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Hantaran is the customary gift exchange of a Malay wedding— the agreed wang hantaran plus odd-numbered dulang trays of gifts flowing both ways between families. It's adat (custom), distinct from the obligatory mas kahwin. Here's how amounts, trays and etiquette work in Singapore.
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Hantaran is the customary exchange of gifts between the bride's and groom's families in a Malay wedding — headline being the wang hantaran (gift sum) plus gift trays (dulang) of items like attire, shoes, perfume, chocolates and the Quran. It's tradition, not a religious obligation — unlike mas kahwin.
There's no fixed rule — commonly $8,000–$15,000+ depending on families' agreement and means. Discuss it early and honestly; it's a gift between families, not a price.
Trays are exchanged in odd numbers — commonly the groom gives 7, 9 or 11 trays and the bride returns two more than received (e.g. 9 for 7). Typical contents: baju, shoes, bag, perfume, skincare, chocolates or fruits, sirih junjung, and the Quran and telekung for the bride.
Bridal houses and dedicated dulang decorators offer tray rental and gift styling, or DIY with rented trays. Book alongside your bridal package 3–6 months out.