Quick answer: The safest place to buy a domain in Malaysia is a MYNIC-accredited registrar: a company officially appointed by MYNIC, the national .MY registry, to register and manage .my and .com.my names.
A local accredited registrar can also sell global extensions like .com, so you can keep every domain, plus DNS, email and renewals, under one Malaysian account billed in ringgit.
You’ve settled on a name for your new kedai, consultancy or home-baking business. You check that it’s free on Instagram and Shopee, and then comes the next question: where do you actually buy the website address?
Search for it and you’ll find dozens of sellers, prices from a few ringgit to a few hundred, and very little explanation of who’s legitimate.
The rules for .my domains have also changed recently. In 2024, MYNIC moved to a full registry model, so .MY domain names are now bought exclusively through its network of accredited registrars rather than directly from MYNIC.
Domain owners who had registered directly with MYNIC were asked to choose a new registrar by 13 November 2024, after which MYNIC reserved the right to assign one for them, as we explained in our guide to moving your domain from MYNIC to Exabytes. Under the new system, transfers also need an authorisation (EPP) code, just like .com.
This guide is for Malaysian SME owners, start-ups, freelancers and anyone registering a business website for the first time. We’ll cover what “MYNIC-accredited” means, compare first-year and renewal prices for .my, .com.my and .com, explain what should be bundled with your domain, and walk you through transferring an existing domain.
Buy From a MYNIC-Accredited Registrar (Here’s What That Means)
MYNIC (Malaysia Network Information Centre) is the official registry for Malaysia’s country-code domain, .MY, and is the body recognised by ICANN to run it.
MYNIC doesn’t sell domains to the public itself. According to MYNIC, registration for .my, .com.my, .biz.my, .net.my, .org.my and .name.my “are to be done through MYNIC’s officially appointed Registrars”.
Buying from an accredited registrar gives you:
- A direct line to the registry: Your registration, renewal and transfer requests go straight into MYNIC’s system, not through a chain of middlemen.
- Proper document checks: Accredited registrars verify eligibility (for example, SSM registration for .com.my), so your domain isn’t suspended later for incomplete paperwork.
- Clear ownership: The domain is registered in your name or your company’s name, not the seller’s. You can confirm this at any time with MYNIC’s WHOIS lookup.
- Local accountability: Malaysian business hours, local payment methods and ringgit invoices, with a registrar that answers to MYNIC’s policies.
How to Check if a Registrar Is Accredited
- Look it up: Check the registrar against MYNIC’s official registrar directory.
- Run a WHOIS on a domain they manage: The “Registrar” field should show the company you’re paying.
- Be cautious of unusually low .my prices from unknown sellers: If a deal looks too good, ask who the registrar of record will be before you pay.
Which Extension Should You Choose? .my vs .com.my vs .com
Before comparing prices, choose the extension that fits your business. Eligibility differs, so this affects what documents you’ll need:
| Extension | Best for | Who can register (per MYNIC) | Typical documents |
| .my | Short, memorable Malaysian brands | Individuals, companies and organisations | MyKad, passport or business licence |
| .com.my | Registered Malaysian businesses | Commercial organisations | SSM Form 9, 13, D or equivalent |
| .com | Brands selling regionally or globally | Anyone | None beyond contact details |
Many Malaysian businesses register both a .com.my (or .my) and a .com, point them to the same website, and stop anyone else from taking the other version of their name. If you’re still brainstorming names, our AI domain name generator can suggest available options in seconds.
Cheap .com & .my Domain Prices: First Year vs Renewal
The headline price is only half the story. Many sellers advertise a heavily discounted first year, then charge much more from year two. Since a domain is something you’ll keep for as long as your business runs, the renewal price matters more than the first-year deal.
Exabytes Domain Prices (October 2026)
| Extension | First-year registration | Transfer in |
| .my | RM89.00 | RM89.00 (includes 1-year renewal) |
| .com.my | RM59.90 | RM59.90 (includes 1-year renewal) |
| .com | RM44.70 | RM65.95 |
Prices exclude SST where applicable and are correct at the time of writing. Promotional prices apply to new registrations only. See the live .MY domain price list for current rates.
How This Compares With International Registrars
Independent price-comparison site TLD-List tracks 18 registrars selling .com.my. In October 2026, their renewal prices ranged from about US40toUS92 a year, with most around US$48–55.
For .my, TLD-List compares 29 registrars, with renewals starting at around US$26 a year and going much higher.
In other words, a Malaysian accredited registrar is often cheaper for .com.my and .my than overseas sellers, and you avoid currency conversion and foreign card charges on every renewal.
Price Checks Before You Pay
- Renewal rate: Ask for the year-two price in writing.
- Multi-year discounts: Registering for two to five years can lock in a rate and protect you from forgetting to renew.
- Transfer fees: For .my and .com.my, a transfer includes a one-year renewal under MYNIC’s current system, so you’re not paying for nothing.
- Late renewal costs: For .my domains there’s a 40-day auto-renew grace period at the normal rate, then a 30-day redemption period where restoring the domain costs roughly double (.MY domain life cycle). Turn on auto-renew.
What Should Be Bundled With Your Domain?
Two registrars can charge the same price but include very different extras. Here’s what to look for:
- Free DNS management: Lets you point your domain to your website, email and other services, and edit records yourself. Exabytes includes this free with every domain.
- Domain lock: Prevents unauthorised transfers. It should be on by default and easy to toggle when you do want to move.
- WHOIS privacy: Hides your personal contact details from public lookups for extensions that allow it, such as .com. Note that WHOIS privacy is not available for .my country-code domains. At Exabytes, domain privacy protection for eligible extensions is a low-cost add-on.
- Professional email: A domain is far more useful with a matching address like [email protected] instead of a free webmail account. Check whether the registrar offers business email hosting on the same account.
- Easy management: A clear dashboard (and ideally a mobile app) for renewals, contacts and nameservers.
- Local support: Someone who can help with SSM documents, MYNIC requirements and DNS issues in your time zone.
Choosing a MYNIC-Accredited Registrar in 2026: A Quick Checklist
Use this list when comparing registrars:
- Accreditation: Listed in MYNIC’s registrar directory.
- Price transparency: Shows renewal and transfer prices, not just the first-year promo.
- Extension coverage: Sells .my, .com.my and .com, so all your domains sit in one account.
- Free essentials: DNS management and domain lock included.
- Add-on ecosystem: Email, hosting and SSL available if you need them later.
- Billing: RM pricing, local payment options and renewal reminders well before expiry.
- Support: Responsive local support, ideally 24/7.
How to Transfer Your Domain to Exabytes (4 Steps)
Already own a domain elsewhere and want everything under one roof? Since MYNIC’s 2024 registry update, .my transfers follow the same authorisation-code process as .com:
Step 1: Unlock Your Domain
Log in to your current registrar’s dashboard and switch off the domain lock (sometimes called “transfer lock”).
Step 2: Get Your EPP (Authorisation) Code
Ask your current registrar for the EPP code. It’s a unique password that proves you own the domain.
Step 3: Start the Transfer
Enter your domain name and EPP code on the Exabytes domain transfer page and complete payment. For .my domains, the transfer fee includes a one-year renewal.
Step 4: Approve and Wait
If a confirmation email is sent to the domain’s registrant email, approve it promptly. Most transfers complete within one to seven days, and your website and email keep working during the move as long as you don’t change nameservers.
Tip: Don’t start a transfer within the last few days before expiry. Renew first, or transfer at least a couple of weeks before the expiry date.
Secure Your Business Name Before Someone Else Does
Domains are first come, first served. The name you have in mind today could be registered by someone else next week, so it makes sense to lock in your .com.my, .my and .com together while they’re available.
Exabytes is one of MYNIC’s accredited registrars and has been helping Malaysian businesses get online for over two decades. When you search and register your domain with Exabytes, you get:
- .my, .com.my, .com and a wide range of other extensions in one account
- Free DNS management and domain lock with every registration
- Clear RM pricing with renewal invoices sent 45 days before expiry
- Easy add-ons: business email, web hosting and SSL from the same dashboard
- 24/7 local support that knows MYNIC’s document requirements inside out
Check your domain name availability now
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to buy a domain in Malaysia?
The best place to buy a domain in Malaysia is a MYNIC-accredited registrar, because MYNIC only allows .my and .com.my registrations through its officially appointed registrars. Choose one that also sells .com, shows renewal prices upfront, and includes free DNS management and local support.
Can I buy a .my domain directly from MYNIC?
No. Since MYNIC moved to a full registry model in 2024, .MY domain names are purchased exclusively through MYNIC-accredited registrars. MYNIC still runs the registry and its WHOIS service, so you can use it to check who manages any .my domain.
What documents do I need to register a .com.my domain?
A .com.my domain is for commercial organisations, so you’ll typically need your SSM business registration (Form 9, 13, D or an equivalent document). A .my domain is more flexible and can be registered by individuals using a MyKad or passport, or by organisations with a business licence.
How much does a .com.my domain cost in Malaysia?
At Exabytes, a .com.my domain costs RM59.90 for the first year at the time of writing. When comparing different registrars, always check the renewal price as well, since international registrars tracked by TLD-List charge roughly US$40–92 a year to renew .com.my.
How do I transfer a .my domain to another registrar?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP (authorisation) code, then enter the domain and code at your new registrar and pay the transfer fee, which includes a one-year renewal. Transfers usually complete within one to seven days.
