A ready-made safety sign board is RM96.90 per m², which is about RM9.00 per square foot, with a minimum charge of RM19.00 per piece. The price is the same on PP hollow board, PVC foam board and steel sheet. If you only need the sign as a sticker, it is RM48.40 per m² (about RM4.50 per square foot), with a minimum charge of RM6.00 per piece.
That means the material is not a budget decision. It is a decision about where the sign will hang and how long it has to stay there. The rest of this page helps you choose.
How much does a safety sign cost in Malaysia?
Safety and regulatory signs are priced by area: the width times the height, at the rate for the material, with a minimum charge for each piece. A small sign pays the minimum. A large one pays the area rate.
| Material | Rate per m² | About, per sqft | Minimum per piece |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandaku Colourfit EG Steel Sheet 0.5mm | RM96.90 | RM9.00 | RM19.00 |
| PVC Foamboard 5mm | RM96.90 | RM9.00 | RM19.00 |
| PP Hollow Board 4mm | RM96.90 | RM9.00 | RM19.00 |
| Sticker Only | RM48.40 | RM4.50 | RM6.00 |
| Static Cling Sticker | RM48.40 | RM4.50 | RM6.00 |
| Magnet Sheet (500 micron, laminated) | RM96.90 | RM9.00 | RM22.00 |
As one real example from the checkout tonight: a 600 × 300 mm sign in Tandaku Colourfit EG Steel Sheet 0.5mm is RM19. That is the price of one piece, before delivery and any paid options.
There is no minimum order quantity and no setup fee. Type your size on the regulatory sign page and the exact price shows before you order.
Which material should you choose: PP board, PVC foam or steel?
Because all three boards cost the same, pick the one that suits the place.
| Material | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| EG Steel Sheet 0.5mm | Electro-galvanised steel with a UV print, rust-resistant | Gates, fences, plant rooms, construction sites, anywhere the sign gets knocked |
| PVC Foamboard 5mm | Dense, smooth, rigid and waterproof board with clean edges | Indoor walls, corridors, offices, workshops, store rooms |
| PP Hollow Board 4mm | Light, waterproof corrugated board, indoor and outdoor | Temporary sites, short projects, signs that get moved or cable-tied to a fence |
Steel is the one to choose when the sign has to stay outdoors for a long time or sits where people and machines brush past it. It is thin, so it fixes flat against a wall or a gate.
PVC foam board looks the neatest indoors. It is thicker, so it reads as a proper board on a wall.
PP hollow board is the lightest. It is the sensible choice when the sign is temporary, such as a short renovation or an event, and you do not want to drill for it.
If the sign will face full sun and rain for years, read how to make outdoor signage last in Malaysian weather before you decide how to fix it.
When is a sticker enough?
Often. A sticker costs half the board rate, and many safety signs only need to sit on a surface that is already there.
- Sticker Only is a waterproof vinyl sticker of the sign. Peel and stick it on glass, doors, walls or an existing board. Good for a glass door, a machine guard, a cabinet or a smooth painted wall.
- Static Cling Sticker has no glue. It holds on the inside of glass and car windows, can be moved, and leaves no residue. Good when the sign is temporary or the landlord does not allow adhesive.
- Magnet Sheet sticks to car doors and metal surfaces and comes off any time. Good for a sign that moves between vehicles or steel cabinets.
A sticker is not enough on a rough wall, a chain-link fence or bare brick. It needs a smooth, clean surface. For those places, order the board.
What do the colours on a safety sign mean?
The colour tells the reader what kind of message it is before they read a word.
| Colour | Meaning | Typical sign |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Stop, do not, or fire equipment | No entry, no smoking, fire extinguisher |
| Yellow | Warning, take care | Danger, wet floor, forklift area |
| Blue | Mandatory, you must | Wear a helmet, wear safety shoes |
| Green | Safe condition | Exit, first aid, assembly point |
So a mandatory sign is blue, and a warning sign is yellow. Red is used for danger and prohibition because it stands out and people already read it as stop.
This matters when you order. Keep the colours of the ready-made design as they are. A helmet sign recoloured to match a company brand stops reading as an instruction.
What size should a safety sign be?
Big enough to read from where a person has to decide. A sign at a gate is read from a vehicle. A sign on a door is read from an arm's length.
A simple way to choose: stand where the reader will stand, and hold up a sheet of paper at the spot where the sign will go. If you cannot see the paper clearly, the sign needs to be larger.
Some signs have a size set by a rule. The no-smoking sign is one, and the KKM no-smoking sign guide lists it. If your site has a safety officer, a landlord or an auditor, ask them for the size before you order.
Signs are cut to the size you type, up to a full sheet of 1.22m × 2.44m.
Do you need a glow in the dark sign?
Only where the sign has to be read when the lights fail: exit routes, stairwells, switchboards. A glow sign charges under ordinary light and glows green in the dark, with no wiring or battery.
| Glow option | Rate per m² | About, per sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Glow in the Dark Sticker | RM183.00 | RM17.00 |
| Glow Sticker + PVC Foamboard 5mm | RM279.90 | RM26.00 |
| Glow Sticker + Acrylic 3mm Board | RM387.50 | RM36.00 |
It costs more than a normal sign, so use it where it does a job. A helmet sign at a site entrance does not need to glow. An exit arrow in a stairwell does. Price one on the glow sign page.
How long does a safety sign take to make?
Standard production is 3 working days. Order and pay before 2pm on a working day and it is ready on the third working day after it, between 6pm and 12am.
If an inspection is close, choose Express at checkout. Express is 30% of the order, with a minimum of RM20 and a maximum of RM150, and a printed sign is ready the next working day. How the clock works for urgent printing explains the cut-off.
Courier transit is on top of that: 1 to 2 working days in the Klang Valley and 2 to 4 working days for the rest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Buying for a whole factory or many branches? The same design and size gets a quantity discount, applied automatically in the cart: 100 to 499 pieces 5% off, 500 to 1,999 pieces 10% off, and 2,000 pieces and above 15% off.
What goes wrong with safety signs, and how do you avoid it?
- The sign is too small. It looked fine on the screen and cannot be read from the gate. Check the size on site first.
- The wrong material for the place. A sticker on a dusty rough wall peels. A light board on an open fence flaps in the wind. Match the material to the surface.
- Too many signs in one spot. A wall of signs is not read. Put each sign where the hazard is.
- The sign is hidden. Behind a door that stays open, behind stacked stock, or above eye level. Place it where the eye already goes.
- Ordering one at a time. List every sign the site needs, then order together, so they match in size and material.
For a factory or a warehouse, which signboard each type of business needs covers the rest of the signage as well.
FAQ
How much is a safety sign board in Malaysia?
A safety sign board is RM96.90 per m², about RM9.00 per square foot, with a minimum charge of RM19.00 per piece. The price is the same on PP Hollow Board 4mm, PVC Foamboard 5mm and EG Steel Sheet 0.5mm. The page shows the exact price as you type your size.
Where to buy safety signs in Malaysia?
You can order them online on the regulatory sign page. Pick the sign, choose the material, type the size and the price shows before you pay. Delivery is nationwide, or you can collect in Seri Kembangan.
Which colour are mandatory safety signs?
Mandatory signs are blue. They tell people what they must do, such as wear a helmet or safety shoes. Red is for prohibition and fire equipment, yellow is for warnings, and green is for safe conditions such as exits and first aid.
Why are warning signs yellow?
Yellow with black is one of the easiest colour pairs to see from a distance and in poor light. People have learned to read it as take care, so the message lands before the words are read. That is why a warning sign should keep its yellow and not be recoloured.
Where should safety signs be placed?
Place each sign at the hazard or just before it, at eye level, where a person still has time to act. Keep it clear of doors that swing open, stacked goods and other signs. If a rule or an auditor sets the position, follow that first.
Can I order just one safety sign?
Yes. There is no minimum order quantity and no setup fee. One small board pays the minimum charge of RM19.00 per piece, and one sticker pays the minimum charge of RM6.00 per piece.