Malaysia – known for the Petronas Twin Towers, jungles & the Batu Caves.
The year-round weather also makes it a popular travel destination for those wanting to escape the cold winter in their own country.
The issue with Malaysia, however, is that there is so much to do that you would need a lifetime to explore it all.
Several mountains can be explored, such as Mount Kinabalu.
Many exciting theme parks are scattered across the country as well, including LEGOLAND Malaysia and Sunway Lagoon.
And for those who want to stay away from all the crowdedness, you can even visit several islands, such as Sipadan Island.
Oh, and do not forget about East Malaysia, with the states Sabah and Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan – all on Borneo (shared with Brunei and Indonesia).
Malaysia is an affordable travel destination, but it may be expensive for Southeast Asian standards.
To keep things even more inexpensive for yourself, get a Malaysian SIM card or eSIM to enjoy local rates.
International roaming can be expensive. Plus, SIM cards in Malaysia are not expensive at all.
So, how much do Malaysian SIM cards cost?
You can get a Malaysian SIM card for between 7 MYR (1.50 USD) to 50 MYR (10.70 USD) from Hotlink/Maxis, Digi, Celcom, U Mobile & Yes in their stores. The MVNOs and sub-brands (RedONE, speakOUT, Tune Talk & Yoodo) sell SIM cards for between 3 MYR (0.65 USD) to 10 MYR (2.15 USD – from resellers). SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Not to mention that most mobile operators and a few mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) sell SIM cards targeted at tourists.
Such as speakOUT, with its 50 MYR SIM card with 100 GB for 7 days – the most generous (prepaid) data allowance in Malaysia.
With more than 15 mobile operators and MVNOs, I selected Malaysia's ten best prepaid SIM cards (for tourists).
The other options are either whack or (almost) impossible to get for short-term travelers.
Oh, and those living in Malaysia do not have to click this page away – you will be learning a lot about all the options in the country too 😉.
In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Malaysia. Let's do this.
Original publication: 14th of December 2019. Last updated: 17th of November 2023.
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What is the Best SIM Card in Malaysia?
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Malaysia, I recommend going with Digi or Celcom. Digi has the fastest speeds. Celcom has the best 4G/LTE coverage. Consider Celcom's MVNOs (speakOUT, redOne Malaysia Tune Talk & Yoodo) for great network performance at (slightly) lower prices.
Malaysia has six five mobile operators, one sub-brand & three Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Hotlink by Maxis
- Digi Malaysia
- Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia
- U Mobile Malaysia
- Yes Malaysia (4G/LTE & 5G NR only)
Antel Malaysia– shutting down on the 31st of December 2022- redONE Malaysia (Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia MVNO)
- speakOUT Malaysia (Digi Malaysia MVNO)
- Tune Talk (Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia MVNO)
- Yoodo (Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia sub-brand)
In this guide, I will only stick to the mobile operators and MVNOs bolded above, as they are the most popular options for travelers.
I decided to stop reviewing MVNOs (in most cases) and spend that testing time on travel eSIMs (like the ones for Malaysia, for example) instead because most Phone Travel Wiz readers avoid MVNOs. But if you really want a SIM card from an unbolded option, you have to do the research yourself, I am afraid.
Anyone 12 or older living in or visiting Malaysia can buy a Malaysian SIM card with restrictions, but you do have to comply with Malaysia's SIM card registration regulations.
And if you are younger than 12, you can still get a SIM card if your parents buy one for you (in their name).
The main restriction is that you can only have five active SIM cards in your name in Malaysia.
Besides those restrictions, you are free to use Malaysian SIM cards.
Regarding the registration requirements, you must show your passport at the point of sale.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy a Malaysian SIM Card (+Prices)?
You can expect to pay the following for Malaysian SIM cards:
- Hotlink by Maxis: 10 MYR, 25 MYR, 40 MYR & 50 MYR
- Digi Malaysia: 8 MYR, 10 MYR & 15 MYR
- Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia: 10 MYR
- U Mobile Malaysia: 10 MYR
- Yes Malaysia: 30 MYR
The following mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia: 30 MYR
Be aware that SIM cards sold at airports can be more expensive than the prices mentioned earlier.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date MYR (Malaysian Ringgit) to your currency (let's say SGD – Singaporean Dollar) exchange rates.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between MYR and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 MYR = 0.20 USD
- 10 MYR = 2.15 USD
- 100 MYR = 21.40 USD
- 1000 MYR = 214.05 USD
For any other currency, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Malaysia
The use of (travel) eSIMs has exploded in recent years.
Not only do more phones have eSIM capability (some US-sold iPhones are eSIM-only), but the number of providers adopting technology has proliferated as well.
This includes local mobile operators offering eSIM and platforms selling eSIMs (travel eSIMs).
If you want a local Malaysian eSIM, you can get one from Digi or U Mobile.
But remember that you have to comply with Malaysia's SIM card registration regulations, even when you get a Malaysian eSIM.
If you do not wish to deal with registration for whatever reason, like privacy, consider getting a travel eSIM for Malaysia.
Many eSIM providers have eSIMs for Malaysia only, eSIMs for multiple Asian destinations & even global eSIMs, which I discuss in my Malaysia eSIM buying guide.
Here is a quick introduction to your Malaysia travel eSIM options:
- Airalo: Sambungkan (Malaysia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Malaysia & Asia Five Pack
- Holafly: Malaysia & Asia – all variants include unlimited data
- Nomad: Malaysia, APAC (15 or 20 countries, depending on the variant), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
- SimOptions: Asia (32 countries)
And I know you love discounts, so use one of these codes when getting a travel eSIM:
- Airalo: DEC15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, DEC10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
If you want to know about all the prices, data options & covered countries (for the regional and global eSIMs), check out my Malaysia eSIM buying guide.
Malaysian Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Hotlink by Maxis, Digi Malaysia, Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia, U Mobile & Yes Malaysia, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
Let's see what Malaysia can offer us in terms of SIM cards.
Hotlink by Maxis
Hotlink by Maxis Communications, just Maxis, is the largest mobile operator in Malaysia.
Although it is often overtaken by Digi Malaysia, depending on the quarter.
Hotlink is a secondary brand by Maxis.
While Hotlink initially was Maxis' prepaid brand, it later added postpaid plans to Hotlink.
Hotlink was also the first mobile operator to offer Free Basic Internet, which is data browsing @ 64 Kbps (excruciating slow… but free).
This also caused the elimination of Pay As You Go data overuse fees throughout Malaysia.
Hotlink uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: N/A – shut down in March 2022 (Jendela Project)
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – coming soon through DNB
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Hotlink:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Hotlink SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Hotlink by Maxis
Hotlink has extensive coverage throughout Malaysia.
Below are Hotlink's coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:
SIM Card Price – Hotlink by Maxis
You can get a Hotlink SIM card for 10 MYR, 15 MYR, 40 MYR & 50 MYR in Hotlink or Maxis stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. Hotlink SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
The following four Hotlink SIM cards are available:
| Price | Credit | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 MYR | 5 MYR | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 25 MYR | 2 MYR | 10 GB | N/A | 365 days |
| 40 MYR | N/A | “Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 3 Mbps | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 50 MYR | N/A | “Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 6 Mbps | Unlimited | 30 days |
I do have to warn you that 3 Mbps and 6 Mbps are slow download speeds.
6 Mbps is somewhat reasonable but still annoyingly slow… you may want to get the 25 MYR SIM card if you want unrestricted speeds.
Hotlink used to have a tourist SIM card, called Hotlink Tourist SIM, but it looks like it stopped selling them (just like many of its competitors for some reason).
Dial *100# to access the Hotlink (Easy) Menu.
Dial *139# to see your Hotlink phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Hotlink has no eSIMs for prepaid customers.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Malaysia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Hotlink (in some cases).
Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular Asian destinations if you do not stay in just Malaysia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Malaysia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Sambungkan (Malaysia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Malaysia & Asia (five countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Malaysia & Asia (11 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Malaysia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Malaysia eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Hotlink for now.
Note that Hotlink offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Hotlink by Maxis
Hotlink top-up vouchers are sold in Hotlink and Maxis stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.
To top up your Hotlink SIM card, dial *111*VoucherCode# or call 122 and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *111*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Dial *122# to check your Hotlink balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Hotlink app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Hotlink by Maxis
Hotlink has two data-featured prepaid plans: High-Speed Internet (combo) & Unlimited Internet Passes (combo).
I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).
All Hotlink plans can be activated by dialing *100#.
To convert MYR to your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
High-Speed Internet – Hotlink by Maxis
The High-Speed Internet plans are combo high-speed bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following High-Speed Internet plans are available, which can be activated by dialing*100#:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 MYR | 3 GB | Unlimited | 1 day |
| 10 MYR | 10 GB | Unlimited | 1 week |
| 15 MYR | 25 GB | Unlimited | 1 week |
| 25 MYR | 20 GB | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 35 MYR | 40 GB | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 45 MYR | 75 GB | Unlimited | 1 month |
Unlimited Internet Passes – Hotlink by Maxis
The Unlimited Internet Passes are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Unlimited Internet Passes are available, which can be activated by dialing*100#:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 MYR | “Unlimited”, 20 GB @ 3 Mbps | Unlimited | 1 week |
| 40 MYR | “Unlimited”, 80 GB @ 6 Mbps | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 50 MYR | “Unlimited”, 100 GB @ 12 Mbps | Unlimited | 1 month |
APN/Internet Settings – Hotlink by Maxis
- Name: Maxis 4G
- APN: unet OR max4g
- Username: leave empty OR maxis
- Password: leave empty OR wap
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Digi Malaysia
Digi Malaysia, just Digi and not to be confused with Digi in Belize, is the second-largest mobile operator in Malaysia.
Although it often overtakes Maxis, making it the largest then.
Digi is part of the Telenor group, which is from Norway.
Telenor is also active in Asia (Pakistan – Telenor and Thailand – Dtac) and Europe (Denmark and Sweden as Telenor and as DNA in Finland).
Digi uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: Shut down in March 2022 (Jendela Project)
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – coming soon through DNB
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Digi:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Digi SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Digi Malaysia
Digi has extensive coverage throughout Malaysia.
Below are Digi's coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:
SIM Card Price – Digi Malaysia
You can get a Digi SIM card for 8 MYR, 10 MYR & 15 MYR in Digi stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. Digi SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
The following three Digi SIM cards are available:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 MYR | N/A | N/A | N/A | 60 days |
| 10 MYR 2 | 5 GB | Unlimited | 30 minutes | 30 days |
| 15 MYR | 6 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter
2 available from resellers only (not in Digi stores)
Digi used to have a tourist SIM card, called Digi Traveler SIM, but it looks like it stopped selling them (just like many of its competitors for some reason).
Dial *128# to access the Digi menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is possible to get a Digi eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Malaysia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Digi.
Especially if you get an Asia-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Malaysia in my Malaysia eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Sambungkan (Malaysia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Malaysia & Asia (five countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Malaysia & Asia (11 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Malaysia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Malaysia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Digi for now.
Note that Digi offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digi Malaysia
Digi top-up vouchers are sold in Digi stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.
The following (online) Digi top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 5 MYR | 5 days |
| 10 MYR | 10 days |
| 15 MYR | 15 days |
| 30 MYR | 30 days |
| 50 MYR | 50 days |
| 100 MYR | 120 days |
To top up your Digi SIM card, dial *123*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *123*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *126# to check your Digi balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyDigi app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digi Malaysia
Digi has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- Exclusive Starter Pack Plans (combo)
- Raja Kombo Plans
- Prepaid NEXT Plans (combo)
- RDY Plan (combo)
- Pakej Data Khas Belia Plans
- 3-Months Bundles (data)
- Prepaid NEXT Plans 5G Boosters
All Digi plans can be activated by dialing *128#.
I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).
To convert MYR to your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Exclusive Starter Pack Plans – Digi Malaysia
The Exclusive Starter Pack plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.
The following Exclusive Starter Pack are available, which can be activated by dialing *128#:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 MYR | 5 GB | Unlimited | 30 minutes | 7 days |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter
Raja Kombo Plans – Digi Malaysia
The Raja Kombo plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.
The following Raja Kombo are available, which can be activated by dialing *128#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | International Minutes 3 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 MYR | Raja Kombo 15 | 0.5 GB | Unlimited 2 | N/A | 30 minutes | 30 days |
| 30 MYR | Raja Kombo 30 | 6 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 45 minutes | 30 days |
| 35 MYR | Raja Kombo 35 | 12 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 60 minutes4 | 30 days |
| 45 MYR | Raja Kombo 45 | 25 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 75 minutes 4 | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, IMO, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
2 for YouTube only
3 to Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar/Burma, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam
4 +extra 30 minutes
Prepaid NEXT Plans – Digi Malaysia
The Prepaid NEXT Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.
The following Prepaid NEXT Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *128#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1, 2 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MYR | Next 20 | 15 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
| 30 MYR | Next 30 | 20 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
| 35 MYR | Next 35 | 30 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 40 MYR | Next Unlimited 40 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 48 MYR | Next 5G 48 | 30 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter
2 only when auto-renewal is/stays enabled
3 +unlimited data for Arena of Valor, Call of Duty Mobile, Free Fire, League of Legends Wild Rift, Mobile Legends Bang Bang & PUBG Mobile
RDY Plan – Digi Malaysia
The RDY plans are combo bundles (without 5G NR access for now) with local minutes.
The following RDY plan is available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 MYR | 50 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 auto-renewal
Pakej Data Khas Belia Plans – Digi Malaysia
The Pakej Data Khas Belia plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Pakej Data Khas Belia are available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MYR | 15 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter
3-Months Bundles – Digi Malaysia
The 3-Months Bundles are, as the name implies, data-only plans (without 5G NR access for now).
The following 3-Months Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 MYR | Next 15 (3 Months Bundle) | 6 GB +500 MB/month | Unlimited | 90 days |
| 105 MYR | Next 35 (3 Months Bundle) | 30 GB + 5 GB/month | Unlimited | 90 days |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter
Prepaid NEXT Plans 5G Boosters – Digi Malaysia
The Prepaid NEXT Plans 5G Boosters are, as the name implies, booster plans with data (with 5G NR access).
The following Prepaid NEXT Plans 5G Boosters are available, which can be activated by dialing *128#:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 MYR | 2 GB | 1 day |
| 6 MYR | 5 GB | 1 day |
| 12 MYR | 10 GB | 7 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Digi Malaysia
- Name: Digi
- APN: diginet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia
Celcom Axiata Malaysia, just Celcom and not to be confused with Cellcom in Canada, Guinea, Israel, or the United States, is the third-largest mobile operator in Malaysia.
It was the first mobile operator to launch 3G in Malaysia.
Surprisingly, most Malaysian Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) use the Celcom network for some reason.
The Axiata Group is also active in Bangladesh (Robi), Cambodia (Smart), Indonesia (XL Axiata), Nepal (Ncell) & Sri Lanka (Dialog).
Celcom uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: N/A – shut down in March 2022 (Jendela Project)
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – coming soon through DNB
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Celcom:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Celcom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Celcom Malaysia
Celcom has the best 4G/LTE coverage in Malaysia.
It also won the Malaysia Best Mobile Coverage Speedtest Award of 2021 (Q3-Q4).
Below are Celcom's coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:
SIM Card Price – Celcom Malaysia
You can get a Celcom SIM card, called Xpax, for 10 MYR with 6 MYR credit, 1 GB Basic Internet (@ 64 Kbps) & 10 GB for Arena of Valor, Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram & PUBG Mobile for 3 days in Celcom stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. Celcom SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Celcom Tourist SIM card.
For 30 MYY, you get 1 GB of data a day (10 GB), unlimited WeChat & WhatsApp data, 1 GB roaming data for Singapore & 1 GB roaming data for Thailand for 10 days.
Dial *118# to access the Celcom menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Celcom has no eSIMs for prepaid customers.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Malaysia, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Celcom.
Especially if you get an Asia eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Asian countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Malaysia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Sambungkan (Malaysia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Malaysia & Asia (five countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Malaysia & Asia (11 countries) – include unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Malaysia, APAC (15 or 20 countries, depending on the variant), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Malaysia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Celcom.
Note that Celcom offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Celcom Malaysia
Celcom top-up vouchers are sold in Celcom stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.
The following (online) Celcom top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 5 MYR | 5 days |
| 10 MYR | 10 days |
| 30 MYR | 30 days |
| 50 MYR | 50 days |
| 100 MYR | 100 days |
To top up your Celcom SIM card, call 1111, select option 1 & enter the VoucherCode.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would call 1111, select option 1 & enter 123456.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *118# to check your Celcom balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Celcom Life app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Celcom Malaysia
Celcom has eight data-featured prepaid plans:
- Weekly Plans (combo)
- Monthly Plans (combo)
- Daily Plans (data)
- 2X Speed Add-Ons (add-ons)
- Music Walla (music streaming add-ons)
- Games Walla (Plus) (game data add-ons)
- 5G Booster (add-on)
- Video Walla (Plus) (video streaming data add-ons)
All Celcom plans can be activated by dialing *118#.
I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).
To convert MYR to your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Weekly Plans – Celcom Malaysia
The Weekly Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 MYR | Xpax Prepaid Unlimited 12 | “Unlimited”, 20 GB @ 3Mbps | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 15 MYR | Xpax Prepaid Unlimited 15 | “Unlimited”, 20 GB @ 6 Mbps | Unlimited | 7 days |
I do have to warn you that 3 Mbps and 6 Mbps are slow download speeds.
6 Mbps is somewhat reasonable but still annoyingly slow… but you can at least video stream videos @ 1080p.
Monthly Plans – Celcom Malaysia
The Monthly Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 MYR | Xpax Prepaid Unlimited 35 | Unlimited @ 3Mbps | N/A | 30 days |
| 40 MYR | Xpax Prepaid Unlimited 40 | Unlimited @ 3Mbps | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 48 MYR | Xpax Prepaid Unlimited 5G 48 | Unlimited @ 3Mbps | Unlimited | 30 days |
I do have to warn you that 3 Mbps and 6 Mbps are slow download speeds.
6 Mbps is somewhat reasonable but still annoyingly slow… but you can at least video stream videos @ 1080p.
I know I would avoid the “unlimited” plans and go for the 35 MYR 30 GB or (better yet) 45 MYR 40 GB plans… but I am a speed cheetah 💨.
Daily Plans – Celcom Malaysia
The Daily Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access for now).
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 MYR | Unlimited | 1 hour |
| 2 MYR | Unlimited | 3 hours |
| 3 MYR | 2 GB | 24 hours |
| 5 MYR | 4 GB | 24 hours |
| 5 MYR | Unlimited | 12 hours |
| 8 MYR | Unlimited | 24 hours |
2X Speed Add-Ons – Celcom Malaysia
The 2X Speed add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons (without 5G NR access for now). It cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following 2X Speed are available, which can be activated by dialing *118#:
| Price | Data | Speed | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | 1 hour |
| 1 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | 1 night (1:00 – 8:00) |
| 2 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | 1 day (8:00 – 18:00) |
| 3 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | 6 hours |
| 10 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | Until plan expires |
Music Walla – Celcom Malaysia
The Music Walla add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons (without 5G NR access for now) for Astra Arena, Fly FM, Hot FM, Hungama, Joox, KKBOX, KOOL FM, One FM, Spotify & Syok for 30 days, costing 3 MYR. It cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Music Walla are available, which can be activated by dialing *118#:
| Price | Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 MYR | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 3 MYR | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Astra Arena, Fly FM, Hot FM, Hungama, Joox, KKBOX, KOOL FM, One FM, Spotify & Syok
Games Walla (Plus) Add-Ons – Celcom Malaysia
The Games Walla (Plus) add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons (without 5G NR access for now) for Arena of Valor, Free Fire, Garena & PUBG Mobile. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Games Walla (Plus) are available, which can be activated by dialing *118#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Games | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 MYR | Games Walla Daily | 3 GB | Arena of Valor & Free Fire | 1 day |
| 6.40 MYR | PUBG 3GB + 60UC | 3 GB | PUBG Mobile | 1 day |
| 7 MYR | Games Walla Weekly | 10 GB | Arena of Valor & Free Fire | 7 days |
| 8.80 MYR | Garena 3GB + 100GS | 3 GB | Garena | 1 day |
| 18.50 MYR | Garena 5GB + 200GS | 5 GB | Garena | 7 days |
| 20 MYR | Games Walla Monthly | 15 GB | Arena of Valor & Free Fire | 1 month |
| 24.88 MYR | PUBG 5GB + 325UC | 5 GB | PUBG Mobile | 7 days |
5G Booster – Celcom Malaysia
The 5G Booster add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons (with 5G NR access as it so obviously implies). They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 MYR | 4.5 GB | 1 day |
| 6 MYR | 15 GB | 1 day |
| 12 MYR | 30 GB | 7 days |
Video Walla (Plus) – Celcom Malaysia
The Video Walla (Plus) add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons AstroGo, iQIYI, Netflix, Viu & YouTube. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Video Walla are available, which can be activated by dialing *118*3# or *365*2#:
| Price | Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MYR | 6 GB 2 | 30 days |
| 6 MYR | 6 GB 3 | 30 days |
| 9 MYR | 9 GB 2 | 30 days |
| 12 MYR | 9 GB 3 | 30 days |
| 30 MYR | 27 GB 3 | 90 days |
| 96 MYR | 108 GB 3 | 360 days |
1 for AstroGo, iQIYI, Netflix, Viu & YouTube
2 +Viu Premium Access
3 +iQIYI Standard VIP Access
APN/Internet Settings – Celcom Malaysia
- Name: celcom4g
- APN: celcom4g
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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U Mobile Malaysia
U Mobile Malaysia, just U Mobile, is one of the smaller mobile operators in Malaysia.
It was the first mobile operator to enable VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi) in the country.
U Mobile uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N-A – national roaming with Maxis
- 3G: N/A – shut down in March 2022 (Jendela Project)
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – coming soon through DNB
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about U Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a U Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – U Mobile Malaysia
U Mobile has extensive coverage throughout Malaysia.
Below are U Mobile's coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:
You can also check out U Mobile's official coverage map here.
SIM Card Price – U Mobile Malaysia
You can get a U Mobile SIM card, Prepaid 5G-Ready Plan, for 10 MYR with 6 MYR credit and 1 GB of data for 5 days in U Mobile stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. U Mobile SIM cards are not sold at airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Be aware: U Mobile introduces a new SIM card (line) basically yearly (like most Malaysian mobile operators).
In 2021, it was called Unlimited FUNZ, which is slowly being discontinued (so if you read about this SIM card somewhere and are confused about me calling it Prepaid 5G-Ready Plan – this is why).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is possible to get a U Mobile eSIM after purchusing a SIM card and exchanging it for an eSIM (costs 10 MYR).
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Malaysia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from U Mobile (in some cases).
Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular Asian destinations if you do not stay in just Malaysia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Malaysia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Sambungkan (Malaysia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Malaysia & Asia (five countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Malaysia & Asia (11 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Malaysia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Malaysia eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with U Mobile for now.
Note that U Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – U Mobile Malaysia
U Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in U Mobile stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.
The following (online) top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 10 MYR | 10 days |
| 20 MYR | 20 days |
| 30 MYR | 30 days |
| 50 MYR | 50 days |
| 100 MYR | 100 days |
To top up your U Mobile SIM card, dial *138*VoucherCode or text the VoucherCode to 22128.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *138*123456# or text 123456 to 22128.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *118*8# to check your U Mobile balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyUMobile app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – U Mobile Malaysia
U Mobile has six data-featured prepaid plans:
- Giler Plans (combo)
- U Plans (combo)
- UMI (Unlimited Mobile Internet) Plans (combo)
- 5G Daily & Weekly Plans (data)
- Epikk Video3 (data add-ons)
- High Speed Boosters
I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).
To convert MYR to your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Giler Plans – U Mobile Malaysia
The Giler Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.
The following Giler Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *188#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 MYR | GX12 | Unlimited @ 3 Mbps | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 30 MYR | GX30 | Unlimited @ 6 Mbps | N/A | 1 month |
| 38 MYR | GX38 | Unlimited @ 12 Mbps | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 43 MYR | GX43 | Unlimited @ 12 Mbps | Unlimited | 1 month |
U Plans – U Mobile Malaysia
The U Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.
The following U Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *188*10#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 MYR | U25 | “Unlimited”, 30 GB @ 3 Mbps + 1 hour high speed data/day (30 hours) | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 35 MYR | U35 | “Unlimited”, 100 GB @ 6 Mbps 1 | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 40 MYR | U40 | “Unlimited”, 100 GB @ 6 Mbps 1 | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 50 MYR | U50 | “Unlimited”, 100 GB @ 12 Mbps 1 | Unlimited | 1 month |
1 +unlimited 5G speed on weekends
UMI (Unlimited Mobile Internet) Plans – U Mobile Malaysia
The UMI (Unlimited Mobile Internet) Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now), minutes & SMS.
The following UMI (Unlimited Mobile Internet) Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *188#:
| Price | Data 1 | Social Data 2 | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MYR | 1.5 GB 3 | 500 MB | Unlimited | 20 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
| 26 MYR | 2.5 GB 4 | 2.5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 30 MYR | 2.50 GB 3 | 2.5 GB | Unlimited | 30 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
| 36 MYR | 7.5 GB 4, 5 | 7.5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 38 MYR | 2 GB 3 | 2 GB | Unlimited | 150 minutes | 30 SMS | 30 days |
| 50 MYR | 4 GB 3 | 10 GB | Unlimited | 50 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
1 with unlimited data for Ais Kacang, Apple Music, BFM 89.9, CITYPlus FM, Fly FM, Hot FM, JOOX, KKBOX, Kool FM, KupiKupi FM, One FM, Smule, Spotify, SYOK, Tidal & Waze
2 for Astro GO, BFM, Crunchyroll, Dailymotion, Dimsum entertainment, ErosNow, Facebook Live, HeroTalkies, iflix, KOOCAN, MOX, OnFM, Pocketimes, Starlive, The Edge TV, Tonton, Twitter, Unifi playTV app, Viki, Viu, Youku Tudou, YouTube & YuppTV
3 +unlimited KKBOX, tonton & YouTube streaming
4 +unlimited WhatsApp & WeChat
5 +unlimited YouTube from 2:00 – 10:00
5G Daily & Weekly Plans – U Mobile Malaysia
The 5G Daily & Weekly Plans are data plans (with 5G NR access).
The following 5G Daily & Weekly Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *188#:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 MY | 1 GB | 1 day |
| 6 MYR | 5 GB | 1 day |
| 12 MYR | 10 GB | 7 days |
Epikk Video3 – U Mobile Malaysia
The Epikk Video3 plan is a video-streaming add-on data (without 5G NR access for now), which you can use to watch/stream videos on TikTok or YouTube.
The following Epikk Video3 plan is available, which can be activated by dialing *188#:
| Price | Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 MYR | 3 GB | 3 days |
1 for TikTok & YouTube
High Speed Boosters – U Mobile Malaysia
The High Speed Boosters are, as the name implies, data boosters (with 5G NR access).
The following High Speed Boosters are available, which can be activated by dialing *188#:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 MYR | 1 GB | 1 day |
| 6 MYR | 5 GB | 1 day |
| 12 MYR | 10 GB | 7 days |
APN/Internet Settings – U Mobile Malaysia
- Name: U Mobile
- APN: my3g
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Yes Malaysia
Yes Malaysia, just Yes and formerly known as Yes 4G, is one of the mobile operators in Malaysia.
It was the first 4G/LTE-only mobile operator in Malaysia, building its network from the ground up.
Yes never had a national roaming agreement with the other mobile operator, meaning you needed a 4G/LTE compatible device to use Yes.
Moreover, only select devices supporting 4G/LTE on select non-traditional frequencies (for Malaysian and Asian standards).
Luckily, Yes managed to get some spectrum on normal frequencies, but I still suggest checking the supported devices list to avoid surprises.
In May 2022, Yes launched 5G NR (through Digital Nasional Berhad), making it Malaysia's first 5G NR-supported mobile operator.
Yes uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – never had it
- 3G: N/A – never had it
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 2300 MHz (Band 40) & 2600 MHz (Band 38)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – through Digital Nasional Berhad
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Yes:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Yes SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Yes Malaysia
Yes has the best 4G/LTE availability in Malaysia.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below are Yes' coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:
You can also check out Yes' official coverage map here.
SIM Card Price – Yes Malaysia
You can get a Yes SIM card for 30 MYR with unlimited data (@ full speed on 5G NR and @ 7 Mbps on 4G/LTE), unlimited local minutes & unlimited on-net SMS for 30 days in Yes stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. Yes SIM cards are not sold at airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Yes has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Malaysia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Yes.
Especially if you get an Asia-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Malaysia in my Malaysia eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Sambungkan (Malaysia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Malaysia & Asia (five countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Malaysia & Asia (11 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Malaysia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Malaysia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Yes for now.
Note that Yes offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Yes Malaysia
Yes top-up vouchers are sold in Yes stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.
The following (online) Yes top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 5 MYR | 10 days |
| 10 MYR | 20 days |
| 20 MYR | 40 days |
| 30 MYR | 60 days |
To top up your Yes SIM card, text REL YourPhoneNumber VoucherCode to 0183301111.
For example, if your phone number is 123456789 and your voucher code is 123456, you would text REL 123456789 123456 to 0183301111.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Text BAL to 0183301111 to check your Yes balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyYes app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Yes Malaysia
Yes has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Yes Prepaid FT5G Unlimited (combo). It includes data (@ full speed on 5G NR and @ 7 Mbps on 4G/LTE) minutes & SMS.
This plan is enabled by default when you purchase a Yes SIM card (which is why Yes SIM cards seem so expensive compared to the competition).
I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).
To convert MYR to your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
The following Yes Prepaid FT5G Unlimited are available:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 MYR | Unlimited | Unlimited 1 | 30 days |
1 truly unlimited on 5G NR (no speed restrictions) & unlimited @ 7 Mbps on 4G/LTE
APN/Internet Settings – Yes Malaysia
- Name: Yes 4G
- APN: yesnet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Malaysia
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