🇲🇾 Tipping & service charge in Malaysia

Tipping isn’t customary here. Check if the bill already adds a service charge. Restaurants in Malaysia often add a 10% service charge to the bill. SST of about 6% is added when you pay, on top of the service charge too.

At a glance

Currency: MYR
Service charge: 10%
SST: 6% · added at the till
Tip: no tipping

Popular ways to pay friends back: DuitNow, Touch 'n Go, GrabPay.

Example: dinner for 4

A MYR 300 dinner for 4 comes to MYR 349.80 with the usual charges — MYR 87.45 per person.

Food & drinks	MYR 300
Service charge 10%	MYR 30
SST 6%	MYR 19.80
Total	MYR 349.80
Each pays (4 people)	MYR 87.45

Split a bill in Malaysia

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in Malaysia?

Tipping isn’t customary here. Check if the bill already adds a service charge.

Is there a service charge in Malaysia?

Restaurants in Malaysia often add a 10% service charge to the bill.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in Malaysia?

SST of about 6% is added when you pay, on top of the service charge too.

Typical values only — rates vary by city, state and restaurant. Always check your receipt.