A signed odds format common in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia, where the sign tells you whether you're backing the favourite or underdog.
Malay odds always sit between -1 and +1. The sign indicates which side of the bet you're on:
The underdog. Shows profit per unit staked. Bet 100, win 72 profit (172 total).
The favourite. Shows stake needed to win 1 unit. Bet 80 to win 100 (need 0.80 units staked per unit return).
| Malay | Decimal | Implied % |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | 1.72 | 58.1% |
| 1.00 | 2.00 | 50% |
| -0.80 | 2.25 | 44.4% |
| -0.50 | 3.00 | 33.3% |
Positive Malay → Decimal = Malay + 1. Negative Malay → Decimal = (1 ÷ |Malay|) + 1.
Malay odds appear primarily on Malaysian and broader Southeast Asian betting platforms, often alongside Indonesian odds and Hong Kong odds as selectable display formats — particularly for football Asian handicap and basketball point spread markets.
Enter any positive or negative Malay odds and see all seven format equivalents plus implied probability.