The Kuala Lumpur Tin Market (KLTM) spot contract closed up $140 at $6,370 a tonne. Volume rose to 51 tonnes from 27 tonnes on Wednesday.
The market was closed on Thursday and Friday for Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
Last week's gains on the London Metal Exchange also helped the Malaysian market.
Three-month tin on the LME, which often guides Malaysian prices, rose $125 to $6,375 a tonne on Friday. Dealers noted initial bids for 175 tonnes against offers for 21 tonnes.
The premium for shipping a tonne of Malaysian tin to Europe widened to $190 from Wednesday's rate of $175. The premium takes into account freight, insurance and other costs.