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What It Costs to Launch in Malaysia with Creators
From a small UGC test to a full KOL package: the prices in MYR before SST, how a foreign card pays, and how long a first campaign takes.
Answer first: A first test with Malaysian creators can start from RM 975 (5 UGC videos) or RM 1,990 (12 managed TikTok creators), before 8% SST. We charge in Malaysian ringgit (MYR), and brands from outside Malaysia can pay online by international card. Allow several weeks, and more before Ramadan. Prices read 9 November 2026. Part of our guide to entering the Malaysian market with creators.
How much does a first test cost?
Prices below are what a brand pays on Creamatch, before 8% Malaysian service tax (SST). SST is a separate line, so multiply by 1.08 for the total.
| Package | What you get | Price (MYR, before SST) | With 8% SST |
|---|---|---|---|
| UGC Starter | 5 UGC videos for your own pages and ads | RM 975 | RM 1,053 |
| KOL Lite | 12 creators (10 Nano + 2 Micro) post on TikTok, managed | RM 1,990 | RM 2,149.20 |
| Threaders 50 | 50 seeders, 2 Threads posts each | RM 3,500 | RM 3,780 |
| KOL Plus | 25 creators (15 Nano + 10 Micro) | RM 4,990 | RM 5,389.20 |
| KOL Max | 28 creators (13 Nano + 10 Micro + 4 Mid + 1 Macro) | RM 9,990 | RM 10,789.20 |
Source: Creamatch catalogue, 9 November 2026. The final quote follows once the creators are confirmed. We bill the creators you confirm, not a number we picked in advance.
What does one video cost by creator size?
A single managed TikTok video, before SST: nano (1K–10K followers) RM 447, micro (10K–30K) RM 711, mid (30K–100K) RM 1,211, macro (100K+) RM 2,800. UGC video prices fall as the batch grows: RM 195 at 5 videos (Starter), RM 190 at 10 videos (Growth), RM 185 at 20 videos (Scale), RM 180 at 30 videos (Enterprise). Threads seeding works out per seeder to RM 70 at 50, RM 60 at 100, RM 59 at 200. The rates report shows the bands. We publish what a brand pays; we do not publish creator payouts.
Which currency, and how do I pay from abroad?
Prices are in MYR only. You pay online by international credit or debit card through Stripe. The charge is in ringgit, so your card issuer converts at its own rate and may add a foreign-transaction fee; we do not control either. We do not offer yen, yuan, won or euro pricing, and we do not take bank transfers from overseas. For UGC videos for US and Singapore brands priced in USD or SGD, see Global UGC; that is a separate product where the videos are for your own ads and creators do not post them.
Campaigns are paid in full before production starts, and you see the full price before you pay.
What about SST, invoices and refunds?
- SST. Our package prices carry 8% SST as its own line on the quote and tax invoice. It is the same for every buyer whatever the country of the company, because the service is delivered in Malaysia. Check with your own adviser how it applies to you.
- Invoice. We issue a tax invoice in MYR with the SST line.
- Terms. No special contract is needed; the same standard terms apply to every brand, wherever it is based. Read them on the brand terms page.
- Refunds. Refunds are requested, never automatic. Our policy keeps a 1.5% processing fee on approved refunds, refunds the unstarted creators' share of a paid campaign, and does not refund delivered work. For a refund to a foreign card, ask us.
How long does it take?
Nobody can promise a date, because it depends on your brief, when samples arrive and how quickly creators respond. As a planning guide (our advice, not a guarantee):
| Stage | Planning allowance | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Brief and quote | days | how complete your brief is |
| Creator matching and your approval | about a week | how narrow your language and niche asks are |
| Product to creators (if physical) | depends on shipping | customs and courier, outside our control |
| Scripts, videos and your approvals | 2 to 4 weeks | revision rounds; one slow approval holds all |
| Posts live, verified, day-7 views | about 1 more week | creators' posting dates |
Should I plan around Ramadan and Chinese New Year?
Yes. Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around 8 February 2027 and Aidilfitri around 10 March 2027; the final dates follow the official moon sighting announced by Malaysia's Keeper of the Rulers' Seal. Chinese New Year 2027 is on 6 February 2027. Creators and consumers are busy and budgets move to these seasons. If your content must be live in the first week of Ramadan, brief creators in December, not in January. Food and beverage brands should also ask us about Ramadan packages.
What results can the money buy?
We cannot promise sales. Our own data shows what typical posts get: median day-7 views of 187 on TikTok, 245 on Threads and 1,936 on Instagram in verified campaign posts (9 November 2026; see what views to expect). Use several creators, since a few posts do far better than most.
What should I decide before I ask for a quote?
- The platform (TikTok, Instagram, Threads).
- Product or service, and whether you can ship samples.
- Launch month, and whether it touches Ramadan or Chinese New Year.
- Language of the content (Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil). Briefing is in English or Malay.
- Whether you want posts on creator accounts or videos for your own ads.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to test Malaysia? 5 UGC videos from RM 975 before SST, or KOL Lite from RM 1,990 before SST.
Are prices in USD? No. Malaysian ringgit (MYR) only; your card issuer converts. Global UGC for US and Singapore brands is a separate product priced in USD or SGD.
Is SST included? No. Prices are before SST; add 8%. It is the same for every buyer whatever the country of the company, because the service is delivered in Malaysia. Check with your own adviser how it applies to you.
Can I pay by bank transfer from overseas? No. We accept international credit or debit cards through Stripe, in MYR.
Is there a contract? No special contract is needed. The same standard terms apply to every brand, wherever it is based.
Do you guarantee results? No. We deliver approved content and report results.
Want a quote in MYR for your launch month? Chat with our team (English or Malay):
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