Significant Price Hike for Apple Mac, iPad, and HomePod in Malaysia, with Increases Reaching RM2600

Last updated on June 26, 2026June 27, 2026 by Neil Hemmings on Categories Gadget

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Notable Price Increases for Apple Products in Malaysia

Apple has officially announced a significant price hike for its Mac and iPad product lines in Malaysia, with the most substantial increase reaching an astonishing RM2,600 for the MacBook Pro 14” M5 Max.

Although Apple provided prior notice regarding potential increases, the expectation was that the surge in memory prices would predominantly impact the forthcoming iPhone 18.

Regrettably, this price escalation has broader implications, potentially prompting a ripple effect across other brands.

Context on Rising Memory Prices and Their Effects

For those unfamiliar, the surge in memory prices is chiefly attributable to the bulk allocation of memory for artificial intelligence data centers.

This diversion has resulted in a scarcity of memory available for consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops.

An imbalance between high demand and limited supply invariably leads to increased costs. Current projections suggest that memory prices may not stabilize until 2027 or 2028.

As of now, no price increases have been reported for iPhones; however, given Apple’s market dominance, many other brands are likely to follow its lead.

Consequently, if you’re considering a laptop purchase, acting promptly may be prudent—though it may already be too late for acquiring a MacBook.

This scenario does present a window of opportunity for brands willing to maintain their current pricing, though such instances may be in short supply.

Detailed Breakdown of Price Increases for Apple Products

Below is a comprehensive list of price increases across various Apple devices in Malaysia, ordered from highest to lowest:

MacBook Pro 14″ M5 Max (36GB/2TB): Old Price RM 14,999 – New Price RM 17,599 (+RM 2,600)
MacBook Pro 16″ M5 Max (36GB/2TB): Old Price RM 15,999 – New Price RM 18,499 (+RM 2,500)
Mac Studio M4 Max (36GB/512GB): Old Price RM 8,999 – New Price RM 10,999 (+RM 2,000)
MacBook Pro 16″ M5 Pro (24GB/1TB): Old Price RM 10,999 – New Price RM 12,499 (+RM 1,500)
MacBook Pro 14″ M5 Pro (24GB/1TB): Old Price RM 8,999 – New Price RM 10,299 (+RM 1,300)
iPad Pro M5 11″ (256GB) Wi-Fi: Old Price RM 4,499 – New Price RM 5,499 (+RM 1,000)
iPad Pro M5 11″ (256GB) Cellular: Old Price RM 5,399 – New Price RM 6,399 (+RM 1,000)
iPad Pro M5 13″ (256GB) Wi-Fi: Old Price RM 5,799 – New Price RM 6,799 (+RM 1,000)
iPad Pro M5 13″ (256GB) Cellular: Old Price RM 6,699 – New Price RM 7,699 (+RM 1,000)
MacBook Air 13″ M5 (16GB/512GB): Old Price RM 4,699 – New Price RM 5,499 (+RM 800)
MacBook Air 15″ M5 (16GB/512GB): Old Price RM 5,499 – New Price RM 6,299 (+RM 800)
iMac M4 (16GB/256GB): Old Price RM 5,799 – New Price RM 6,499 (+RM 700)
iPad Air M4 11″ (128GB) Wi-Fi: Old Price RM 2,799 – New Price RM 3,499 (+RM 700)
iPad Air M4 11″ (128GB) Cellular: Old Price RM 3,499 – New Price RM 4,199 (+RM 700)
iPad Air M4 13″ (128GB) Wi-Fi: Old Price RM 3,699 – New Price RM 4,399 (+RM 700)
iPad Air M4 13″ (128GB) Cellular: Old Price RM 4,399 – New Price RM 5,099 (+RM 700)
MacBook Neo (8GB/256GB): Old Price RM 2,499 – New Price RM 2,999 (+RM 500)
MacBook Neo (8GB/512GB): Old Price RM 2,899 – New Price RM 3,399 (+RM 500)
iPad Mini (128GB) Wi-Fi: Old Price RM 2,199 – New Price RM 2,699 (+RM 500)
iPad Mini (128GB) Cellular: Old Price RM 2,899 – New Price RM 3,399 (+RM 500)
MacBook Pro 14″ M5 (16GB/1TB): Old Price RM 7,849 – New Price RM 8,299 (+RM 450)
iPad 2025 (128GB) Wi-Fi: Old Price RM 1,599 – New Price RM 2,049 (+RM 450)
iPad 2025 (128GB) Cellular: Old Price RM 2,299 – New Price RM 2,749 (+RM 450)
Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi + Ethernet): Old Price RM 799 – New Price RM 1,149 (+RM 350)
Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi): Old Price RM 699 – New Price RM 949 (+RM 250)
HomePod: Old Price RM 1,549 – New Price RM 1,699 (+RM 150)
HomePod Mini: Old Price RM 529 – New Price RM 599 (+RM 70)

It is hoped that this increase will not adversely affect the pricing of existing stock, refurbished, or used devices, as these items should have already been accounted for financially.

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I'm Neil Hemmings from Anaheim, CA, with an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Diablo Valley College. As Senior Tech Associate and Content Manager at RS Web Solutions, I write about AI, gadgets, cybersecurity, and apps – sharing hands-on reviews, tutorials, and practical tech insights.