Most Shop Owners Miss This Before Installing A Signboard
Opening a shop in Malaysia? ๐ฒ๐พ
Installing a signboard is not just design and install.
There are rules.
And if you miss them… it will cost you.
โ ๏ธ 1. Approval Is NOT Optional
You must apply approval from:
DBKL, MBPJ, MBJB, MBPP and other local councils.
โ No approval = fine up to RM30,000
โณ Processing usually takes 2–4 weeks
๐ If you don’t plan early, your opening gets delayed.
๐ 2. Size & Placement Rules Are Strict
Every council has different requirements.
โ Maximum width cannot exceed storefront
โ Height usually between 1.2m – 2.4m
โ Thickness restrictions
โ Distance from road and safety zones
๐ Not follow = reject
๐ Reject = redo everything again
๐ฒ๐พ 3. Bahasa Melayu Is Mandatory
Malaysia requires Bahasa Melayu on signboards.
โ Malay text must be prioritised
โ Usually needs to be at least 30%–50% bigger
๐ Many designs get rejected because of this.
๐ธ 4. Poor Planning = Extra Cost
Most business owners only realise after rejection ๐ฎ๐จ
โ Reprinting cost
โ Reinstallation fees
โ Approval delays
โ Inconsistent branding
๐ One mistake = double cost
๐ง Key Takeaway
A signboard is not just about design.
It’s about compliance, planning, and execution.
Do it right once.
Save time, save money, and avoid stress.
๐ Want A Smooth Signboard Process?
At Greatsign, we handle everything:
โ Design + compliance check
โ Council submission guidance
โ Production + installation
โ Nationwide execution
๐ So you don’t have to figure everything yourself.
๐ https://www.greatsignadvertising.com
๐ฒ https://wa.me/+60128183782
๐ธ IG: @greatsign_official | ๐ FB: Great Sign Advertising - One Stop Signboard Solutions | ๐ต Tiktok: Great Sign HQไธจSignboard Maker
Installing a signboard is not just design and install.
There are rules.
And if you miss them… it will cost you.
โ ๏ธ 1. Approval Is NOT Optional
You must apply approval from:
DBKL, MBPJ, MBJB, MBPP and other local councils.
โ No approval = fine up to RM30,000
โณ Processing usually takes 2–4 weeks
๐ If you don’t plan early, your opening gets delayed.
๐ 2. Size & Placement Rules Are Strict
Every council has different requirements.
โ Maximum width cannot exceed storefront
โ Height usually between 1.2m – 2.4m
โ Thickness restrictions
โ Distance from road and safety zones
๐ Not follow = reject
๐ Reject = redo everything again
๐ฒ๐พ 3. Bahasa Melayu Is Mandatory
Malaysia requires Bahasa Melayu on signboards.
โ Malay text must be prioritised
โ Usually needs to be at least 30%–50% bigger
๐ Many designs get rejected because of this.
๐ธ 4. Poor Planning = Extra Cost
Most business owners only realise after rejection ๐ฎ๐จ
โ Reprinting cost
โ Reinstallation fees
โ Approval delays
โ Inconsistent branding
๐ One mistake = double cost
๐ง Key Takeaway
A signboard is not just about design.
It’s about compliance, planning, and execution.
Do it right once.
Save time, save money, and avoid stress.
๐ Want A Smooth Signboard Process?
At Greatsign, we handle everything:
โ Design + compliance check
โ Council submission guidance
โ Production + installation
โ Nationwide execution
๐ So you don’t have to figure everything yourself.
๐ https://www.greatsignadvertising.com
๐ฒ https://wa.me/+60128183782
๐ธ IG: @greatsign_official | ๐ FB: Great Sign Advertising - One Stop Signboard Solutions | ๐ต Tiktok: Great Sign HQไธจSignboard Maker
Apr 04,2026