Custom kitchen cabinets in Malaysia are usually priced by the foot. Here are the real 2026 ranges by material, plus what a full kitchen costs — so you can budget before you call anyone.
The short answer
In Malaysia in 2026, custom kitchen cabinets are usually priced per foot: roughly RM180–RM280 per foot for basic cabinets, RM300–RM450 for mid-range, and RM500–RM900+ for premium finishes. A typical full kitchen lands somewhere between RM4,000 and RM15,000, depending on length, boards, doors and countertop.
Kitchen cabinet price per foot by material (2026)
- Particleboard carcass + melamine doors — RM180–RM280/ft (budget, drier zones only)
- Moisture-resistant plywood + laminate doors — RM300–RM450/ft (the popular, durable middle)
- Plywood + acrylic or aluminium doors — RM500–RM750/ft (premium look, easy to clean)
- Full aluminium or sintered-stone doors — RM750–RM900+/ft (top tier, most water- and heat-proof)
Pricing is usually split into bottom cabinets and top cabinets, each charged per foot, with the countertop quoted separately.
What makes the price go up or down
- Carcass board — plywood costs more than particleboard but survives Malaysia's humidity far better
- Door finish — melamine is cheapest, then laminate, acrylic, and sintered stone or aluminium
- Countertop — solid surface < quartz < sintered stone
- Hardware — soft-close hinges, drawer runners, pull-out baskets and corner units add up
- Layout — islands, tall pantry units and appliance housings raise the total
Rough cost for a full kitchen
A compact 10–15ft condo kitchen in moisture-resistant plywood with laminate doors typically comes to about RM4,000–RM7,500 before the countertop. A larger landed-home kitchen with an island and stone tops is more commonly RM10,000–RM18,000+. These are national guide figures — the same kitchen can swing a few thousand ringgit between a budget and a premium spec.
Does the price differ by area — KL, Penang, Johor Bahru?
Material costs are similar nationwide, so most of the difference comes from labour and workshop overheads. Klang Valley quotes can run a little higher; southern states like Johor are competitive, partly because many workshops also serve Singapore customers. If you are in the south, our Johor Bahru kitchen cabinet cost guide has local ranges and real examples.
How to get an accurate price
Per-foot figures are for budgeting, not quoting — a fair price comes from your real layout after a site measurement. We design, build and install custom kitchen cabinets for homes in Johor Bahru and Singapore, with an itemised quote so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Recommended next step
Planning kitchen cabinets in Johor Bahru? View our Kitchen Cabinets service, see a living–kitchen pass-through project we built, or WhatsApp us your photos and floor plan for a free site measurement.