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Malaysia · All states and federal territories

Malaysia property by state

Completed projects and the foreign-buyer rules for every state, in one place. Each state sets its own minimum price, consent process and levy for foreign buyers; stamp duty and RPGT are federal and the same everywhere.

Foreign buyers

Minimum prices for foreigners, state by state

A summary of residential minimums as published in 2026. Each state page has the full rules, sources and the points still being confirmed. Always confirm with a lawyer in that state before you pay.

StateResidential minimum for foreign buyers
JohorRM1 million, plus state consent and levy
Kuala LumpurRM1 million
SelangorRM2 million in the Klang Valley districts
PenangRM1 million island strata; RM3 million island landed; RM500,000 mainland strata
PerakSet by zone (Ipoh strata RM500,000–2 million); no freehold for foreigners
KedahRM1 million (some sources say RM600,000 on the mainland)
PerlisRM500,000 in most guides (one says RM1 million)
KelantanRM500,000 or RM1 million (sources differ); most land is Malay Reserve
TerengganuRM1 million
PahangRM1 million
MelakaAbove RM500,000 strata; above RM1 million landed; 3% approval fee
PutrajayaRM1 million
SabahRM600,000 high-rise; RM1 million landed
SarawakNo state minimum for strata in most sources; RM600,000 landed in Kuching
LabuanRM1 million

Foreign buyers also pay 8% stamp duty on the transfer of a home from 1 January 2026 in every state. Bumiputera-allocated, low-cost and reserve land are closed to foreigners everywhere.

Not sure which state fits your budget?

Tell me your budget and whether you will live in the home or rent it out. I will compare the states that fit, with the rules and the full cost.