By Vlad Nadymov Updated 2 min read
Malaysian federal procurement runs on two Treasury systems. MyProcurement publishes the tender advertisements and the results, and ePerolehan takes the registrations and the offers. Until 2026, Treasury Instructions and circulars governed federal procurement; now Malaysia also has a procurement act. This guide explains where to search, how to register and what changes.
Where to find Malaysian tenders
| Source | What it carries |
|---|---|
| MyProcurement (myprocurement.treasury.gov.my) | Federal tender advertisements (iklan tender) and tender results (keputusan tender) |
| ePerolehan (eperolehan.gov.my) | Registration, quotations, tenders and offers of federal agencies |
| State and local sites | Tenders of state governments, local authorities and some state companies |
Most notices are in Malay. Search for the Malay terms, such as tender, sebut harga (quotation) and keputusan tender (tender result).
How to register as a supplier
- Register the company with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
- Apply through ePerolehan for MOF supplier registration in the codes (kod bidang) of your goods and services.
- For construction works, register with CIDB and get the SPKK certificate in the right grade.
- If you qualify, get the Bumiputera status certificate for reserved tenders.
- Get the ePerolehan digital certificate to submit offers.
Requirements for government contractors in Malaysia (2026)
What a company needs to register, bid and sign a public contract in Malaysia. Checked on against the sources at the end of this section.
| Procurement law | Government Procurement Act 2026 (Akta Perolehan Kerajaan 2026), passed by Parliament as the Government Procurement Bill 2025; Treasury Instructions and Treasury Circulars (Pekeliling Perbendaharaan) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Ministry of Finance (Treasury), Government Procurement Division |
| E-procurement portal | ePerolehan (eP) for federal procurement; MyProcurement for tender notices and results (www.eperolehan.gov.my) |
| Supplier registration | Register the company with the Ministry of Finance as a supplier through ePerolehan in the codes (kod bidang) you supply. Works contractors also register with CIDB and get the SPKK certificate. |
| Foreign companies | Most federal tenders are for locally registered companies. International tenders are open to foreign companies; Malaysia’s procurement commitments under CPTPP cover listed entities above its thresholds. |
| Performance security | The tender documents set the performance bond (bon pelaksanaan); MOF circulars give the rates by contract value. |
| Domestic preference | Preferences and reservations for Bumiputera companies and for small and medium enterprises apply under Treasury policy. |
| Language | Malay; some tenders also in English |
| Digital signature | Bids in ePerolehan use the digital certificate (token or soft certificate) of the system. |
| Complaints | The Government Procurement Act 2026 sets up an appeal tribunal for procurement decisions. Until it works, complaints go to the procuring agency and the Ministry of Finance. |
Documents to prepare before you bid in Malaysia
- MOF supplier registration certificate in the required codes
- SSM company registration
- CIDB registration and SPKK certificate for works, with the right grade
- Bumiputera status certificate, when the tender is for Bumiputera companies
- The tender documents in the format of the notice, submitted in ePerolehan
What changed in 2025 and 2026
Parliament passed the Government Procurement Bill on 28 August 2025 (Dewan Rakyat) and 8 September 2025 (Senate); it became the Government Procurement Act 2026. Check the gazette for the dates of each part.
Sources: Ministry of Finance Malaysia; ePerolehan; MyProcurement (Treasury); Free Malaysia Today: Government Procurement Bill passed (29 August 2025); Parliament of Malaysia: bills passed by the Dewan Negara.
Bumiputera, SME and foreign access
Treasury policy reserves many tenders for Bumiputera companies and gives preferences to small and medium enterprises. Most federal tenders need MOF registration, which is for locally registered companies. International tenders are open to foreign companies.
Malaysia is not a party to the WTO GPA. Its procurement chapter in the CPTPP opens covered procurements of listed entities, above its thresholds, to suppliers from CPTPP parties, with transition periods and Bumiputera exceptions.
The Government Procurement Act 2026
Parliament passed the Government Procurement Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat on 28 August 2025 and in the Senate on 8 September 2025. It is now the Government Procurement Act 2026 (Akta Perolehan Kerajaan 2026). Its main points:
- The Treasury Secretary-General administers government procurement.
- Controlling officers and procurement officers have duties and powers in law.
- An appeal tribunal hears procurement appeals. Its hearings are closed, but the Treasury said that its decisions will be public.
- Offences and enforcement powers cover breaches of the Act.
Check the gazette for the dates on which each part applies, and follow the Treasury circulars under the Act.
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