Platinum market chart
Historical benchmark in MYR per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Platinum Price Chart in MYR per Kilogram
Live platinum price history in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) per kilogram. Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze platinum trends.
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= 32.150747 troy ounces
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Platinum price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (MYR) |
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| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 | — |
| Gram | 1 | — |
| Kilogram | 1000 | — |
| Pennyweight | 1.55517 | — |
| Tola | 11.6638 | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) | 37.429 | — |
| Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) | 50 | — |
| Tael (Taiwan) | 37.5 | — |
| Grain | 0.0648 | — |
| Momme | 3.75 | — |
| Baht | 15.244 | — |
| Chi | 3.75 | — |
| Don | 3.75 | — |
| Mesghal | 4.6875 | — |
What is a Kilogram? Platinum weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The kilogram bar is the workhorse of the Asian wholesale market and the deliverable size on the Shanghai Gold Exchange. One kilogram equals 1000 grams, or 32.15075 troy ounces, which at today's platinum spot price works out to — MYR.
Where it is used. Refiners, banks and large dealers move metal in 1 kg bars; for silver the standard wholesale unit is a 1 000 oz or 30 kg bar. The unit is the trading standard in wholesale and institutional trade.
Pricing conventions. Kilogram pricing shows the smallest premium of any retail-accessible size, which is why dealers quote it when comparing buy-back offers or valuing an entire holding. Platinum has almost no traditional-unit retail market: it is quoted per ounce or per gram, and this conversion is mainly used for jewellery weighing and industrial stock.
Good to know. A kilogram equals 32.1507 troy ounces — not 32, a difference worth several hundred currency units at today's gold price.
Platinum price per Kilogram in MYR — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (MYR) |
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| 1 kilogram | 1,000 g | 32.1507 oz t | — |
| 5 kilograms | 5,000 g | 160.7537 oz t | — |
| 10 kilograms | 10,000 g | 321.5075 oz t | — |
| 100 kilograms | 100,000 g | 3215.0747 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XPT spot price converted into Malaysian Ringgit and refresh with the price above.
Buying Platinum in Malaysia: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per kilogram, the price you see here is the international XPT spot price converted into Malaysian Ringgit. Physical buyers in Malaysia pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Kuala Lumpur, with Poh Kong and Habib the largest retail chains. Buyers there generally watch the Bank Negara Kijang Emas price in ringgit as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Silver, platinum and palladium are freely traded with no consumption tax, though liquidity is much thinner. Platinum is a much smaller market driven by autocatalyst and jewellery demand, so local availability is patchier and dealer spreads wider. That is why the shop price of platinum in MYR can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same kilogram of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in Malaysia are Poh Kong and Habib outlets, bank gold investment accounts (GIA), online dealers and Islamic gold accounts. The products most often quoted locally include Kijang Emas coins, 1 g to 100 g bars, 916 jewellery.
Local conventions. 916 (22K) jewellery dominates retail and Shariah-compliant gold accounts must settle on a spot basis under BNM rules. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per kilogram with the live platinum price above, and check the buy-back spread the same dealer offers — that round-trip cost matters more than a small difference in the headline MYR quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in Malaysia can change.
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About Platinum Price in MYR
What is Platinum?
Platinum is a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, precious, silverish-white transition metal. It is one of the rarer elements in Earth's crust.
History
Platinum was used by pre-Columbian Americans near modern-day Esmeraldas, Ecuador. The first European reference to platinum appears in 1557.
Common Uses
Interesting Facts
- •Platinum is 30 times rarer than gold
- •About 70% of platinum production goes to catalytic converters
- •South Africa produces about 70% of the world's platinum
Platinum Price Per Kilogram in Malaysian Ringgit
The current platinum price per kilogram in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) is updated in real-time based on international market rates. Platinum is traded globally and its price fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors.
When buying or selling platinum in Malaysia, it's important to understand that prices are typically quoted in troy ounces on international markets. Our converter helps you easily calculate the price in kilograms, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units. This unit is commonly used when trading platinum in various markets around the world.
Platinum Long-Term Returns vs Current MYR Price
How platinum has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for Malaysia investors tracking platinum in MYR.
| Period | Start date | Price then | Return |
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Platinum price in MYR – FAQ
How much does one ounce of platinum cost in MYR today?
One troy ounce of platinum currently costs approximately the live spot price shown on this page. This live spot price is refreshed every 5 minutes from MetalflowAPI market data and reflects the international XPT/MYR rate.
What is the current platinum rate in Malaysia today?
The current platinum rate in Malaysia is the live spot price shown on this page per kilogram. Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Platinum spot price converted to Malaysian Ringgit.
How much is 1 kilogram of platinum in MYR?
1 kilogram of platinum equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the MYR exchange rate (1 kilogram = 1000 grams).
How is the platinum price per kilogram calculated?
The platinum price per kilogram is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to MYR using the current exchange rate, then converting to the kilogram weight unit (1 kilogram = 1000 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying platinum in Malaysia?
Silver, platinum and palladium are freely traded with no consumption tax, though liquidity is much thinner. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per kilogram more than small differences in the MYR spot quote.
Where do people usually buy platinum in Malaysia?
The usual routes are Poh Kong and Habib outlets, bank gold investment accounts (GIA), online dealers, Islamic gold accounts. Local trading is centred on Kuala Lumpur, with Poh Kong and Habib the largest retail chains, and the products most often quoted are Kijang Emas coins, 1 g to 100 g bars, 916 jewellery.
Why is the shop price of platinum higher than the spot price in MYR?
Retail prices add a dealer premium covering refining, minting, shipping, insurance and margin, plus any local tax. Platinum is a much smaller market driven by autocatalyst and jewellery demand, so local availability is patchier and dealer spreads wider. Compare the asking price per kilogram with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the Malaysia platinum market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the Bank Negara Kijang Emas price in ringgit, converted into Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). 916 (22K) jewellery dominates retail and Shariah-compliant gold accounts must settle on a spot basis under BNM rules.