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An updated classification of <em>Polyalthia</em> in Peninsular Malaysia is presented. A synopsis (listing of species with synonymy and typification, and keys to species) is presented for the genera <em>Huberantha</em>, <em>Maasia</em>, <em>Monoon</em> and <em>Polyalthia sensu stricto</em>. One new species (<em>Polyalthia pakdin</em> I.M.Turner &amp; Utteridge sp. nov.) is described and a conservation assessment presented for it. <em>Monoon xanthopetalum</em> Merr. represents a new record for Peninsular Malaysia. Six new lectotypes are designated.<br /><br />