Drywall Partition Cost in Malaysia (2026 Price Guide)
By YK Plasterceil · Published 21 October 2026
In Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, a double-wall drywall (gypsum board) partition costs RM6 per sq ft of wall, or RM8.80 per sq ft with rockwool insulation in the cavity for sound reduction. A typical 12 ft × 10 ft bedroom wall works out at about RM720, or RM1,056 with rockwool. These are YK Plasterceil’s rates from our July 2026 price list; door openings, removal of old walls and painting are quoted at the free site visit.
2026 drywall partition prices
These are the partition rates from our price list dated 7 July 2026, the same numbers our online cost calculator uses. They are per square foot of wall (length × height), for new installation measured on site.
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Double Wall | RM6.00 per sq ft |
| Double Wall c/w Rockwool (acoustic infill)This rate already includes the rockwool infill — it replaces the standard double-wall rate rather than adding to it. | RM8.80 per sq ft |
YK Plasterceil price list dated 7 July 2026. Rates are for new installation and are confirmed at a free site visit.
How to work out your wall area
Partitions are priced by the area of the wall, not the floor. Multiply the length of the wall by its height, both in feet. A wall 12 ft long running up to a 10 ft ceiling is 120 sq ft.
If the partition turns a corner, add the lengths of each straight run. Measure to the underside of the slab or to the ceiling, whichever the wall will meet; we confirm this at the site visit, because it changes how the wall is fixed at the top.
What a typical partition costs
Three examples worked out from the rates above. Openings and extras are listed separately because they depend on the site.
- ✦Extra bedroom in a living hall: one wall 12 ft × 10 ft = 120 sq ft. Double wall 120 × RM6 = RM720, or 120 × RM8.80 = RM1,056 with rockwool so the new room is quieter.
- ✦Office meeting room in a corner: two walls, 10 ft and 12 ft long, 9 ft high = 198 sq ft. With rockwool for privacy: 198 × RM8.80 = about RM1,742. Plus a door opening, quoted on site.
- ✦Shop-lot storeroom at the back: one wall 20 ft × 11 ft = 220 sq ft. Double wall 220 × RM6 = RM1,320. Ceilings above 10 ft are checked on site for extra access.
Is rockwool worth the extra RM2.80 per sq ft?
Rockwool is mineral wool packed into the cavity between the two sides of the wall. It cuts the sound that travels through the partition, which a hollow wall does poorly. The RM8.80 rate already includes it; it replaces the RM6 rate rather than adding to it.
It is worth it for bedrooms, meeting rooms, consultation rooms and anything next to a living area or TV. For a storeroom, a walk-in wardrobe or a simple office divider, the standard double wall is usually enough. It is far cheaper to add rockwool while the wall is open than to retrofit it later.
What isn’t in the per-sq-ft rate
The partition rates cover the steel frame, gypsum board on both sides and a jointed, skimmed finish ready for paint. These are quoted separately at the site visit:
- ✦Door and window openings, including the reinforced framing around them.
- ✦Removing an existing wall or old divider first.
- ✦Painting beyond the paint-ready skim finish.
- ✦Electrical points, switches and the wiring inside the wall.
- ✦Single-layer boarding, which isn’t on the price list.
- ✦Extra reinforcement for heavy wall-mounted items such as a large TV or shelving.
Planning power points and switches
A new room needs light switches and usually a few power points, and a meeting room may need data points too. These are run inside the stud cavity after framing and before the boards go on, so your electrician has to be booked in for that window.
Decide the positions before work starts and mark them on the floor plan. Adding a socket after the wall is boarded and skimmed means cutting into a finished wall and patching it, which costs more and rarely looks as clean.
Condos and offices: check approvals first
In a condo or an office building, internal partitions usually need management approval before work starts. Ask your management office about:
- ✦Whether they need a layout drawing of the new wall.
- ✦The renovation permit, deposit and contractor registration.
- ✦Lift booking slots for boards and debris, and permitted working hours.
- ✦For offices, any building rules on fire exits, sprinklers and air-conditioning zones that the new room will affect.
Drywall or brick?
Most internal walls added to an existing home, office or shop in Malaysia are now drywall rather than brick. Drywall goes up in days instead of weeks, it is a dry trade so there is far less mess, and it is light enough for upper floors and condo units. Brick still makes sense for wet areas and for walls that have to take very heavy fixings without planning ahead.
Our partition wall page has a side-by-side comparison of the two.
How long it takes
A single residential partition is usually finished within three to six working days, from marking out and framing to a paint-ready finish. Larger commercial fit-outs with several walls are scheduled individually, often around the tenant’s move-in date.
The order of work is: mark the wall line on the floor and ceiling, fix the steel track and studs, frame any openings, run any wiring, board both sides (with rockwool in between if specified), then tape, joint and skim.
Getting an exact price
Use the cost calculator for a quick figure, then book a free site visit. We measure the wall, check the floor and ceiling it will fix to, note any openings and electrical points, and give you an itemised quote from the rates above.
Questions, answered.
How much is a drywall partition per sq ft in Malaysia?
Our 2026 rate is RM6 per sq ft for a double-wall drywall partition, or RM8.80 per sq ft with rockwool sound insulation in the cavity. The area is the wall’s length × height.
How much does it cost to add a room with a partition wall?
For one 12 ft × 10 ft wall, about RM720 for a standard double wall or RM1,056 with rockwool. A door opening and any electrical points are quoted on top at the site visit.
Is a drywall partition soundproof?
A hollow drywall partition reduces sound only a little. With rockwool in the cavity it gives good sound insulation for bedrooms and meeting rooms, which is what the RM8.80 per sq ft rate includes.
How long does it take to install a partition wall?
A single residential partition usually takes three to six working days, from framing to a paint-ready finish.
Do I need approval to build a partition in a condo?
Usually, yes. Most condo managements require a renovation permit before internal walls go up, and some ask for a layout drawing. Check with your management office before booking the start date.
Can I hang a TV on a drywall partition?
Yes, if it is planned in. We add extra noggings or reinforced framing at the mounting point before the board goes on, so tell us about heavy fixtures before we quote.
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