Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Malaysia
In Malaysia, Grab offers ride-hailing plus GrabFood, GrabMart and GrabExpress delivery work, foodpanda runs food delivery, and Lalamove matches drivers of motorcycles, cars, vans and trucks with point-to-point delivery orders. Sellers can open online stores on Shopee and Lazada or list secondhand goods on Carousell. For payments from abroad, PayPal accounts in Malaysia can receive money and withdraw ringgit (MYR) to a local bank. Upwork pays to Malaysian bank accounts in MYR through Direct to Local Bank for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and Fiverr pays through PayPal or Payoneer. Locally, DuitNow, operated by the national payments network PayNet, provides instant account-to-account transfers between participating banks and e-wallets, plus DuitNow QR payments. Practical tip: PayPal withdrawals to a Malaysian bank are free above MYR 400 but cost MYR 3 below that, so withdraw in larger amounts rather than after every small job.
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Malaysia at a glance
Platform types: 2 big marketplaces, 1 marketplace, 1 ride platform, 1 shipping gig platform, 1 card processing platform and 1 delivery platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (7)
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carousell
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free listings for personal sellers, success fee on protected sales | Carousell Balance to bank, cash in person | 2012 |
Grab
|
Super-app platform | ~16-25% commission by market | Bank transfer, GrabPay | 2012 |
Lalamove
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On-demand logistics platform | Commission deducted per order (varies by market) | Bank transfer | 2013 |
Lazada
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Online marketplace | Category commission 1-8% + ~2% payment fee | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Shopee
|
Online marketplace | Category commission ~2-11% + ~2% transaction fee | Bank transfer (local) | 2015 |
Xendit
|
Payment processor | Cards ~3%, e-wallets ~2.7%, QRIS 0.7% | Bank transfer | 2015 |
foodpanda
|
Food delivery company | Paid per delivery + tiered bonuses | Bank transfer | 2012 |
CarousellA Southeast Asian classifieds marketplace where anyone sells goods locally via app.
carousell.com50 viewsGrabSoutheast Asia leading super-app for rides, food delivery, and payments. Driver and delivery partners sign up per country and earn across se…
grab.com48 viewsLalamoveAn on-demand logistics platform from Hong Kong where drivers with motorbikes, vans, and trucks deliver across Asian and Latin American citie…
lalamove.com53 viewsLazadaSoutheast Asia major marketplace (Alibaba-owned) - sellers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam reach t…
lazada.com46 viewsShopeeSoutheast Asia largest shopping platform (Sea Limited), with open seller sign-up across its markets and a huge affiliate program.
shopee.com45 viewsXenditSoutheast Asia payment infrastructure - businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines, and neighbors accept cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers…
xendit.co42 viewsfoodpandaDelivery Hero food and grocery delivery brand across Asia, including Pakistan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Riders sign up per city and earn pe…
foodpanda.com48 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Malaysia?
Grab for ride-hailing, food and courier jobs, foodpanda for food delivery, Lalamove for van and truck delivery work, Shopee and Lazada for online selling, and Carousell for secondhand sales. Upwork and Fiverr cover remote freelance work for overseas clients.
How do freelancers in Malaysia get paid by international clients?
Upwork pays to Malaysian bank accounts in MYR through Direct to Local Bank for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and also offers PayPal and Payoneer. Fiverr pays through PayPal (no fee, USD 1 minimum) or Payoneer. PayPal balances withdraw to a Malaysian bank for free above MYR 400.
Does PayPal work in Malaysia?
Yes. Malaysian PayPal accounts can send and receive payments, and receiving personal payments is free when no currency conversion is involved. Withdrawals to a Malaysian bank account are free above MYR 400 and cost MYR 3 for smaller amounts.
Can people in Malaysia work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork lists Malaysia (MYR) for Direct to Local Bank withdrawals and requires the bank account name to match your verified Upwork name. To apply for US-only or UK-only jobs, Upwork asks for identity verification and 35 Connects for its badge. Fiverr sellers must be at least 18 to withdraw.
Which delivery and ride-hailing apps can you work for in Malaysia?
Grab covers ride-hailing plus GrabFood, GrabMart and GrabExpress deliveries. foodpanda also runs food delivery in Malaysia, and Lalamove connects drivers of motorcycles, cars, vans and trucks with point-to-point delivery orders.