Short answer: our pick is the Panasonic TK-AS45 Alkaline Water Purifier at RM1,899.10 on Shopee Malaysia (checked 2 November 2026), for anyone who wants a filtered, alkaline-capable purifier at the lowest price on this list. If you want a tankless unit instead, the SK magic JIKSOO Hyper is RM2,100 and the LG PuriCare WD516AN is RM3,439 on Shopee Malaysia (both checked 2 November 2026). This guide has gone from eight picks to three, because we could only stand behind the models that have a live listing with a price we could read today.
Contents
- Compare the 3 picks
- Best for alkaline water: Panasonic TK-AS45 Alkaline Water Purifier
- Best for a lower-priced tankless: SK magic JIKSOO Hyper
- Best for a slim tankless: LG PuriCare Tankless Water Purifier WD516AN
- How we chose
- How to choose a water purifier in Malaysia
- Water purifier questions
- Water purifier vs water filter
- What changed on 2 November 2026
- Related articles
SK magic JIKSOO HyperRM2,100Shopee
LG PuriCare Tankless Water Purifier WD516ANRM3,439Shopee
Panasonic TK-AS45 Alkaline Water PurifierRM1,899.10Shopee
Compare the 3 picks
| Model | Type | Price on Shopee Malaysia | Seller | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic TK-AS45 | Alkaline purifier | RM1,899.10 | Panasonic e-Partner - Signature Mall | 2 November 2026 |
| SK magic JIKSOO Hyper | Tankless purifier | RM2,100 | Filter mall | 2 November 2026 |
| LG PuriCare WD516AN | Tankless, hot/cold/ambient | RM3,439 | my_baby_shop | 2 November 2026 |
Best for alkaline water: Panasonic TK-AS45 Alkaline Water Purifier
The TK-AS45 is the pick for taste and pH rather than temperature, and it is the cheapest of the three at the price we read. It loses if you want hot or cold water on tap: we saw no hot or cold mode in the listing, so skip it if you want a dispenser. We make no health claim for alkaline water. The setting changes how the water tastes, and we have not seen evidence that it does more than a normal purifier.
2 more points
Alkaline water purifier, model TK-AS45-ZMA, four-stage purification per the listing title.
Checked on Shopee Malaysia on 2 November 2026: RM1,899.10 from Panasonic e-Partner - Signature Mall.
Best for a lower-priced tankless: SK magic JIKSOO Hyper
The Hyper is RM1,339 cheaper than the LG on Shopee Malaysia as of 2 November 2026, and that gap is the reason to consider it. The catch is supply: we found one Shopee listing for it, from a third-party shop with 5 sales, so ask the shop about warranty and installation before you pay. Skip it if you want to buy only from a brand or Mall store.
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Tankless water purifier. Size and temperature range are SK magic's published figures from our earlier write-up, not retested.
Checked on Shopee Malaysia on 2 November 2026: RM2,100 from Filter mall.
Best for a slim tankless: LG PuriCare Tankless Water Purifier WD516AN
The WD516AN is the dearest pick at RM3,439, and the price is the reason to skip it if you only need drinking water: it is RM1,539.90 above the Panasonic. It is the one to look at if you want a tankless unit from a large appliance brand. Prices vary by seller: another Shopee shop (SS Audio) listed the same model for more on the same day, and the listing we link says 1 year Careship.
2 more points
Tankless water purifier, model WD516AN, four-stage filtration with hot, cold and ambient modes per the listing title.
Checked on Shopee Malaysia on 2 November 2026: RM3,439 from my_baby_shop.
How we chose
On 2 November 2026 we searched Shopee Malaysia for each of the eight models in the previous version of this guide and read the price, the seller name and the model name in each listing title. We kept a model only when a listing matched the model name and showed a price. Lazada blocks automated reads, so no Lazada price appears in this guide: the Lazada buttons are shown without a price and we have not confirmed those listings. We did not buy or test any of these purifiers, so we say "checked" and nothing more.
How to choose a water purifier in Malaysia
Do you want hot and cold water, or just filtered water?
Choose a tankless or dispenser model such as the SK magic or the LG if you want hot, cold and ambient water from one tap. Choose the Panasonic if filtered water at the lowest price is enough.
What do the filters cost to replace?
Ask the seller for the cartridge schedule and the price of a replacement set before you buy. We did not verify filter prices for any pick here.
Who sells it, and what warranty comes with it?
The same model can have different prices and cover from different sellers, as the LG shows. Read the warranty line in the listing and ask the shop if it is unclear.
Will it fit your counter?
Measure first. SK magic lists the Hyper at 17cm wide, 49cm deep and 39cm high.
Water purifier questions
What is the most efficient water filter?
There is no single answer, because it depends on what you need removed. We did not test what any of these three removes, so we cannot rank them on filtration. We can say which is cheapest (Panasonic, RM1,899.10) and which are tankless (SK magic and LG).
What is the best mineral water brand in Malaysia?
This guide is about water purifiers, not bottled water, and we have not ranked bottled brands.
How often should I replace my water filter?
Follow the replacement interval in the maker's manual for your model. We did not check the interval for these three, so ask the seller for the cartridge schedule and cost before buying.
Do water filters remove fluoride?
Not necessarily. Whether fluoride is removed depends on the filter type, and we did not test fluoride removal on any pick here. If it matters to you, check the maker's stated specifications first.
Water purifier vs water filter
The two terms are often used interchangeably. In general, a filter strains particles out of water, while a purifier adds steps such as UV or reverse osmosis. Many products combine them, so read what the maker says each stage does rather than relying on the name.
What changed on 2 November 2026
We rechecked the Shopee Malaysia price for all three picks and replaced the Panasonic listing. We removed five picks: Xiaomi Mijia Smart Water Purifier Dispenser MRH112 (our stored Shopee link was a different model, MRHB31, and we found no MRH112 listing on Shopee), Coway Ombak (the brand page link no longer worked, and the Shopee listings we found were mostly used units), SK magic JIKSOO Ria, Aqua Kent Coral Table Top and Sterra Y Tank Tabletop (we found no Shopee listing for the model with a price we could read). We also removed Senheng buttons that landed on the Senheng homepage instead of the product.
