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How to earn money online in Malaysia

YouTube and Etsy are both open to Malaysia. PwC lists residents’ tax rising from 1% to 30%, and foreign income can count once it is received in Malaysia.

✓ Checked 6 Nov 2026 · Next check 5 Feb 2027
The Kuala Lumpur skyline with the Petronas Towers

Open from Malaysia: YouTube Partner Program and Selling on Etsy. Not listed: AdSense electronic transfer, Shopify Payments and Prolific studies. Being on a platform is one thing, and getting the money out is another.

What works from Malaysia

MethodStatusWhat we found
YouTube Partner Program✓ AvailableMalaysia is on Google’s list of program countries.
AdSense electronic transferNot listedMalaysia is not on Google’s electronic transfer list. Google’s payment table shows cheque and wire transfer instead.
Selling on Etsy✓ AvailablePayment processing is 4.5% + 2 MYR, on top of Etsy’s 6.5% transaction fee.
Shopify PaymentsNot listedNot on Shopify’s supported list, so a store here needs another payment provider.
Prolific studiesNot listedNot on the country list Prolific publishes for participants.
TikTok Creator RewardsSources differOne guide lists it and another does not, and TikTok publishes no list, so check inside the app.
Upwork and FiverrCheck at sign-upTwo guides put Upwork in over 180 countries. Fiverr publishes no country list we could read, so confirm both at sign-up.

Tax on online income in Malaysia

  1. RatesPwC lists 1% on income from MYR 5,000 to MYR 20,000, rising in steps to 30% above MYR 2,000,000.
  2. Foreign incomePwC says residents are also subject to tax on foreign-sourced income received in Malaysia.
  3. FilingPwC says the tax year is the calendar year, and returns with business income are due by 30 June of the next year.
  4. Service taxPwC gives a general rate of 8% on taxable services.
  5. Check your casePwC’s page sets out more detail, and this is a summary, not advice.

Quick answers

Can you make money on YouTube in Malaysia?

Yes. Malaysia is on Google’s list of program countries. AdSense pays out at $100 in US dollars, and its threshold differs by account currency.

How does Google pay in Malaysia?

Google’s payment table shows cheque and wire transfer for Malaysia.

Do you pay tax on online income in Malaysia?

PwC says residents are also subject to tax on foreign-sourced income received in Malaysia.

What people in Malaysia search for

Before you pay anyone

  • Offers of pay for liking videos or rating products follow a known scam pattern.
  • Never pay a fee to get a job or to withdraw your earnings.

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