherwise.
- Receive the agreed handover — credentials, source and deliverables are transferred subject to the quotation and third-party licences.
You can chat on WhatsApp right here — or read our full services and pricing page.
Common questions
Is RM1,500 cheap or expensive for a website in Malaysia? It’s squarely in the range for a professionally built SME website from a registered studio (SSM: 202603149868). Freelance sites start lower; agency sites with branding, copywriting, and CMS often start well above RM5,000.
Do I need a Malaysian developer? Not necessarily, but a Malaysian provider understands local needs — WhatsApp, Google Business Profile, BM/English bilingual content, e-wallet and bank-transfer realities — and same-timezone support helps.
What if my needs are bigger than a website? If you need a custom web app, a business dashboard, or a .NET/Blazor system, those are quoted by scope. Start with custom software in Malaysia.
We’re based in Kuala Lumpur — is that an issue? Not at all. We’re a Penang-based studio serving businesses across all of Malaysia — most of our clients are in Kuala Lumpur, and everything runs remotely with calls and WhatsApp.