Mas Kahwin Malaysia 2026
The minimum mas kahwin is RM300 in Selangor and the Federal Territories, RM100 in Melaka and Pahang, and RM200 (anak dara) or RM100 (janda) in Negeri Sembilan; Terengganu and Perlis set no fixed rate. At today's gold price, RM300 equals 0.552 g of 999 gold or 0.141 gold dinars. Pick your state to check the rate and total your wedding cost.
Result
Minimum mas kahwin
Selangor · in force 1 January 2010 · was RM 80.00
| Your mas kahwin | RM 300.00 |
|---|---|
| Check | Meets the state rate |
| Payment | Paid in cash |
| In 999 gold | 0.552 g |
| In 916 gold | 0.602 g |
| In gold dinars (4.25 g, 917) | 0.141 |
| Mas kahwin | RM 300.00 |
|---|---|
| Wang hantaran | RM 10,000.00 |
| Rings and hantaran gifts | RM 3,000.00 |
| Reception (500 guests) | RM 7,500.00 |
| Dais, attire, photos and other | RM 8,000.00 |
| Nikah and registration fees (official state rate) | RM 270.00 |
| Total wedding cost | RM 29,070.00 |
| Save a month (12 months) | RM 2,422.50 |
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Mas kahwin rates by state, 2026
| State | Anak dara | Janda | In force | Minimum in 999 gold today | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – | – | The often-quoted figure dates from 1935; sources dispute whether it is a minimum or a ceiling. Not confirmed by the state office. |
| Kedah | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – | – | The enactment only requires the agreed value to be recorded. Published rates conflict. |
| Kelantan | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – | – | The 2002 enactment sets no minimum (academic source). Not confirmed by the state office. |
| Melaka | RM 100.00 | RM 100.00 | 1 June 2016 | 0.184 g | Minimum, raised from RM40 by MAIM. |
| Negeri Sembilan | RM 200.00 | RM 100.00 | – | 0.368 g | Rates on the JHEAINS marriage application form; effective date not published. |
| Pahang | RM 100.00 | RM 100.00 | Announced 28 March 2024 | 0.184 g | Minimum, raised from RM22.50 (used since 1900) with the Sultan's consent; the ceiling depends on the couple's means. |
| Pulau Pinang | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – | – | Published figures conflict; the Penang Mufti says Islam sets no minimum or maximum. |
| Perak | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – | – | Published figures conflict; no official source found. |
| Perlis | No rate | No rate | – | – | Fatwa (2014): syarak sets no minimum or maximum; hantaran and kenduri are not obligatory. |
| Sabah | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – | – | Published figures conflict; the 2004 enactment requires the value to be recorded. |
| Sarawak | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – | – | Published figures conflict; no official source found. |
| Selangor | RM 300.00 | RM 300.00 | 1 January 2010 | 0.552 g | Minimum, no maximum, for anak dara and janda; cash wang hantaran from the groom counts as mas kahwin. |
| Terengganu | No rate | No rate | – | – | No fixed rate: agreed between the two families' wali (JHEAT, March 2024). |
| Wilayah Persekutuan | RM 300.00 | RM 300.00 | 1 October 2023 | 0.552 g | Minimum for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan; no separate janda rate published. |
"Not confirmed" means websites and blogs give different figures and no official state source was found, so we do not guess. Check with the Assistant Registrar of Marriage, Divorce and Ruju' (PNCR) at your district Islamic religious office.
Mas kahwin in gold and dinar today
| Mas kahwin | 999 gold | 916 gold | Gold dinars |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM 100.00 | 0.184 g | 0.201 g | 0.047 |
| RM 200.00 | 0.368 g | 0.401 g | 0.094 |
| RM 300.00 | 0.552 g | 0.602 g | 0.141 |
| RM 500.00 | 0.919 g | 1.003 g | 0.236 |
| RM 1,000.00 | 1.839 g | 2.005 g | 0.471 |
| RM 3,000.00 | 5.516 g | 6.015 g | 1.414 |
At RM 544.45 per gram of pure gold (14 October 2026). One gold dinar is 4.25 g of 917 gold, worth about RM 2,121.86. See the gold price today for Kijang Emas prices.
How this calculator works
- State rate: the minimum or fixed rate of the state where the nikah takes place, for anak dara or janda.
- Mas kahwin value: cash as is; gold = grams × fineness (0.999 or 0.916) × pure-gold price per gram; dinar = coins × 4.25 g × 0.917 × price per gram.
- Check: the value is compared with the state minimum.
- Wedding cost = mas kahwin + wang hantaran + gifts + (guests × catering per guest) + other + nikah fees; monthly saving = total ÷ months.
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Official nikah fees
| State | Items | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Selangor | Officiant (jurunikah) RM 150.00, Registration RM 40.00, Two witnesses RM 40.00, Nikah cards RM 40.00 | RM 270.00 |
| Wilayah Persekutuan | Officiant (jurunikah) RM 150.00, Two witnesses RM 100.00, Nikah cards RM 28.00 | RM 278.00 |
| Pulau Pinang | Officiant (jurunikah) RM 150.00, Two witnesses RM 100.00 | RM 250.00 |
Selangor: JAIS. Federal Territories: Masjid Wilayah (officiant and witnesses) and JAWI (nikah cards RM28 a couple). Penang: officiant and witnesses only, from 1 March 2022. Other states do not publish a fee list we could verify; enter your own fees.
Nikah rules to know
- Islamic pre-marriage course: compulsory, RM80 to RM120 by state (RM100 in Selangor).
- HIV screening: compulsory for Muslim applicants at a government clinic; the result is valid for 6 months.
- Deferred mas kahwin: allowed and recorded as "hutang" on the nikah form; set a payment date.
- Registration: marrying without permission or not registering can be fined up to RM1,000, 6 months' jail or both. In Selangor, register within 6 months.
- Wang hantaran: a custom, not a pillar of the nikah. If you need to borrow, work out the instalment first with the personal loan calculator.
Sources
- Selangor Mufti: Selangor mas kahwin rate
- Selangor Mufti: Mas kahwin in gold dinar
- JAWI: RM300 mas kahwin from 1 October 2023
- JHEAINS: Marriage application form
- RTM: Pahang RM100 and Utusan
- Utusan Borneo: Melaka RM100
- Utusan: No rate in Terengganu
- JAKIM e-SMAF: Perlis fatwa
- Federal Territory Mufti: Deferred mahr
- JAIS: Nikah fees, Masjid Wilayah: Officiant fees, NST: Penang fees 2022
- Berita Harian: Gold dinar as mas kahwin
- MyGovernment: Islamic pre-marriage course
Disclaimer: A guide, not a fatwa. Rates can change by decision of the state religious council; confirm with your district Islamic religious office before the akad. Gold values are the market price of pure gold, not a shop's selling price.
Frequently asked questions
How much is mas kahwin by state in Malaysia in 2026?
Selangor and the Federal Territories RM300 minimum, Melaka and Pahang RM100 minimum, Negeri Sembilan RM200 (anak dara) and RM100 (janda). Terengganu and Perlis set no fixed rate. For Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perak, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak, published figures conflict and no official source was found, so check with the district Islamic religious office.
How much is mas kahwin in Selangor?
At least RM300 for both anak dara and janda, with no maximum, from 1 January 2010 by state fatwa (previously RM80 for anak dara and RM40 for janda). The fatwa also counts cash wang hantaran from the groom as mas kahwin.
How much is mas kahwin in Kuala Lumpur?
No less than RM300 from 1 October 2023, for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan (JAWI). No separate janda rate has been published.
What is RM300 mas kahwin worth in gold today?
At RM 544.45 per gram of pure gold (14 October 2026), RM300 equals 0.552 g of 999 gold, 0.602 g of 916 gold or 0.141 gold dinars. Shop prices are higher because of workmanship and premium.
Can mas kahwin be paid in gold or gold dinar?
Yes. The Selangor Mufti says mas kahwin may be paid in gold dinar or another currency if both sides agree and its value is at least RM300. One gold dinar (4.25 g of 917 gold) is worth about RM 2,121.86 today.
Can mas kahwin be deferred as a debt?
Yes. The Federal Territory Mufti allows mahr to be paid as a debt, and the nikah form records whether mas kahwin is cash or debt. Set a payment date; unpaid mas kahwin can be claimed in the Syariah Court.
What is the difference between mas kahwin and wang hantaran?
Mas kahwin (mahr) is obligatory and belongs to the wife. Wang hantaran is a custom, not obligatory (Perlis fatwa 2014), and no state sets an official rate. In Selangor, cash wang hantaran from the groom counts as mas kahwin.
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