Wedding Gold: Hantaran Calculator & Mas Kahwin Rates by State
How much does gold for hantaran or mas kahwin cost? Work out the value of 916/999 gold at today's price, and check the official mas kahwin rate by state.
Gold value uses today's Kijang Emas price (916 ≈ 999 × 0.916). Workmanship is typically RM10–40/g depending on design — adjust above. The actual shop price may differ.
Mas kahwin rate by state (first marriage)
The official minimum mahar (obligatory payment) for a first marriage — usually given as cash. Rates differ for divorcees, and Perlis, Kedah, Terengganu & Kelantan set no fixed rate. Confirm with your District Islamic Affairs Office (PAID) before the akad.
Mas kahwin vs hantaran — what's the difference?
- Mas kahwin (mahar) — OBLIGATORY in Islam, given by the groom to the bride as a pillar of the marriage. The minimum is set by the state (above), usually cash.
- Hantaran — CUSTOM, not obligatory. It includes gold jewellery, and its value is agreed by both families (often RM1,000–5,000+).
- Hantaran gold is usually 916 (jewellery) — use the calculator above to estimate cost at today's price + workmanship.
Mas kahwin rates are a 2026 reference — confirm with your state PAID. The calculator gives an estimated gold value at the current price; the real shop price includes differing workmanship & margin. Not religious or financial advice.
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