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Malaysia: 9 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

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 (1.60 USD) to 50 MYR (11.35 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 (0.70 USD) to 10 MYR (2.25 USD – from resellers). SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Not to mention that most mobile network 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 network 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.

Buying a SIM Card in Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Hotlink, Celcom, U Mobile, Yes, speakOUT, Yoodo, Tune Talk & redONE)

Original publication: 14th of December 2019. Last updated: 3rd of June 2023.


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Can You Buy a SIM Card in Malaysia?

Anyone 12 years old or older living in or visiting Malaysia can buy a Malaysian SIM card from the mobile network operators (Hotlink (Maxis), Digi, Celcom (+ Yoodo), U Mobile & Yes) or MVNOs (redONE, speakOUT & Tune Talk) with some restrictions. Tourist SIM cards are usually only available to those 18 years or older.

The main restriction is that you can only have five active SIM cards in your name in Malaysia.

Besides that restriction, you are free to use Malaysian SIM cards.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

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Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Malaysia).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Malaysia?

You can get a Malaysian SIM card in Hotlink/Maxis, Digi, Celcom (also for Yoodo), U Mobile, Yes & Altel stores. Resellers, like 7-Eleven, also sell SIM cards (especially for the MVNOs). They are also sold at various airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL – KLIA(2)) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

You can buy a Malaysian SIM card in the following airports:

  • Kota Kinabalu – Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
  • Kuala Lumpur – Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
  • Kuching – Kuching International Airport (KCH)
  • Langkawi – Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
  • Miri – Miri Airport (MYY)
  • Penang – Penang International Airport (PEN)
  • Sandakan – Sandakan Airport (SDK)

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
  • Antel Malaysia: 7 MYR – shutting down on the 31st of December 2022
  • redONE Malaysia: 10 MYR
  • speakOUT Malaysia: 10 MYR
  • Tune Talk: 5 MYR
  • Yoodo: 3 MYR

The following mobile operators also have SIM cards targetting tourists:

  • Hotlink by Maxis: N/A – not sold anymore, but SIM cards are sold at airports
  • Digi Malaysia: N/A – not sold anymore, but SIM cards are sold at airports
  • Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia: 30 MYR
  • U Mobile Malaysia: N/A – not sold anymore, but SIM cards are sold at airports
  • Yes Malaysia: N/A – SIM cards are not sold at airports
  • Antel Malaysia: N/A – SIM cards are not sold at airports – shutting down on the 31st of December 2022
  • redONE Malaysia: N/A – SIM cards are not sold at airports
  • speakOUT Malaysia: 50 MYR
  • Tune Talk: 25 MYR & 50 MYR
  • Yoodo: N/A – SIM cards are not sold at airports

For up-to-date MYR:your currency (let's say SGD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

  • 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)
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Can You Use Your Phone in Malaysia?

Malaysia uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Malaysia. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Malaysia, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

ITU Regions Map by Phone Travel Wiz

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Malaysia.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Thailand or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Malaysia (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Malaysia

Malaysia has six mobile network operators, one sub-brand & three Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) easily accessible to travelers 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)

The following frequencies are used in Malaysia:

  • 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), 2300 MHz (Band 40) & 2600 MHz (Band 7 & Band 38)
  • 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Malaysia, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

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VoLTE & VoWiFi in Malaysia

Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Malaysia. However, not all mobile operators offer both services.

This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Malaysia (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Malaysia:

  • Hotlink by Maxis
  • Digi Malaysia
  • Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia
  • U Mobile Malaysia

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Malaysia:

  • Yes Malaysia

The following mobile operators do not offer VoLTE or VoWiFi to prepaid customers in Malaysia:

  • Antel Malaysia – shutting down on the 31st of December 2022

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

5G NR in Malaysia

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Malaysia since May 2022. It is available on the Yes network through Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB). The other mobile operators have shown interest in launching 5G NR with DNB, but it has been a long process so far.

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.

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Best eSIM in Malaysia

Digi, U Mobile, speakOUT, Tune Talk & Yoodo offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.

The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Malaysia.

But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.

Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).

So here are the 18 best eSIMs for Malaysia:

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Malaysia, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).

If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Malaysia, you better check out my Malaysia eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

SIM Card Registration in Malaysia

SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Malaysia. It will be done at the point of sale.

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Moreover, you can have up to five active prepaid SIM cards ACROSS all mobile operators in Malaysia.

This restriction applies to both Malaysian citizens and non-citizens (including migrant workers and tourists).

What happens when you try going over this limit? I do not know – be my guest and try it 😏.

Sales & Service Tax (SST) in Malaysia

Malaysia has a 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST), which replaced the former Goods and Service Tax (GST) in September 2018.

The SST was also applicable to mobile services, including top-ups and buying plans.

However, only six days later, the Malaysian government announced that prepaid services were exempt from the Service Tax.

This meant that a 10 MYR top-up would leave you 10 MYR and not 9.4(3) MYR.

But there is a catch – this exemption only applies to Malaysian citizens – not to non-citizens and tourists.

So as a traveler, a 10 MYR recharge will leave you with 9.4(3) MYR.

Malaysia Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Flag of Malaysia

Malaysia is one of the more popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia.

It is also relatively affordable, but not the cheapest in the region.

The same can be said about mobile data rates in Malaysia.

The average price for 1 GB of data in Malaysia is 2 MYR (0.45 USD), below the Asian average of 1.47 USD. The world average is 3.12 USD.

In fact, Malaysia is the third-cheapest country for mobile data in Southeast Asia, behind Thailand and Cambodia, but ahead of Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei & Timor-Leste – in that order.

Some data-featured prepaid plans can be generous in Malaysia, but that is not always the case.

While the prices for data-featured plans are low, will you also get slow speeds in Malaysia?

Kind of.

Malaysia's median mobile download speed is around 31 Mbps.

For reference, the global median is around 31 Mbps at the moment.

Malaysia has the third-slowest median download speeds compared to its (indirect) neighbors, faster than Indonesia (17.33 Mbps) and the Philippines (22.35 Mbps) but (way) slower than Brunei (79.50 Mbps), Singapore (69.04 Mbps), Vietnam (39.39 Mbps) & Thailand (35.16 Mbps).

Malaysia's mobile download speeds have increased by 55.5% year on year.

Okay, now it is time to know which mobile operator is the fastest in Malaysia.

That would be Digi, with a speed score of 33.19. Followed by Hotlink/Maxis (31.94), U Mobile (30.92), Celcom (28.14) & Unifi (13.27).

At the time of writing, Yes, not listed in the ranking above (about as fast as Unifi), is the only mobile operator that has launched 5G NR, so there is not much I can say about 5G NR in Malaysia.

Anyway, so what about coverage? Which mobile operator has the best coverage?

Honestly, the six mobile operators cover almost all of Malaysia, but Yes has the best availability.

When looking at 4G/LTE coverage experience, Celcom wins with a score of 9.2 (on a 10-point scale), ahead of Digi and Hotlink/Maxis (8.6), U Mobile (7.7), Unifi (7) & Yes (6.9).

Remember, there is no 3G in Malaysia anymore, as part of the Jendela Project (although the shut down was extended to March 2022 instead of the end of December 2021).

Digi Malaysia 3G Shut Down Jendela Plan
© Digi Malaysia

So if you are in a location where 4G/LTE (or 5G NR with Yes) is unavailable, you will jump back to 2G (not with Yes), which is extremely slow.

So what about the overall network performance by the Malaysian mobile operators?

Digi and Hotlink/Maxis are the winners of the Malaysia Mobile Experience Awards of September 2022.

For the fastest speeds, you want to go with Digi.

For extensive 4G/LTE coverage, Celcom is the pick.

If you want to try out 5G NR, Yes is the one to go for (for now).

But be careful: many Malaysian mobile operators will claim they offer unlimited data plans.

These plans are at reduced speeds (3 Mbps or 6 Mbps most of the time), or you get unlimited data with a high-speed data allowance.

Often, you have to dig through the Fair-Use Policy (FUP) or Terms of Conditions to find out why it takes ages to load web pages.

Fortunately, I did all that digging for you, and I will mention when you have a FUP to deal with or when you are constantly dealing with reduced speeds.

With low SIM card prices, extensive nationwide coverage, average mobile download speeds, and incredibly low mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Malaysia.

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Currency in Malaysia

20 Malaysian Ringgit Bank Note
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Malaysia uses the Malaysian Ringgit with the symbol MYR (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as RM. For example, 25 MYR = RM25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between MYR and USD (US Dollars):

  • 1 MYR = 0.25 USD
  • 10 MYR = 2.30 USD
  • 100 MYR = 22.70 USD
  • 1000 MYR = 227.15 USD

For up-to-date MYR:your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool

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Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).

I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.

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Malaysian Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Hotlink by Maxis, Digi Malaysia, Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia, U Mobile, Yes Malaysia, redONE Malaysia, speakOUT Malaysia, Tune Talk & Yoodo, 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)

With that being said, let’s see what Malaysia has to offer to us.


Hotlink by Maxis Malaysia Logo
© Hotlink

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

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:

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:

PriceCreditDataLocal MinutesValidity
10 MYR5 MYRN/AN/A30 days
25 MYR2 MYR10 GBN/A365 days
40 MYRN/A“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 3 MbpsUnlimited30 days
50 MYRN/A“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 6 MbpsUnlimited30 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 by Maxis Malaysia SIM Cards

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.

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Hotlink has no eSIMs for prepaid customers.

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Malaysia (without personal detail capturing), you can get Malaysia Sambungkan eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Malaysia Sambungkan eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 days
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

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If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Airalo Asialink eSIM to be used in 13 Asian countries 1 with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

1 currently, newly bought Asialink eSIMs cannot be used in Singapore. Airalo is working on re-including Singapore in its Asialink offering

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Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

I have used, and will be using, the Airalo Asialink eSIM in every country it can be used in.

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Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malaysia.

You can read about them in my Best Malaysia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

Note that Hotlink offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

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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).

Hotlink by Maxis Malaysia App
© Hotlink

Hotlink has four data-featured prepaid plans:

All Hotlink plans can be activated by dialing *100#.

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.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

The Unlimited Plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

The following Unlimited Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing*100#:

PriceDataNighttime Data 1Local MinutesValidity
40 MYR“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 3 MbpsUnlimitedUnlimited30 days
50 MYR“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 6 MbpsUnlimitedUnlimited30 days
60 MYR“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 18 MbpsUnlimitedUnlimited30 days

1 from 2am to 2pm each day with uncapped speeds

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… 18 Mbps is fine (although 25 Mbps is recommended for video streaming @ 4K – 18 Mbps is fast enough for 1080p and 1440p (2K)).

Hotlink by Maxis Malaysia Unlimited Plans

The Pantas Plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Pantas Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing*100#:

PriceDataValidity
10 MYR5 GB365 days
25 MYR15 GB30 days
35 MYR30 GB30 days
Hotlink by Maxis Malaysia Fast Internet Passes

The Streaming Plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access for now).

The following Streaming Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing*100#:

PriceData 1Nighttime Data 2, 3, 4Validity
20 MYR5GBUnlimited30 days
25 MYR15 GBUnlimited30 days
40 MYR25 GBUnlimited30 days

1 uncapped high speed until quota exhaustion, after which the data usage shall be throttled to the speed of 64 kbps until expiry
2 for streaming on Facebook, Instagram, JOOX, Spotify, TikTok, Twitter, VIU & YouTube
3 from 6 am to 6 pm each day with uncapped speeds
4 uncapped high-speed quota of up to 100 GB, after which speed will be capped at 512 kbps

Hotlink by Maxis Malaysia Streaming Passes

The Work From Home Plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access for now).

The following Work From Home Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing*100#:

PriceData 1Work From Home Data 2, 3Validity
20 MYR5 GBUnlimited30 days
25 MYR15 GBUnlimited30 days
40 MYR25 GBUnlimited30 days

1 uncapped high speed until quota exhaustion, after which the data usage shall be throttled to the speed of 64 kbps until expiry
2 +unlimited data for Work From Home apps: Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Office 365, OneDrive, Outlook, Skype, WeChat, WhatsApp & Zoom
3 uncapped high-speed quota of up to 100 GB, after which speed will be capped at 512 kbps

Hotlink by Maxis Malaysia Work From Home Plans
  • 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 Logo
© 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).

Digi Malaysia SIM Card
© Digi Malaysia

The following three Digi SIM cards are available:

PriceDataSocial Data 1Local MinutesValidity
8 MYRN/AN/AN/A60 days
10 MYR 25 GBUnlimited30 minutes30 days
15 MYR6 GBUnlimitedN/A30 days

1 for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter
2 available from resellers only (not in Digi stores)

Digi Malaysia Stores
© Digi Malaysia

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.

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It is possible to get a Digi eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for future eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Malaysia (without personal detail capturing), you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (eight options):

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 days
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readerss
  7. Unlimited/60 days
  8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asia nations, consider the Holafly Asia eSIM to be used in 11 Asian countries with two variants:

  1. 6 GB/15 days (max. 500 MB/day) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 10 GB/30 days (max. 500 MB/day) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Holafly Asia eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malaysia.

You can read about them in my Best Malaysia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

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).

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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-UpValidity
5 MYR5 days
10 MYR10 days
15 MYR15 days
30 MYR30 days
50 MYR50 days
100 MYR120 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).

Digi Malaysia MyDigi Mobile App
© Digi Malaysia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digi Malaysia

Digi has eight data-featured prepaid plans:

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.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Prepaid NEXT Plans – Digi Malaysia

The Prepaid NEXT Plans are, as the name implies, 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#:

PricePlanDataSocial Data 1, 2Local MinutesValidity
15 MYRNext 156 GBUnlimitedN/A30 days
20 MYRNext 2015 GBUnlimitedN/A30 days
30 MYRNext 3020 GBUnlimitedN/A30 days
35 MYRNext 3530 GBUnlimitedUnlimited30 days
40 MYRNext Unlimited 40UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited30 days
68 MYRRDY50 GBUnlimited 3Unlimited30 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

Digi Malaysia NEXT Plans
Prepaid Monthly Plan Boosters – Digi Malaysia

The Prepaid Monthly Plan Boosters are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.

The following Prepaid Monthly Plan Boosters are available, which can be activated by dialing *128#:

PriceDataValidity
3 MYR1.5 GBUntil plan expires
5 MYR3 GBUntil plan expires
8 MYR6 GBUntil plan expires
10 MYR10 GBUntil plan expires
Exclusive Starter Pack Plans – Digi Malaysia

The Exclusive Starter Pack plans are, as the name implies, 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#:

PriceDataSocial Data 1Local MinutesValidity
10 MYR5 GBUnlimited30 minutes7 days

1 for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter

Digi Malaysia Exclusive Starter Pack Plan
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#:

PricePlanDataSocial Data 1Local MinutesInternational Minutes 3Validity
15 MYRRaja Kombo 150.5 GBUnlimited 2N/A30 minutes30 days
30 MYRRaja Kombo 306 GBUnlimitedN/A45 minutes30 days
35 MYRRaja Kombo 3512 GBUnlimitedUnlimited60 minutes430 days
45 MYRRaja Kombo 4525 GBUnlimitedUnlimited75 minutes 430 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

Digi Malaysia Raja Kombo Plans
Pakej Data Khas Belia Plans – Digi Malaysia

The Pakej Data Khas Belia plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Pakej Data Khas Belia are available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:

PriceDataSocial Data 1Validity
20 MYR15 GBUnlimited30 days

1 for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter

Digi Malaysia Pakej Data Khas Belia Plans
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#:

PricePlanDataSocial Data 1Validity
45 MYRNext 15 (3 Months Bundle)6 GB +500 MB/monthUnlimited90 days
105 MYRNext 35 (3 Months Bundle)30 GB + 5 GB/monthUnlimited90 days

1 for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter

Digi Malaysia 3-Months Bundles
Pakej Remaja Keluarga Malaysia Plans – Digi Malaysia

The Pakej Remaja Keluarga Malaysia Plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Pakej Remaja Keluarga Malaysia Plan are available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:

PriceDataValidity
30 MYR20 GB90 days
Digi Malaysia Pakej Remaja Keluarga Malaysia Plans
RDY Plans – Digi Malaysia

The RDY plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following RDY are available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity 1
68 MYR50 GBUnlimited30 days

1 auto-renewal

Digi Malaysia RDY Plan

APN/Internet Settings – Digi Malaysia

  • Name: Digi
  • APN: diginet

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Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia

Celcom Malaysia Logo
© Celcom 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).

Celcom Malaysia SIM Card
© Celcom Malaysia

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.

Celcom Malaysia Tourist SIM Card
© Celcom Malaysia

Dial *118# to access the Celcom menu.

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Celcom has no eSIMs for prepaid customers.

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Nomad without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (nine options):

  1. 1 GB/3 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 3 GB/5 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/10 days
  4. 10 GB/15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 15 GB/30 days
  6. 20 GB/30 days
  7. 30 GB/30 days
  8. 40 GB/30 days
  9. 50 GB/30 days

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Nomad APAC eSIM (Asia-Pacific) to be used in 12, or 16 countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:

Note: all plans 12 Countries Plan & 16 Countries Plans) can be used in Malaysia.

  1. 1 GB/7 days (16 Countries Plan)
  2. 3 GB/15 days (16 Countries Plan)
  3. 3 GB/30 days ( 12 Countries Plan)
  4. 5 GB/30 days (16 Countries Plan) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 5 GB/30 days (12 Countries Plan) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 10 GB/30 days (16 Countries Plan)
  7. 20 GB/45 days (16 Countries Plan) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  8. 30 GB/60 days (16 Countries Plan)
Nomad APAC eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Check out my Nomad review for a complete country list

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

I have used, and will be using, the Nomad APAC eSIM in select countries it can be used in (I may try the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM instead – but in the long run, I will use it in all where possible).

Nomad APAC eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malaysia.

You can read about them in my Best Malaysia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

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).

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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-UpValidity
5 MYR5 days
10 MYR10 days
30 MYR30 days
50 MYR50 days
100 MYR100 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).

Celcom Malaysia Celcom Life App
© Celcom Malaysia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Celcom Malaysia

Celcom has ten data-featured prepaid plans:

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.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Weekly Passes Plans – Celcom Malaysia

The Weekly Passes plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.

The following Weekly Passes are available, which can be activated by dialing *118*2#:

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
12 MYR“Unlimited”, 20 GB @ 3 MbpsUnlimited7 days
15 MYR“Unlimited”, 20 GB @ 6 MbpsUnlimited7 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.

Celcom Malaysia Weekly Passes
Monthly Passes Plans – Celcom Malaysia

The Monthly Passes plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.

The following Monthly Passes are available, which can be activated by dialing *118*1# or *118*2#:

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
35 MYR30 GBUnlimited30 days
35 MYR“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 3 MbpsUnlimited30 days
38 MYR“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 3 Mbps + 5 GB (high speed)Unlimited30 days
43 MYR“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 3 Mbps + 5 GB (high speed)Unlimited30 days
45 MYR40 GBUnlimited30 days
45 MYR“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 6 Mbps + 5 GB (high speed)Unlimited30 days
48 MYR“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 6 Mbps + 10 GB (high speed)Unlimited30 days
50 MYR“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 6 Mbps + 5 GB (high speed)Unlimited30 days
53 MYR“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 6 Mbps + 10 GB (high speed)Unlimited30 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 💨.

Celcom Malaysia Monthly Passes
Ultra Hour Passes Plans – Celcom Malaysia

The Ultra Hour Passes plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Ultra Hour Passes are available, which can be activated by dialing *118*2#:

PriceDataValidity
1 MYRUnlimited1 hour
2 MYRUnlimited3 hours
3 MYR2 GB24 hours
5 MYRUnlimited12 hours
5 MYR4 GB24 hours
8 MYRUnlimited24 hours
Celcom Malaysia Ultra Hour Passes
Late Night Internet Add-Ons – Celcom Malaysia

The Late Night Internet add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons (without 5G NR access for now) for between 1:00 and 7:00. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Late Night Internet Add-Ons are available, which can be activated by dialing *118#:

PriceDataValidity 1
2 MYR3 GB1 night
7 MYR10 GB7 nights
20 MYR15 GB30 nights

1 between 1:00 and 7:00

Celcom Malaysia Late Night Internet Add-Ons
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#:

PricePlanDataGamesValidity
2 MYRGames Walla Daily3 GBArena of Valor, Free Fire & PUBG Mobile1 day
6 MYRPUBG: Daily Pass3 GBPUBG Mobile1 day
7 MYRGames Walla Weekly10 GBArena of Valor, Free Fire & PUBG Mobile7 days
8.80 MYRGarena: Daily Pass3 GBGarena1 day
18.50 MYRGarena: Weekly Pass5 GBGarena7 days
18.50 MYRPUBG: Weekly Pass5 GBPUBG Mobile7 days
20 MYRGames Walla Monthly15 GBArena of Valor, Free Fire & PUBG Mobile30 days
Celcom Malaysia Games Walla (Plus)
Social Walla (Plus) Add-Ons – Celcom Malaysia

The Social Walla (Plus) add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons (without 5G NR access for now) for Facebook, IMO, Instagram, WeChat & WhatsApp. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Social Walla (Plus) are available, which can be activated by dialing *118#:

PricePlanDataAppsValidity
2 MYRFacebook Walla Daily3 GBFacebook, IMO, WeChat & WhatsApp1 day
2 MYRInstagram Walla Daily3 GBIMO, Instagram, WeChat & WhatsApp1 day
7 MYRFacebook Walla Weekly10 GBFacebook, IMO, WeChat & WhatsApp7 days
7 MYRInstagram Walla Weekly10 GBIMO, Instagram, WeChat & WhatsApp7 days
20 MYRFacebook Walla Monthly15 GBFacebook, IMO, WeChat & WhatsApp30 days
20 MYRInstagram Walla Monthly15 GBIMO, Instagram, WeChat & WhatsApp30 days
Video Walla Add-Ons – Celcom Malaysia

The Video Walla add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons AstroGo, Dimsum, ErosNow, Netflix, Viu & YouTube. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Video Walla are available, which can be activated by dialing *118#:

PriceData 1Validity
2 MYR3 GB1 day
7 MYR10 GB7 days
20 MYR15 GB30 days

1 for AstroGo, Dimsum, ErosNow, Netflix, Viu & YouTube

Celcom Malaysia Video Walla Add-Ons
Music Walla Add-Ons – 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#:

PriceData 1Validity
3 MYRUnlimited30 days

1 for Astra Arena, Fly FM, Hot FM, Hungama, Joox, KKBOX, KOOL FM, One FM, Spotify & Syok

Celcom Malaysia Music Walla Add-On
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#:

PriceDataSpeedValidity
1 MYRPlan allowance6 Mbps1 hour
1 MYRPlan allowance6 Mbps1 night (1:00 – 8:00)
2 MYRPlan allowance6 Mbps1 day (8:00 – 18:00)
3 MYRPlan allowance6 Mbps6 hours
10 MYRPlan allowance6 MbpsUntil plan expires
Celcom Malaysia 2X Speed Add-Ons
Mix & Match Plans – Celcom Malaysia

The Mix & Match plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access for now).

The following Mix & Match are available, which can be activated by dialing *118#:

PriceDataValidity
5 MYR99 GB90 days (Commence on December 1, 2022)
Celcom Malaysia Mix & Match Plan

APN/Internet Settings – Celcom Malaysia

  • Name: celcom4g
  • APN: celcom4g

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U Mobile Malaysia

U Mobile Malaysia Logo
© 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)
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It is possible to get a U Mobile eSIM after purchusing a SIM card and exchanging it for an eSIM (costs 10 MYR).

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for future eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Malaysia (without personal detail capturing), you can get Malaysia Sambungkan eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Malaysia Sambungkan eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 days
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian OR Oceanian nations, consider the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM (Southeast Asia) to be used in eight countries with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/3 days
  2. 3 GB/5 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/10 days
  4. 10 GB/15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 20 GB/30 days
  6. 30 GB/30 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in February based on data up to the 7th of February.

Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Nomad review!

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

I have used, and will be using, the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM in select countries it can be used in (I may try the Nomad APAC eSIM instead – but in the long run, I will use it in all where possible).

Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM Review

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malaysia.

You can read about them in my Best Malaysia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

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).

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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-UpValidity
10 MYR10 days
20 MYR20 days
30 MYR30 days
50 MYR50 days
100 MYR100 days
U Mobile Malaysia Top-Ups

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).

U Mobile Malaysia MyUMobile App
© U Mobile

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – U Mobile Malaysia

U Mobile has eight data-featured prepaid plans:

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.

Wise Currency Exchange Banner
© Wise

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

5G Daily & Weekly Plans – U Mobile Malaysia

The 5G Daily & Weekly Plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now) and minutes.

The following 5G Daily & Weekly Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *188#:

PriceDataValidity
3 MY1 GB1 day
6 MYR5 GB1 day
12 MYR10 GB7 days
U Mobile Malaysia 5G Daily & Weekly Plans
U Plans – U Mobile Malaysia

The U Plans are, as the name implies, 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#:

PricePlanDataLocal MinutesValidity
25 MYRU25“Unlimited”, 30 GB @ 3 Mbps + 1 hour high speed data/day (30 hours)Unlimited30 days
35 MYRU35“Unlimited”, 100 GB @ 6 Mbps + 1 hour high speed data/day (30 hours)Unlimited30 days
40 MYRU40“Unlimited”, 100 GB @ 6 Mbps + 1 hour high speed data/day (30 hours)Unlimited30 days
U Mobile Malaysia U Plans
High Speed Boosters – U Mobile Malaysia

The High Speed Boosters are, as the name implies, data-only boosters (without 5G NR access for now).

The following High Speed Boosters are available, which can be activated by dialing *188#:

PriceDataValidity
3 MY1 GB1 day
6 MYR5 GB1 day
12 MYR10 GB7 days
U Mobile Malaysia High Speed Boosters
Giler Plans – U Mobile Malaysia

The Giler Plans are, as the name implies, 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#:

PricePlanDataLocal MinutesValidity
12 MYRGX12Unlimited @ 3 MbpsUnlimited7 days
30 MYRGX30Unlimited @ 6 MbpsN/A30 days
38 MYRGX30Unlimited @ 12 MbpsUnlimited30 days
U Mobile Malaysia Giler Plans
UMI (Unlimited Mobile Internet) Plans – U Mobile Malaysia

The UMI (Unlimited Mobile Internet) Plans are, as the name implies, 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#:

PriceData 1Social Data 5On-Net MinutesLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
20 MYR1.5 GB 2500 MBUnlimited20 minutesN/A30 days
26 MYR2.5 GB 32.5 GBN/AN/AN/A30 days
30 MYR2.75 GB 22.5 GBUnlimited30 minutesN/A30 days
36 MYR7.5 GB 3, 47.5 GBN/AN/AN/A30 days
38 MYR2 GB 22 GBUnlimited150 minutes30 SMS30 days
50 MYR4 GB 210 GBUnlimited50 minutesN/A30 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 +unlimited KKBOX, tonton & YouTube streaming
3 +unlimited WhatsApp & WeChat
4 +unlimited YouTube from 2:00 – 10:00
5 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

U Mobile Malaysia UMI (Unlimited Mobile Internet) Plans
Data Booster 5 Plans – U Mobile Malaysia

The Data Booster 5 plans are, as the name implies, data add-on. It cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Data Booster 5 are available, which can be activated by dialing *118*1*2*3#:

PriceData 1ValidityActivation Code
5 MYR10 GB14 days*118*1*2*3#

1 for GX38, GX30, GT30 & all UMI plans

U Mobile Malaysia Data Booster 5
Turbo Booster Plans – U Mobile Malaysia

The Turbo Booster plans are, as the name implies, data add-on. It cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Turbo Booster are available, which can be activated by dialing *118*1*2*1#:

PriceValidityActivation Code
5 MYR24 hours*118*1*2*1#
U Mobile Malaysia Turbo Booster
Epikk Video3 Plans – U Mobile Malaysia

The Epikk Video3 plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access for now), minutes & SMS.

The following Epikk Video3 are available, which can be activated by dialing *188#:

PriceData 1Validity
3 MYR3 GB3 days

1 for TikTok & YouTube

U Mobile Malaysia Epikk Video3 Plan

APN/Internet Settings – U Mobile Malaysia

  • Name: U Mobile
  • APN: my3g

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Yes Malaysia

Yes Malaysia Logo
© 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).

Yes Malaysia SIM Card
© Yes Malaysia
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Yes has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Malaysia (without personal detail capturing), you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (eight options):

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/5 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 days
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  7. Unlimited/60 days
  8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other countries in Asia and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 85+ countries worldwide with five variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/60 days
  5. 20 GB/180 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Airalo Discover Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.

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Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malaysia.

You can read about them in my Best Malaysia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

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).

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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-UpValidity
5 MYR10 days
10 MYR20 days
20 MYR40 days
30 MYR60 days
Yes Malaysia Top-Ups

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).

Yes Malaysia MyYes App
© Yes Malaysia

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.

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The following Yes Prepaid FT5G Unlimited are available:

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
30 MYRUnlimitedUnlimited 130 days

1 truly unlimited on 5G NR (no speed restrictions) & unlimited @ 7 Mbps on 4G/LTE

Yes Malaysia Yes Prepaid FT5G Unlimited Plan

APN/Internet Settings – Yes Malaysia

  • Name: Yes 4G
  • APN: yesnet

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redONE Malaysia

redONE Malaysia Logo
© redONE Malaysia

redONE is a Celcom Malaysia MVNO.

To learn about redONE’s frequencies, jump back to Celcom Malaysia’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about redONE:

* Coverage
* How to Get a redONE SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – redONE Malaysia

redONE is a Celcom Malaysia MVNO, meaning redONE uses the Celcom Malaysia network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with redONE, jump to the Celcom Malaysia Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with redONE.

SIM Card Price – redONE Malaysia

You can get a redONE SIM card, called BeyondLite, for 10 MYR or 180 MYR from redONE dealers.

The following two redONE SIM cards are available:

PriceSIM CardPriceCreditOn-Net MinutesValidity
10 MYRBeyondLite10 MYR5 MYR (30 days) for 6 months (30 MYR)Unlimited30 days
180 MYRBeyondLite Bonanza180 MYR40 MYR (30 days) for 6 months (240 MYR)Unlimited180 days
redONE Malaysia SIM Card
© redONE Malaysia

Be careful: redONE also sells a Travel Data SIM card – it can be used in seven East– and Southeast Asian countries (China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan & Thailand) but not in Malaysia itself.

redOne Malaysia Travel Data SIM

So if the redONE SIM card costs 50 MYR or 100 MYR instead of 10 MYR or 180 MYR, you have the wrong SIM card 🤯.

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redONE has no eSIMs.

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Nomad without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (nine options):

  1. 1 GB/3 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 3 GB/5 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/10 days
  4. 10 GB/15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 15 GB/30 days
  6. 20 GB/30 days
  7. 30 GB/30 days
  8. 40 GB/30 days
  9. 50 GB/30 days

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other countries in Asia and others in other regions or continents, consider the Nomad Global eSIM to be used in 110 countries worldwide with three variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in April based on data up to the 20th of April .

Nomad Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Nomad review!

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malaysia.

You can read about them in my Best Malaysia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

Note that redONE 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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – redONE Malaysia

redONE top-up vouchers are sold by redONE dealers, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.

The following (online) redONE top-ups are available:

Top-UpValidity
5 MYR7 days
10 MYR30 days
20 MYR30 days
30 MYR30 days
40 MYR30 days
50 MYR30 days
redONE Malaysia Top-Ups

To top up your redONE SIM card, dial *122*VoucherCode#.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *122*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 *123# to check your redONE balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the redONE 1App MY app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

redONE Malaysia redONE 1App MY App
© redONE Malaysia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – redONE Malaysia

redONE has one data-featured prepaid plans: redFAST30 (combo). It includes data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

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.

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The following redFAST30 are available, which can be activatedon the redONE 1App MY app:

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
30 MYR30 GB 1, 2“Unlimited”, 6000 minutes30 days

1 +10 GB Basic Internet (@ 64 Kbps – super slow!)
2 video streaming @ 3 Mbps (slow – unless you use a VPN like NordVPN or Surfshark to circumvent this restriction)

redONE Malaysia redFAST30 Plan
  • Name: redONE
  • APN: redone

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speakOUT Malaysia

speakOUT Malaysia Logo
© speakOUT Malaysia

speakOUT Malaysia, just speakOUT and not to be confused with SpeakOut in Canada, is a Digi MVNO.

To learn about speakOUT’s frequencies, jump back to Digi Malaysia’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about speakOUT:

* Coverage
* How to Get a speakOUT SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – speakOUT

speakOUT is a Digi Malaysia MVNO, meaning speakOUT uses the Digi Malaysia network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with speakOUT, jump to the Digi Malaysia Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with speakOUT.

SIM Card Price – speakOUT

You can get a speakOUT SIM card for 10 MYR with 6 MYR credit from 7-Elevens and speakOUT dealers.

speakOUT Malaysia SIM Card
© speakOUT Malaysia

Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the speakOUT Tourist SIM card.

For 50 MYR, you get 5 MYR credit and 100 GB of data for 7 days (this one is mostly sold at 7-Eleven – most dealers will not have it in stock).

speakOUT Malaysia Tourist SIM Card
© speakOUT Malaysia
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speakOUT has no eSIMs.

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Malaysia (without personal detail capturing), you can get Malaysia Sambungkan eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Malaysia Sambungkan eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 days
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Airalo Asialink eSIM to be used in 13 Asian countries 1 with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

1 currently, newly bought Asialink eSIMs cannot be used in Singapore. Airalo is working on re-including Singapore in its Asialink offering

Airalo Asialink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

I have used, and will be using, the Airalo Asialink eSIM in every country it can be used in.

Airalo Asialink eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malaysia.

You can read about them in my Best Malaysia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

Note that speakOUT 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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – speakOUT

speakOUT top-up vouchers are sold in 7-Elevens and by speakOUT dealers throughout Malaysia.

The following (online) speakOUT top-ups are available:

Top-UpValidity
3 MYR5 days
10 MYR10 days
30 MYR30 days
50 MYR50 days

To top up your speakOUT SIM card, dial *129# and select option 2.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *122*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 *129# and select option 1 to check your speakOUT balance.

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – speakOUT

speakOUT has three data-featured prepaid plans:

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.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Non-Stop Mobile Internet Plans – speakOUT

The Non-Stop Mobile Internet plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Non-Stop Mobile Internet are available, which can be activated by dialing *129#:

PricePlanDataValidity
8 MYRBasicSurf Plus1 GB30 days
20 MYRSurf Plus3 GB30 days
30 MYRHits Absolute5 GB30 days
redONE Malaysia Non-Stop Mobile Internet Plans
Tourist Unlimited Mobile Internet Plans – speakOUT

The Tourist Unlimited Mobile Internet Plans are, as the name implies, data-only bundles (without 5G NR access) exclusive to the speakOUT Tourist SIM card.

The following Tourist Unlimited Mobile Internet Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *129#:

PricePlanDataValidity
30 MYRSuperSurf5 GB14 days
50 MYRUltraSurf10 GB14 days
speakOUT Malaysia Tourist Unlimited Mobile Internet Plans
Internet Booster Plans – speakOUT

The Internet Boosters plans are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Internet Boosters are available, which can be activated by dialing *129#:

PricePlanDataValidity
3 MYRLite500 MB7 days
6 MYRMark11 GB30 days
8 MYRLite Plus1 GB15 days
15 MYRMark33 GB30 days
redONE Malaysia Internet Booster Plans
Internet Boosters (Mark) – speakOUT

The Internet Boosters, also referred to as Mark, are data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Internet Boosters (Mark) are available, which can be activated by dialing *129#:

PricePlanDataValidity
5 MYRMark1200 MB3 days
10 MYRMark2500 MB7 days
18 MYRMark31 GB15 days
25 MYRMark41 GB30 days
speakOUT Malaysia Internet Boosters

APN/Internet Settings – speakOUT

  • Name: speakOUT
  • APN: diginet

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Tune Talk

Tune Talk Malaysia Logo
© Tune Talk

Tune Talk is a Celcom Malaysia MVNO.

It is the mobile brand by Air Asia.

To learn about Tune Talk’s frequencies, jump back to Celcom Malaysia’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Tune Talk:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Tune Talk SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Tune Talk

Tune Talk is a Celcom Malaysia MVNO, meaning Tune Talk uses the Celcom Malaysia network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Tune Talk, jump to the Celcom Malaysia Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Tune Talk.

SIM Card Price – Tune Talk

You can get a Tune Talk SIM card, called Jimat, for 7 MYR from Tune Talk dealers.

Tune Talk Malaysia Jimat SIM Card
© Tune Talk

Be aware: Tune Talk introduces a new SIM card (line) basically yearly (like most Malaysian mobile operators).

In 2021, it was called Tune Talk Value Prepaid (TTVP), which is slowly being discontinued (so if you read about this SIM card somewhere and are confused about me calling it Jimat – this is why).

Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Tune Talk Traveler SIM card – Tune Talk's tourist offering.

The following two Tune Talk Traveler SIM cards are available:

PriceSIM CardCreditDataValidity
25 MYRLite Plan5 MYR5 GB 17 days
50 MYRPower Plan5 MYR10 GB 114 days

1 +10 GB Basic Internet @ 64 Kbps (super slow!)

Tune Talk Malaysia Tourist SIM Cards
© Tune Talk

The Tune Talk Traveler SIM card can be shipped worldwide for only 12 MYR (2.60 USD).

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It is possible to get a Tune Talk eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for future eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Malaysia (without personal detail capturing), you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (seven options):

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 days
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  7. Unlimited/60 days
  8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asia nations, consider the Holafly Asia eSIM to be used in 11 Asian countries with two variants:

  1. 6 GB/15 days (max. 500 MB/day) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 10 GB/30 days (max. 500 MB/day) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 7th of March.

Holafly Asia eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malaysia.

You can read about them in my Best Malaysia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

Note that Tune Talk 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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tune Talk

Tune Talk top-up vouchers are sold by Tune Talk dealers, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.

Tune Talk Malaysia Top-Up Terminals
© Tune Talk

The following (online) Tune Talk top-ups are available:

Top-UpValidity
5 MYR5 days
10 MYR10 days
15 MYR15 days
20 MYR20 days
30 MYR30 days
50 MYR50 days
100 MYR100 days
200 MYR200 days
Tune Talk Malaysia Top-Ups

To top up your Tune Talk SIM card, dial *122*VoucherCode#, or dial *122# and follow the instructions.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *122*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 *133# to check your Tune Talk balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Tune Talk app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

Tune Talk Malaysia App
© Tune Talk

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tune Talk

Tune Talk has six data-featured prepaid plans:

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.

Wise Currency Exchange Banner
© Wise

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Daily & Weekly Passes Plans – Tune Talk

The Daily & Weekly Passes plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

The following Daily & Weekly Passes are available, which you can activate by using the Tune Talk app:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesOff-Net MinutesValidity
1 MYRHarian500 MBUnlimitedN/A1 day
12 MYRMingguan“Unlimited”, 15 GB 1UnlimitedShared with on-net call allowance7 days

1 10 GB @ 3 Mbps (slow!) + 5 GB @ 1 Mbps after exhausting the first 10 GB (super slow!)

Tune Talk Malaysia Daily & Weekly Passes (Harian & Mingguan)
Internet & Call Plans – Tune Talk

The Internet & Call Plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

The following Internet & Call Plans are available, which you can activate by using the Tune Talk app:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesOff-Net MinutesValidity
15 MYRHi-1510 GBUnlimitedN/A30 days
20 MYRCall 203 GB 1UnlimitedShared with on-net call allowance30 days
33 MYRFokus 33“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 6 Mbps 2UnlimitedShared with on-net call allowance30 days
35 MYRHi-3535 GBUnlimitedShared with on-net call allowance30 days
40 MYRFokus 40“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 12 Mbps 2UnlimitedShared with on-net call allowance30 days
55 MYRBesas 55“Unlimited”, 80 GB @ 18 MbpsUnlimitedShared with on-net call allowance30 days
99 MYRTahunan 992 GB 1UnlimitedN/A360 days
200 MYRTahunan 20020 GBUnlimitedN/A360 days

1 +unlimited data for Google Maps, WeChat & WhatsApp
2 speeds will be halved (3 Mbps or 6 Mbps) between 17:00 and 21:00

Tune Talk Malaysia Internet & Call Plans
Data Boosters – Tune Talk

The Data Boosters are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Data Boosters are available, which you can activate by using the Tune Talk app:

PriceDataValidity
3 MYR1.5 GBUntil plan expires 1
10 MYR10 GBUntil plan expires 2

1 for Hi-15, Call 20, Hi-35, Mingguan & Tahunan 99 plans only
2 for Hi-35 and Tahunan 200 plans only

Tune Talk Malaysia Data Boosters
#SureOne Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans – Tune Talk

The #SureOne Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

The following #SureOne Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans are available, which you can activate by using the Tune Talk app:

PriceData 1Social Data 2On-Net MinutesValidityActivation Code
1 MYR300 MBN/AUnlimited 11 dayD300
10 MYR1 GBN/AUnlimited30 daysM1
10 MYR2 GBN/AUnlimited7 daysW2
28 MYR6 GB6 GBUnlimited30 daysM6
48 MYR10 GB40 GBUnlimited 330 daysM10

1 +10 GB basic internet data
2 for YouTube and Netflix
3 also for local use

Tune Talk Malaysia #SureOne Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans
Data & Call Plans (Hi-Value) – Tune Talk

The Data & Call Plans (Hi-Value) are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

The following Data & Call Plans (Hi-Value) Plans are available, which you can activate by using the Tune Talk app:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesLocal MinutesValidityActivation Code
20 MYRCall 203 GB 1UnlimitedUnlimited30 daysCall20
25 MYRHi-2525 GBUnlimitedN/A30 daysHi25
35 MYRHi-3535 GBUnlimitedUnlimited30 daysHi35
48 MYRTune Unlimited“Unlimited”, 100 GB @ 6 MbpsUnlimitedUnlimited30 daysTuneUNL
200 MYRYearly 20010 GB/month (120 GB)UnlimitedN/A360 daysYearly200

1 +unlimited WeChat & WhatsApp data

Tune Talk Malaysia Data & Call Plans (Hi-Value)
Booster & Passes (Hi-Value) Plans – Tune Talk

The Booster & Passes (Hi-Value) plans are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Booster & Passes (Hi-Value) Plans are available, which you can activate by using the Tune Talk app:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesValidityActivation Code
1 MYR300 MB Daily Pass300 MBUnlimited1 dayDaily
3 MYR1.5GB Booster1.5 GBN/Auntil plan expires 1B3
3 MYR5GB Hotspot Booster5 GBN/Auntil plan expires 2BH5
10 MYR2GB Weekly Pass2GBUnlimited7 daysWeekly
10 MYR10GB Booster10 GBN/Auntil plan expires 3B10

1 for Call 20, Hi-25 & Hi-35 plans only
2 for Tune Unlimited only (hotspot)
3 for Hi-35 and Yearly 200 plans only

Tune Talk Malaysia Booster & Passes (Hi-Value)

APN/Internet Settings – Tune Talk

  • Name: Tune Talk
  • APN: tunetalk

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Yoodo

Yoodo Malaysia Logo

Yoodo is a Celcom Malaysia sub-brand.

It is the first, and only, “mobile operator” that allows you to fully customize your plan in Malaysia.

To learn about Yoodo’s frequencies, jump back to Celcom Malaysia’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Yoodo:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Yoodo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Yoodo

Yoodo is a Celcom Malaysia sub-brand, meaning Yoodo uses the Celcom Malaysia network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Yoodo, jump to the Celcom Malaysia Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Yoodo.

SIM Card Price – Yoodo

You can get a Yoodo SIM card for 3 MYR in Celcom stores (except for those at airports), BHPetrol gas stations & Patronas gas stations.

Yoodo Malaysia SIM Card
© Yoodo
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It is possible to get a Yoodo eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

Note that the Malaysian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for future eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Nomad without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (nine options):

  1. 1 GB/3 days very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 3 GB/5 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/10 days
  4. 10 GB/15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 15 GB/30 days
  6. 20 GB/30 days
  7. 30 GB/30 days
  8. 40 GB/30 days
  9. 50 GB/30 days

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Nomad APAC eSIM (Asia-Pacific) to be used in 12, or 16 countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:

Note: all plans 12 Countries Plan & 16 Countries Plans) can be used in Malaysia.

  1. 1 GB/7 days (16 Countries Plan)
  2. 3 GB/15 days (16 Countries Plan)
  3. 3 GB/30 days ( 12 Countries Plan)
  4. 5 GB/30 days (16 Countries Plan) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 5 GB/30 days (12 Countries Plan) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 10 GB/30 days (16 Countries Plan)
  7. 20 GB/45 days (16 Countries Plan) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  8. 30 GB/60 days (16 Countries Plan)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in February based on data up to the 7th of February.

Nomad APAC eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Nomad review!

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

I have used, and will be using, the Nomad APAC eSIM in select countries it can be used in (I may try the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM instead – but in the long run, I will use it in all where possible).

Nomad APAC eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malaysia.

You can read about them in my Best Malaysia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Malaysia Guide (logos of Digi, Holafly, Tune Talk, Nomad, Airalo, U Mobile, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, SpeakOut, Sambungkan, Yoodo & Ubigi)

Note that Yoodo 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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Yoodo

You can top up your Yoodo SIM card on the Yoodo app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery). Top-up vouchers are not sold.

Yoodo Malaysia App
© Yoodo

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Yoodo

Yoodo allows you to fully customize your plan.

Do you want 200 GB of data (for 98 MYR)? You can get it.

Or unlimited data at slower speeds (6 Mbps)? That is also an option.

Do you not care about data, which I doubt, and want to call only? You can get 4000 local minutes for only 12 MYR.

And you can also set up how many SMS you want.

Instead of me writing down all your customization options, you are better off checking it out on the Yoodo site or app (if you already have an active Yoodo SIM card).

Yoodo Malaysia Unlimited Plan Example

Especially when Yoodo has many add-ons you can purchase.

Yodoo Malaysia Add-Ons

APN/Internet Settings – Yoodo

  • Name: Yoodo 4G
  • APN: yoodo

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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