Below is a concise, sourced comparison of premium timber-flooring prices in Malaysia (material + typical installation ranges, by product type and common species). I show both per square foot (sq ft) and per square metre (m2) so you can compare easily.

Summary — typical price ranges (materials only)

• Premium solid hardwood (e.g., high-grade merbau, teak, white oak): about RM25–RM70 per sq ft (≈ RM269–RM753 per m2). (resilienttimberfloor.com)
• Engineered timber (premium veneer, thicker top layer, European/US oak veneers): about RM8–RM35 per sq ft (≈ RM86–RM377 per m2); premium engineered brands can reach upper end. (flooringface.com)
• Bamboo / high‑end laminated options (premium strand‑woven bamboo, quality SPC hybrid): around RM20 per sq ft (≈ RM215 per m2) up to higher for premium treatments. (iProperty.com.my)

Typical installation and related costs

• Basic installation (straight lay, good subfloor): roughly RM3–RM8 per sq ft (≈ RM32–RM86 per m2). (resilienttimberfloor.com)
• Complex installation (herringbone, parquet, uneven subfloors, stair nosing, finishing): RM10–RM15 per sq ft (≈ RM108–RM161 per m2) or higher. (resilienttimberfloor.com)

Concrete examples found on Malaysian supplier sites

• Local supplier listings show solid Merbau starting around RM20 per sq ft (varies by board size/grade/thickness). (ecotimberdesign.com.my)
• Market guides and aggregator pages report premium parquet or European oak engineered panels priced from roughly RM60–RM300+ per m2 depending on design and veneer thickness (bulk and brand affect pricing). (accio.com)

How to interpret the ranges

• “Premium” means: premium species (white oak, teak, select merbau), thicker wear-layer (≥3 mm for engineered), high‑quality finishing (UV-cured lacquer, oil finish), and reputable brand or certified sourcing. Those factors push you toward the high end of ranges above. (accio.com)
• Engineered performs better in Malaysia’s humidity and is often the practical premium choice for condos/high-rises; solid timber is premium in appearance and resale value but costs more and needs careful installation and maintenance. (resilienttimberfloor.com)

What’s commonly excluded from the quoted “materials” price

• Subfloor prep (leveling, moisture barrier), adhesives, transitions, skirtings, delivery, removal of old flooring, and GST/import/transport for imported species — these can add materially to the final bill. Installation quotes should break these out. (resilienttimberfloor.com)

Practical next steps (recommended)

1. Measure area (m2) and decide species / engineered vs solid and veneer thickness (for engineered).
2. Get 3 written quotes from reputable local suppliers/installers that itemize: material, installation, prep, finishing, warranty, and lead time. (Suppliers shown in search results include Netwood, Eco Timber Design and local flooring specialists). (Netwood.com.my)
3. Ask for sample boards and check board width/grade/finish in person; request warranty and aftercare instructions.
4. Budget a contingency (5–10% extra material; 10–15% cost contingency for complex sites).

If you want, I can:

• convert these ranges to a total estimated cost for a specific room size (enter sq m or sq ft), or
• look up current price lists from 3 specific Malaysian suppliers/brands and return itemized quotes (I’ll fetch their latest published prices and cite each). Which would you prefer?