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).
Malaysiais 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 to enjoy local rates.
International roaming can be expensive. Plus, SIM cards in Malaysia are not expensive at all.
You can get a Malaysian SIM card for 3 MYR (0.70 USD) to 10 MYR (2.40 USD) in Digi, Hotlink/Maxis, Celcom (also for Yoodo), U Mobile, Yes & Altel stores. Resellers, including convenience stores, sell SIM cards too (for speakOUT, redONE & Tune Talk). Kuala Lumpur International Airport has SIM cards too.
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 learnings a lot about all the options in the country too 😉.
In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Malaysia. Let's do this.

Original publication: 14th of December 2019. Last updated: 3rd of May 2022.
Table of Contents
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 (Digi, Hotlink (Maxis), Celcom (+ Yoodo), U Mobile, Yes & Altel) 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.
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 Digi, Hotlink/Maxis, Celcom (also for Yoodo), U Mobile, Yes & Altel stores. They are also available from third-party sellers, such as grocery stores and convenience stores. Several airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport, sell SIM cards too.
You can buy a SIM card in the following airports:
- Kota Kinabalu – Kota Kinabalu International Airport
- Kuala Lumpur – Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Kuching – Kuching International Airport
- Langkawi – Langkawi International Airport
- Miri – Miri Airport
- Penang – Penang International Airport
- Sandakan – Sandakan Airport
You can expect to pay the following for Malaysian SIM cards:
- Digi: 8 MYR
- Hotlink by Maxis: 10 MYR (both Unlimited SIM & Internet 365 SIM)
- Celcom (Axiata): 10 MYR
- U Mobile Malaysia: 10 MYR
- Yes Malaysia: 10 MYR & 15 MYR
- Antel Malaysia: 7 MYR
- 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: 36 MYR
- Celcom (Axiata): 30 MYR
- U Mobile Malaysia: 12 MYR & 30 MYR
- speakOUT Malaysia: 50 MYR
- Tune Talk: 25 MYR & 50 MYR
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)
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.

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 Malaysia 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 soon 5G NR).
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Malaysia
Malaysia has four mobile network operators, two 4G/LTE-only mobile operators (of which one has a national roaming agreement), one sub-brand & three Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) easily accessible to travelers offering prepaid services:
- Digi Malaysia
- Hotlink by Maxis
- Celcom (Axiata)
- U Mobile Malaysia
- Yes Malaysia (4G/LTE only)
- Antel Malaysia (4G/LTE only with Celcom Axiata 2G & 4G/LTE roaming)
- redONE Malaysia (Celcom MVNO)
- speakOUT Malaysia (Digi Malaysia MVNO)
- Tune Talk (Celcom Axiata MVNO)
- Yoodo (Celcom Axiata sub-brand)
The following frequencies are used in Malaysia:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: Shut down in December 2021 (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) – coming soon through DNB
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Malaysia, check out this page by Will My Phone Work (may be outdated or inaccurate at times).
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.
5G NR in Malaysia
Commercial 5G NR is not available in Malaysia yet in 2021. However, the country plans on launching 5G NR in 2022 with the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) Project. Digi, Hotlink/Maxis, Celcom, U Mobile & unifi (Telecom Malaysia) have signed up for the project.
Instead of auctioning 5G NR licenses to the individual mobile network operators, 5G NR will be run by the DNB as a Single Wholesale Network.
This means that all the participating mobile network operators can access the DNB 5G NR and use it for their own customers.
The main benefit of this is that the 5G NR rollout can be done at an equal pace.
Moreover, every mobile network operator will have equal access to the network.
Another benefit, as mentioned by the national regulator MCMC, is that it intends “to lower the capital expenditure (CAPEX) by minimizing costs and preventing the duplication of infrastructure.”
This method of rolling out a mobile network is not usual.
The only recent example I can think of is Rwanda with its 4G/LTE network, which was not as a success as hoped.
So, we will have to see how it will turn out.
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 the MVNOs (speakOUT, redONE, Tune Talk & Yoodo) for great network performance at (slightly) lower prices.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Best eSIM in Malaysia
You can get Malaysia (Sambungkan) eSIMs from Airalo.

You have the following four options:
- Malaysia/Sambungkan 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Malaysia/Sambungkan 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Malaysia/Sambungkan 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Malaysia/Sambungkan 10 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
With these eSIMs, you can skip Malaysia's SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in Malaysia!
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Asia Unicorn eSIM with unlimited data (4 GB high-speed data) for 12 days in Malaysia and these other countries:

If you do not want to deal with speed restrictions, go with the APAC Nomad eSIM to be used in Malaysia and these other countries:


Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps).
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you plan on visiting other neighboring countries, or any nation globally, consider the Discover Global eSIM with 1 GB of data (7 days) in Malaysia and these other countries:

TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Malaysia and eSIMs worldwide).
Best International/Travel SIM Card for Malaysia
If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Malaysia, I recommend going with SimCorner's 6 GB Malaysia Travel SIM card for 15 days. Consider SimCorner's Asia SIM cards to be used in Malaysia and 20+ countries, including neighboring Indonesia, Singapore & Thailand.

You have these two Asia SIM cards:
- Asia SIM card with 6 GB for 8 days in 30 countries
- Asia SIM card with 6 GB for 15 days in 20+ countries
- Check out my SimCorner Travel SIM card reviews


The SimCorner Asia SIM cards can be used in Malaysia and the following other countries:
1 for the 8 day version only
2 for the 15 days version only
3 only 500 MB in Thailand – better get the SimCorner Thailand Travel SIM Cards instead
You can also get the SimCorner International Travel SIM card with 6 GB of data valid for 15 days to be used in Malaysia and 100+ countries, including most of the ones mentioned above (Asia) and in the Americas, Europe & Oceania:

- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican City
- Vietnam
Instead of spending between 5 USD to 15 USD for SIM cards in each country, get a SimCorner travel SIM card covering numerous countries for just one price!
Use discount code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings!
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.
- Find out which countries have a SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Moreover, you can have up to five active prepaid SIM cards in Malaysia.
This restriction applies to both Malaysian citizens and non-citizens (including migrant workers and tourists).
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

Mobile data rates in Southeast Asia are low compared to other regions around the world.
But that is understandable – the cost of living in Southeast Asia is much lower than in Europe ,for example.
So, how cheap is mobile data in Malaysia?
The average price for 1 GB of data in Malaysia is 0.89 USD, around the Asian average of 1.79 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.

Sure, some neighboring countries have even lower averages. Still,
Malaysia is one of the 53 countries worldwide, with an average cost of 1 GB of data below 1 USD.
So it is doing just fine!

Enough about prices – let's talk about speed. Is mobile data fast in Malaysia?
It is fast – not blazing-fast, though.
Malaysia's median mobile download speed is around 24 Mbps.
That is close to the global median of 29 Mbps.


Okay, now it is time to know which mobile operator is the fastest in Malaysia.
That would be Digi Malaysia, with a speed score of 33.19. Followed by Hotlink/Maxis (31.94), U Mobile Malaysia (30.92), Celcom Axiata (28.14) & Unifi (13.27).
By the way, Unifi will not be covered in this guide because it looks like you could only order a SIM card online and not get them in person (when I was in Malaysia the last time). This is not practical for travelers. Hence, it is excluded.

The fastest mobile download speed can be found in Nusajaya, in Johor state, with a mean download speed of 33.36 Mbps.
Many other cities have mean download speeds of more than 30 Mbps (Ipoh, Malacca, Shah Alam, George Town (Penang), Johor Bahru, Kota Kina Balu & Petaling Jaya.
Kuala Lumpur, the capital city, almost fell out of the top 10, with a mean download speed of 28.67 Mbps. Seremban (Negeri Sembilan state) is slightly faster, with a mean download speed of 29.10 Mbps.

What about the network performance by the Malaysian mobile operators?
Each one has its specific strength.
Digi Malaysia is the fastest. Celcom Malaysia has the best 4G/LTE coverage. Hotlink/Maxis is the best in terms of online gaming and video streaming. U Mobile has the most excellent VoIP performance.

Let's talk about 3G and 4G/LTE for a bit – you need to know about the Jendela (Jalinan Digital Negara Plan) Project.
Basically, the Malaysian government wants nationwide 4G/LTE coverage to be as good as 3G coverage was.
So they decided to help the mobile operators achieve the goal of 100% 4G/LTE coverage (in populated areas).
To get there, 3G networks have been shut down across Malaysia in 2021.

The 3G frequency previously in use, 2100 MHz, is also a fundamental frequency for 4G/LTE (Band 1).
So all Malaysian mobile operators have been reframing their 3G 2100 MHz frequency and turning it into a 4G/LTE frequency (Band 1).
Below you can see the positive impact this change has had so far.

This project also resulted in more Malaysians getting a smartphone or upgrading their phones.

But you may be thinking: in my country, 4G/LTE is only for data and not for calling. Can I still make calls in Malaysia without using a VoIP app?
Yes, you can with VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)).
All Malaysian mobile operators have implemented VoLTE technology, which the MVNOs can also use.
So if your phone supports VoLTE, be sure to turn it on. Otherwise, you may not be able to make calls in the country.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFI (Voice over WiFi).
But what about calling on 2G? Is that still possible?
Yes, and it will not be shut down anytime soon. But your call quality will be significantly worse compared to VoLTE and 3G.
Just know that U Mobile and Yes Malaysia do not have 2G networks, so you need a phone that supports VoLTE if you want to use their networks.
With low SIM card prices, extensive nationwide coverage, good mobile download speeds, and low mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Malaysia.
Currency in Malaysia

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 = 0.20 USD
- 10 MYR = 2.40 USD
- 100 MYR = 23.60 USD
- 1000 MYR = 236.40 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).
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Malaysian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Digi, Hotlink by Maxis, Celcom (Axiata), U Mobile & Yes (4G), Antel Malaysia, speakOUT Malaysia, redONE 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.
Digi Malaysia

Digi Malaysia, just Digi, is the largest mobile operator in Malaysia.
It is run by the Norwegian telecommunications company called Telenor, which is active in Asia (Bangladesh – Grameenphone, Pakistan – Telenor & Thailand – dtac) and Europe (Denmark, Norway & Sweden as Telenor and as DNA in Finland).
It is currently also the fastest mobile operator in the country.
Digi uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: Shut down in December 2021 (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
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
Coming soon.








SIM Card Price – Digi Malaysia
You can get a Digi SIM card for 8 MYR in Digi stores. Resellers, including grocery stores and convenience stores, sell SIM cards too. SIM cards are also available at select airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
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) top-ups are available:
Top-Up | Validity |
---|---|
5 MYR | 5 days |
10 MYR | 10 days |
15 MYR | 15 days |
30 MYR | 30 days |
50 MYR | 50 days |
100 MYR | 120 days |
101 MYR – 999 MYR | 120 days |
To top up your Digi SIM card, dial *123*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *123*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *126# to check your Digi balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyDigi app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digi Malaysia
Digi has six data-featured plans:
- Prepaid NEXT Plans (combo)
- Prepaid Raja Kombo Plans (combo)
- Digi Prepaid 3-Months Bundles (data)
- Monthly Plan Booster (data add-on)
- Timed-Based One-Time On Demand Passes (data add-ons)
- App-Based One-Time On Demand Passes (data for social media & video streaming apps)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Prepaid NEXT Plans – Digi Malaysia

Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
15 MYR | 3 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
30 MYR | 15 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
35 MYR | 30 GB | N/A | 30 days | 30 days |
45 MYR | 40 GB | N/A | 30 days | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Instagram & Twitter

Prepaid Raja Kombo Plans – Digi Malaysia

Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | International Minutes 3 |
---|---|---|---|---|
15 MYR | 0.5 GB | Unlimited 2 | N/A | 30 days |
30 MYR | 6 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
35 MYR | 12 GB | Unlimited | 30 days | 30 days |
45 MYR | 25 GB | Unlimited | 30 days | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, IMO, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
2 excludes Facebook, IMO, Instagram & TikTok
3 to Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar/Burma, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam

Digi Prepaid 3-Months Bundles – Digi Malaysia
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
45 MYR | 3.5 GB/month (10.5 GB) | 90 days |
105 MYR | 30 GB + 5 GB/month (45 GB) | 90 days |

Timed-Based One-Time On Demand Passes – Digi Malaysia
Price | Data | Bonus Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
2 MYR | 5 GB | N/A | 1 night (1:00 – 7:00) |
2 MYR | 5 GB | N/A | 1 morning (7:00 – 13:00) |
3 MYR | 2 GB | 1 GB 1 | 1 day |
12 MYR | 2 GB | 2 GB 1 | 7 days |
1 for between 13:00 and 19:00

Monthly Plan Booster – Digi Malaysia
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
3 MYR | 1.5 GB | Until plan expires |
5 MYR | 3 GB | Until plan expires |
8 MYR | 6 GB 1 | Until plan expires |
10 MYR | 10 GB 1 | Until plan expires |
1 not for NEXT 15 plan

App-Based One-Time On Demand Passes – Digi Malaysia
Price | Plan | App Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
1 MYR | Unlimited Social Lite | Unlimited 1 | 1 day |
1 MYR | Unlimited Video Lite | Unlimited 2 | 1 day |
1 for Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
2 for AstroGo, Viu & YouTube

APN/Internet Settings – Digi Malaysia
- Name: Digi
- APN: diginet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Hotlink by Maxis

Hotlink by Maxis Communications, just Maxis, is the second-largest mobile operator in Malaysia.
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 as 64 Kbps (excruciating slow… but it is free).
This also caused the elimination of Pay As You GO data overuse fees.
Hotlink uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: Shut down in December 2021 (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
This is what you will learn about Hotlink:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Hotlink SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Hotlink by Maxis
Coming soon.
SIM Card Price – Hotlink by Maxis
You can get a Hotlink SIM card for 10 MYR, regardless of the SIM card type you choose (Unlimited or Internet 365) in Hotlink/Maxis stores or convenience stores. The Unlimited SIM card features 5 MYR credit (5 days) & 500 MB Basic Internet @ 64 Kbps. The Internet 365 SIM card includes 5 MYR credit.


- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Dial *100# to access the Hotlink (Easy) Menu.
Dial *139# to see your Hotlink phone number.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Hotlink by Maxis
Hotlink top-up vouchers are sold in Hotlink stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.
To top up your Hotlink SIM card, dial *111*VoucherCode# or call 122 and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *111*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Dial *122# to check your Hotlink balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Hotlink app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Hotlink by Maxis
Hotlink has three data-featured plans:
- Unlimited Passes (combo for Unlimited SIM card)
- Tourist SIM Internet Pass (data for tourist SIM card)
- Internet 365 Passes (data for Internet 365 SIM card)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Unlimited Passes – Hotlink by Maxis
Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
1 MYR | Unlimited (full speed) | N/A | 1 hour |
3 MYR | 3 GB | N/A | 24 hours |
3 MYR | “Unlimited” (5 GB) @ 3 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | Unlimited | 1 day |
10 MYR | 5 GB | N/A | 7 days |
12 MYR | “Unlimited” (10 GB) @ 6 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | Unlimited | 7 days |
35 MYR | “Unlimited” (50 GB) @ 3 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | Unlimited | 30 days |
45 MYR | “Unlimited” (50 GB) @ 6 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | Unlimited | 30 days |
60 MYR | “Unlimited” (50 GB) @ 18 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | Unlimited | 30 days |

Tourist SIM Internet Pass – Hotlink by Maxis
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
3 MYR | 2 GB | 1 day |
Internet 365 Passes – Hotlink by Maxis
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
6 MYR | 2 GB | Until SIM card expires |
10 MYR | 4 GB | Until SIM card expires |
20 MYR | 10 GB | Until SIM card expires |

APN/Internet Settings – Hotlink by Maxis
- Name: Maxis 4G
- APN: unet OR max4g
- Username: leave empty OR maxis
- Password: leave empty OR wap
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia

Celcom Axiata, 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 is the mobile operator that had the best 4G/LTE coverage for the longest time.
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: Shut down in December 2021 (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
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
Coming soon.
SIM Card Price – Celcom Malaysia
You can get a Celcom SIM card for 10 MYR in Celcom stores. Resellers, including grocery stores and convenience stores, sell SIM cards too. SIM cards are also available at select airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Celcom SIM cards feature 6 MYR credit, 1 GB Basic Internet/month (@ 64 Kbps) & 10 GB for Arena of Valor, Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram & PUBG Mobile for 3 days.
The 10 GB for the select apps renews every month as long as you top-up at least 10 MYR a month.

- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Dial *118# to access the Celcom menu.
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) top-ups are available:
Top-Up | Validity |
---|---|
5 MYR | 5 days |
10 MYR | 10 days |
30 MYR | 30 days |
50 MYR | 50 days |
100 MYR | 100 days |
To top up your Celcom SIM card, call 1111, select option 1 & enter the VoucherCode.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would call 1111, select option 1 & enter 123456.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *118# to check your Celcom balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Celcom Life app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Celcom Malaysia
Celcom has ten data-featured plans:
- Unlimited Passes (combo)
- Truly Unlimited Plans (combo)
- Unlimited Hour Passes (short-term unlimited data)
- One-Time Passes (YouTube data add-ons)
- 2X Speed Add-Ons (higher speed (6 Mbps) add-ons for select unlimited plans)
- Late Night Internet Add-Ons (nighttime data add-ons)
- Games Walla (Plus) (game data add-ons)
- Social Walla (Plus) (social media data add-ons)
- Video Walla (Plus) (video streaming data add-ons)
- Music Walla (music streaming add-ons)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Unlimited Passes – Celcom Malaysia
Price | Data | Uncapped Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
12 MYR | “Unlimited” (20 GB) @ 3 Mbps, then 512 Kbps | N/A | Unlimited | 7 days |
15 MYR | “Unlimited” (20 GB) @ 6 Mbps, then 512 Kbps | N/A | Unlimited | 7 days |
35 MYR | “Unlimited” (60 GB) @ 3 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | N/A | Unlimited | 30 days |
38 MYR | “Unlimited” (60 GB) @ 3 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | 5 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
43 MYR | “Unlimited” (60 GB) @ 3 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | 5 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
45 MYR | “Unlimited” (60 GB) @ 6 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | 5 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
48 MYR | “Unlimited” (60 GB) @ 6 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | 10 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
50 MYR | “Unlimited” (60 GB) @ 6 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | 5 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
53 MYR | “Unlimited” (60 GB) @ 6 Mbps, then @ 512 Kbps | 10 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |

Truly Unlimited Plans – Celcom Malaysia
Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
12 MYR | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | *118*2*2*9# |
35 MYR | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *118*2*2*10# |

Unlimited Hour Passes – Celcom Malaysia
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
1 MYR | Unlimited | 1 hour |
2 MYR | Unlimited | 3 hours |
5 MYR | Unlimited | 12 hours |
8 MYR | Unlimited | 24 hours |

One-Time Passes – Celcom Malaysia
Price | Data | YouTube Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
3 MYR | 2 GB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
5 MYR | 4 GB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
1 for between 1:00 and 7:00

2X Speed Add-Ons – Celcom Malaysia
Price | Data | Speed | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
1 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | 1 hour |
1 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | 1 night (1:00 – 8:00) |
2 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | 1 day (8:00 – 18:00) |
3 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | 6 hours |
10 MYR | Plan allowance | 6 Mbps | Until plan expires |

Late Night Internet Add-Ons – Celcom Malaysia
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
2 MYR | 3 GB | 1 night (1:00 – 7:00 |
7 MYR | 10 GB | 7 nights (1:00 – 7:00) |
20 MYR | 15 GB | 30 nights (1:00 – 7:00) |

Games Walla (Plus) – Celcom Malaysia
Price | Plan | Game Data | Games | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 MYR | Games Walla Daily | 3 GB | Arena of Valor, Free Fire & PUBG Mobile | 1 day |
6 MYR | PUBG: Daily Pass | 3 GB | PUBG Mobile | 1 day |
7 MYR | Games Walla Weekly | 10 GB | Arena of Valor, Free Fire & PUBG Mobile | 7 days |
8.80 MYR | Garena: Daily Pass | 3 GB | Garena | 1 day |
18.50 MYR | Garena: Weekly Pass | 5 GB | Garena | 7 days |
18.50 MYR | PUBG: Weekly Pass | 5 GB | PUBG Mobile | 7 days |
20 MYR | Games Walla Monthly | 15 GB | Arena of Valor, Free Fire & PUBG Mobile | 30 days |

Price | Plan | App Data | Apps | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 MYR | Facebook Walla Daily | 3 GB | Facebook, IMO, WeChat & WhatsApp | 1 day |
2 MYR | Instagram Walla Daily | 3 GB | IMO, Instagram, WeChat & WhatsApp | 1 day |
7 MYR | Facebook Walla Weekly | 10 GB | Facebook, IMO, WeChat & WhatsApp | 7 days |
7 MYR | Instagram Walla Weekly | 10 GB | IMO, Instagram, WeChat & WhatsApp | 7 days |
20 MYR | Facebook Walla Monthly | 15 GB | Facebook, IMO, WeChat & WhatsApp | 30 days |
20 MYR | Instagram Walla Monthly | 15 GB | IMO, Instagram, WeChat & WhatsApp | 30 days |
Video Walla (Plus) – Celcom Malaysia
Price | App Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|
2 MYR | 3 GB | 1 day |
7 MYR | 10 GB | 7 days |
9 MYR | 9 GB | 30 days |
20 MYR | 15 GB | 30 days |
24 MYR | 27 GB | 90 days |
88 MYR | 108 GB | 365 days |
1 for AstroGo, Dimsum, ErosNow, Netflix, Viu & YouTube

Music Walla – Celcom Malaysia
Price | App Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|
3 MYR | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Astra Arena, Fly FM, Hot FM, Hungama, Joox, KKBOX, KOOL FM, One FM, Spotify & Syok

APN/Internet Settings – Celcom Malaysia
- Name: celcom4g
- APN: celcom4g
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U Mobile Malaysia

U Mobile Malaysia, just U Mobile, is the smallest full-service mobile operator in Malaysia.
It was the first mobile operator to enable VoWiFi in the country.
U Mobile uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: national roaming with Hotlink by Maxis
- 3G: Shut down in December 2021 (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
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
Coming soon.


SIM Card Price – U Mobile Malaysia
You can get a U Mobile SIM card for 10 MYR with 6 MYR credit, 200 MB, unlimited data for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, IMO, Instagram, PUBG Mobile, Twitter, Viber, WeChat & WhatsApp – all for 5 days in U Mobile stores. Resellers, including grocery stores and convenience stores, sell SIM cards too.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – U Mobile Malaysia
U Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in U Mobile stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.
The following (online) top-ups are available:
Top-Up | Validity |
---|---|
10 MYR | 10 days |
20 MYR | 20 days |
30 MYR | 30 days |
50 MYR | 50 days |
100 MYR | 100 days |

To top up your U Mobile SIM card, dial *138*VoucherCode or text the VoucherCode to 22128.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *138*123456# or text 123456 to 22128.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *118*8# to check your U Mobile balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyUMobile app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – U Mobile Malaysia
U Mobile has five data-featured plans:
- Giler Plans (combo)
- Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans (data)
- Data Booster (data add-on)
- Turbo Booster (uncapped speed add-on for Giler Plans)
- Epikkk Video3 (TikTok & YouTube data add-on)
- Unlimited Mobile Internet Plans (UMI) (social media data plans)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Giler Plans – U Mobile Malaysia
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
12 MYR | GX12 | Unlimited @ 3 Mbps | Unlimited | 7 days |
30 MYR | GT30 | 1 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
30 MYR | GX30 | Unlimited @ 6 Mbps | N/A | 30 days |
38 MYR | GX30 | Unlimited @ 6 Mbps | Unlimited | 30 days |

Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans – U Mobile Malaysia
Price | Plan | Data | Music Data 1, 2 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 MYR | MB2 | 100 MB | N/A | 1 day | On MB2 |
5 MYR | MB-Day | 1.5 GB | Unlimited | 1 day | On MBDay |
9 MYR | MB-Week | 1 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | On MBWeek |
15 MYR | MB15 | 500 MB | Unlimited | 30 days | On MB15 |
128 MYR | MB128 | 20 GB | Unlimited | 30 days | On MB128 |
1 for TonTon & YouTube between 2:00 and 10:00
2 for ERA FM, Hitz FM, KKBOZ & MYFM

Data Booster 5 – U Mobile Malaysia
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
5 MYR | 10 GB | 14 days | *118*1*2*3# |
Turbo Booster – U Mobile Malaysia
Price | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|
5 MYR | 24 hours | *118*1*2*1# |
Epikkk Video3 – U Mobile Malaysia
Price | TikTok & YouTube Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
3 MYR | 3 GB | 3 days | *118*3*4*1# |

Unlimited Mobile Internet Plans (UMI) – U Mobile Malaysia
Coming soon.
APN/Internet Settings – U Mobile Malaysia
- Name: U Mobile
- APN: my3g
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Yes Malaysia

Yes Malaysia, just Yes and formerly known as Yes 4G, is one of the 4G/LTE-only mobile operators in Malaysia.
It is the mobile division of the YTL Corporation, specifically YTL Communications.
Yes was the first 4G/LTE-only mobile operator in Malaysia, building its network from the ground up.
It also never had a national roaming agreement with any other mobile operator, meaning that you needed a 4G/LTE compatible device to use Yes.
Moreover, only select devices that support 4G/LTE on select non-traditional frequencies and VoLTE can use Yes.
Fortunately, Yes has a supported device list on its site to avoid surprises.
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) – coming soon through DNB
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
Coming soon.


SIM Card Price – Yes Malaysia
You can get a Yes SIM card for 10 MYR with 5 MYR credit and 1 GB for 7 days in Yes stores and from resellers, such as including convenience stores. You can also get the free SIM card with the Kasi Up Prepaid Plan, which costs 15 MYR. That plan features 10 GB for 30 days.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
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) top-ups are available:
Top-Up | Validity |
---|---|
5 MYR | 10 days |
10 MYR | 20 days |
20 MYR | 40 days |
30 MYR | 60 days |

To top up your Yes SIM card, text REL YourPhoneNumber VoucherCode to 0183301111.
For example, if your phone number is 123456789 and your voucher code is 123456, you would text REL 123456789 123456 to 0183301111.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Text BAL to 0183301111 to check your Yes balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyYes app (Android/iOS).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Yes Malaysia
Yes has two data-featured plans: Kasi Up (data) & Kasi Up Prepaid Add-On (as the name implies).
Kasi Up – Yes Malaysia
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
15 MYR | Kasi Up Prepaid 15 | 10 GB | 30 days |
20 MYR | Kasi Up Prepaid 20 | 20 GB | 30 days |
30 MYR | Kasi Up Prepaid Unlimited | Unlimited @ 7 Mbps | 30 days |

Kasi Up Prepaid Add-Ons – Yes Malaysia
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
1 MYR | 1 GB | 1 day |
2 MYR | 2 GB | 2 days |
3 MYR | 3 GB | 3 days |
5 MYR | 5 GB | 5 days |
10 MYR | 10 GB | 7 days |

APN/Internet Settings – Yes Malaysia
- Name: Yes 4G
- APN: yesnet
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Antel Malaysia

Antel Malaysia, just Antel and not to be confused with Antel in Uruguay, is a 4G/LTE-only mobile operator.
While it is a 4G/LTE-only mobile operator, it has a national roaming agreement with Celcom (Axiata), allowing Antel customers to use Celcom's 2G and 4G/LTE (other frequencies) networks.
In return, Antel leases spectrum to Digi and Celcom.
Antel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – Celcom (Axiata) national roaming
- 3G: N/A – never had it & 3G shut down in December 2021
- 4G/LTE: 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Antel:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Antel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Antel Malaysia
Coming soon.
SIM Card Price – Antel Malaysia
You can get an Antel SIM card for 7 MYR with 3 MYR credit (30 days) & 200 MB (15 days) from Antel dealers, including (independent) grocery stores, convenience stores & electronic shops.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Antel Malaysia
Antel top-up vouchers are sold by Antel dealers, such as grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.

The following (online) top-ups are available:
Top-Up | Bonus Credit | Validity | Bonus Credit Validity |
---|---|---|---|
3 MYR – 4 MYR | N/A | 3 days | N/A |
5 MYR – 9 MYR | N/A | 5 days | N/A |
10 MYR – 19 MYR | N/A | 10 days | N/A |
20 MYR – 29 MYR | N/A | 20 days | N/A |
30 MYR – 49 MYR | 10% | 30 days | 7 days |
50 MYR – 99 MYR | 10% | 60 days | 14 days |
100 MYR => | 10% | 60 days | 30 days |

To top up your Antel SIM card, dial *102#, select option 1, select option 2, and enter the VoucherCode or text REC VoucherCode to 25835.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *102#, select option 1, select option 2, and enter 123456 or text REC 123456 to 25835.
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 *102#, select option 1, and select option 1, or text BAL to 25835 to check your Antel balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Antel Prepaid app (Android/iOS).

Note that the Android app is geo-restricted.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Antel Malaysia
Antel has three data-featured plans:
- Easy (EZi) Monthly (combo)
- Internet Plans (as the name implies)
- EZi Social + Chat (social media data)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Easy (EZi) Monthly – Antel Malaysia

Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 2 | On-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 MYR | Ezi 30 | 5 GB 1 | N/A | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 31 days |
50 MYR | Ezi 50 | 10 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 31 days |
1 + 15 GB basic data @ 64 Kbps
2 for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & WhatsApp (EZi Social + Chat)

Internet Plans – Antel Malaysia
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
2 MYR | 1 GB | 1 day |
5 MYR | 1 GB | 7 days |
10 MYR | 2 GB | 7 days |
20 MYR | 5 GB | 7 days |
25 MYR | 5 GB | 31 days |
45 MYR | 10 GB | 31 days |
75 MYR | 20 GB | 31 days |


Price | Social Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|
2 MYR | 3 GB | 1 day |
7 MYR | 10 GB | 7 days |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & WhatsApp (EZi Social + Chat)

APN/Internet Settings – Antel Malaysia
- Name: antel
- APN: antel
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redONE Malaysia

redONE Malaysia, just redONE, is a Celcom (Axiata) MVNO.
It is a low-cost MVNO.
To learn about redONE’s frequencies, jump back to Celcom Axiata’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 Axiata MVNO, meaning redONE uses the Celcom Axiata network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with redONE, jump to the Celcom Axiata Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – redONE Malaysia
You can get a redONE SIM card for 10 MYR with 5 MYR credit (30 days) for 6 months (5 * 6 months (30 MYR)) and unlimited on-net minutes (redONE prepaid only) from redONE dealers, including (independent) grocery stores, convenience stores & electronic shops.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
redONE also has the Travel Data SIM (cards) for data roaming in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau/Macao, Singapore, Thailand & Taiwan – not for local use.

redONE SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 60 days (no top-up for 60 days or no activity for 60 days).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – redONE Malaysia
redONE top-up vouchers are sold by redONE dealers, such as grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.
The following (online) top-ups are available:
Top-Up | Validity |
---|---|
5 MYR | 7 days |
10 MYR | 30 days |
20 MYR | 30 days |
30 MYR | 30 days |
40 MYR | 30 days |
50 MYR | 30 days |

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).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – redONE Malaysia
redONE has five data-featured plans:
- redFAST30 (combo)
- Prepaid Internet Data Top-Ups (data)
- redMUSIC Add-On (music streaming data add-on)
- redSOCIAL Add-On (social media data add-on)
- redVIDEO Add-On (video streaming data add-on)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
redFAST30 – redONE Malaysia
Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
30 MYR | 30 GB 1 | “Unlimited”, 6000 minutes | 30 days |
1 +10 GB Basic Internet (@ 64 Kbps)

Prepaid Internet Data Top-Ups – redONE Malaysia
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
3 MYR | 1 GB | 24 hours |
10 MYR | 2 GB | 7 days |
25 MYR | 5 GB | 30 days |
45 MYR | 10 GB | 30 days |

redMUSIC Add-On – redONE Malaysia
Price | Streaming Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|
5 MYR | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Astro Arena, Fly FM, Hot FM, Hungama, Joox, KKBOX, Kool FM, One FM, Spotify & Syok
Price | Social Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|
10 MYR | 10 GB | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, WeChat & WhatsApp

redVIDEO Add-On – redONE Malaysia
Price | Streaming Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
10 MYR | 10 GB | 30 days | on redVIDEO |
1 for AstroGO, DimSum, Eros NOW, iFlix, Netflix, Viu, YouTube & YouTube Kids

APN/Internet Settings – redONE Malaysia
- Name: redONE
- APN: redone
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speakOUT Malaysia

speakOUT Malaysia, just speakOUT, is a Digi MVNO.
It is an MVNO targetting the youth.
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 Malaysia
speakOUT is a Digi MVNO, meaning speakOUT uses the Digi network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with speakOUT, jump to the Digi Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – speakOUT Malaysia
You can get a speakOUT SIM card for 10 MYR with 6 MYR credit in 7-Elevens and other retailers across Malaysia.

- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – speakOUT Malaysia
speakOUT top-up vouchers are sold by 7-Elevens and speakOUT dealers, such as grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.
The following (online) top-ups are available:
Top-Up | Validity |
---|---|
3 MYR | 5 days |
10 MYR | 10 days |
30 MYR | 30 days |
50 MYR | 50 days |
To top up your redONE SIM card, dial *129#, select option 2, and enter the VoucherCode.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *129#, select option 2, and 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.
Dial *129# to check your speakOUT balance.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – speakOUT Malaysia
speakOUT has three data-featured plans:
- Mobile Internet Plans – ValueSurf (data)
- Tourist Unlimited Mobile Internet Plans (data for tourist SIM card)
- Internet Boosters (data add-ons)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Mobile Internet Plans (ValueSurf) – speakOUT Malaysia
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
10 MYR | ValueSurf10 | 500 MB | 14 days |
20 MYR | ValueSurf20 | 1 GB | 30 days |
28 MYR | ValueSurf28 | 1.5 GB | 30 days |
38 MYR | ValueSurf38 | 2.5 GB | 30 days |
48 MYR | ValueSurf48 | 3.5 GB | 30 days |

Tourist Unlimited Mobile Internet Plans – speakOUT Malaysia
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
30 MYR | SuperSurf | 5 GB | 14 days |
50 MYR | UltraSurf | 10 GB | 14 days |

Internet Boosters – speakOUT Malaysia
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
5 MYR | Mark1 | 200 MB | 3 days |
10 MYR | Mark2 | 500 MB | 7 days |
18 MYR | Mark3 | 1 GB | 15 days |
25 MYR | Mark4 | 1 GB | 30 days |

APN/Internet Settings – speakOUT Malaysia
- Name:
- APN:
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Tune Talk

Tune Talk is a Celcom Axiata MVNO by the Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia.
Like the airline itself, AirAsia's offerings are competitive in price.
It is also Malaysia's largest MVNO.
To learn about Yoodo’s frequencies, jump back to Celcom Axiata’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 Axiata MVNO, meaning Tune Talk uses the Celcom Axiata network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Tune Talk, jump to the Celcom Axiata Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Tune Talk
You can get a Tune Talk SIM card, called Tune Talk Value Prepaid (TTVP) for 5 MYR from Tune Talk dealers, including (independent) grocery stores, convenience stores & electronic shops.

Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Tune Talk Traveler SIM – Tune Talk's tourist offering.
These two Tune Talk Traveler SIM cards are available, which are only sold at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2 only) and Penang International Airport:
Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
25 MYR | Lite Plan | 5 MYR | 5 GB | 7 days |
50 MYR | Power Plan | 5 MYR | 10 GB | 14 days |

You may have to call 13100 to activate your Tune Talk SIM card.
Note that you can still use your Tune Talk Traveler SIM card after the Lite Plan or Power Plan expire if you purchase a regular plan.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Tune Talk eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
To use a Tune Talk eSIM, you need to have one of the following devices:
- Huawei Mate P40 5G
- Huawei P40/P40 Pro
- iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Series
- iPhone 13 Series
- iPhone XR/XS/XS Max
- Samsumg Galaxy Z Flip
- Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Series
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Series
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G/Fold 3 4G
- Samsung S21 Series

- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Dial *111# to access the Tune Talk menu.
Tune Talk SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 45 days (no top-up for 45 days or no activity for 45 days).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tune Talk
Tune Talk top-up vouchers are sold by Tune Talk Top-Up Locations, such as grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Malaysia.

The following (online) top-ups are available:
Top-Up | Validity |
---|---|
5 MYR | 5 days |
10 MYR | 10 days |
15 MYR | 15 days |
20 MYR | 20 days |
30 MYR | 30 days |
50 MYR | 50 days |
100 MYR | 100 days |

To top up your Tune Talk SIM card, dial *122*VoucherCode#, dial *122#, or call 13101 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# or call 13101 to check your Tune Talk balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Tune Talk app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tune Talk
Tune Talk has four data-featured plans:
- #SureOne Monthly Plans (combo)
- Data & Call Plans (combo)
- Passes (add-ons)
- Booster (data add-ons)
#SureOne Monthly Plans – Tune Talk
Price | Data | Netflix & YouTube Data | On-Net Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 MYR | 300 MB | N/A | N/A | 1 day | D200 |
10 MYR | 1 GB | N/A | Unlimited | 30 days | M1 |
10 MYR | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | 7 days | W2 |
28 MYR | 6 GB | 6 GB | Unlimited | 30 days | M6 |
48 MYR | 10 GB | 40 GB | Unlimited 1 | 30 days | M10 |
200 MYR | 120 GB | N/A | N/A | 360 days | Y120 |
1 also for local use

Data & Call Plans – Tune Talk
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 MYR | Call 20 | 3 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | Call20 |
25 MYR | Hi-25 | 25 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days | Hi25 |
35 MYR | Hi-35 | 35 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | Hi35 |
48 MYR | Tune Unlimited | Unlimited @ 6 Mbps | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | TuneUNL |
200 MYR | Yearly 200 | 10 GB/month (120 GB) | Unlimited | N/A | 360 days | Yearly200 |
1 +unlimited WeChat & WhatsApp data

Passes – Tune Talk
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 MYR | 1.5 GB Booster | 300 MB | Unlimited | 1 day | B3 |
10 MYR | 2 GB Weekly Pass | 2 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | Weekly |
Boosters – Tune Talk
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
3 MYR | 1.5 GB | Until plan expires |
10 MYR | 10 GB | Until plan expires |
APN/Internet Settings – Tune Talk
- Name: Tune Talk
- APN: tunetalk
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Yoodo

Yoodo is a digital sub-brand mostly targetting the youth (specifically gamers) by Celcom Axiata.
However, anyone, including those who hate games, can get a Yoodo SIM card.
It is also 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 Axiata’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 Axiata sub-brand, meaning Yoodo uses the Celcom Axiata network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Yoodo, jump to the Celcom Axiata Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Yoodo
You can get a Yoodo SIM card for 3 MYR in Celcom Axiata stores (called Bluecubes), BHPetrol & Petronas gas stations across Malaysia. They are not available at Bluecubes stores at airports (including the Bluecube at Kuala Lumpur International Airport).

- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Yoodo eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
To use a Yoodo eSIM, you need to have one of the following devices:
- Google Pixel 3/3XL/3A XL
- Google Pixel 4/4 XL/4A/4a 4G
- Google Pixel 5
- Huawei Mate 40 Pro
- Huawei P40/P40 Pro
- iPhone SE (2nd Generation)
- iPhone XR/XS
- Samsung Galaxy Fold/Fold 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S20/S20+/S20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S21/S21+/S21 Ultra
- Samsung Note 20

- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
You may have to activate your Yoodo SIM card online.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Yoodo
You can top-up your Yoodo SIM card on the Yoodo app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery) – the same counts for checking your balance. Top-up vouchers are not sold.

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Yoodo
Yoodo has five data-featured plans:
- High-Speed Customize Your Plan (as the name implies)
- Unlimited @ 3 Mbps Customize Your Plan (customizable combo @ 3 Mbps)
- Unlimited @ 6 Mbps Customize Your Plan (customizable combo @ 6 Mbps)
- Power Passes ((high-speed) data add-ons)
- Add-Ons (data add-ons for apps & games)
All Yoodo plans can be activated on the Yoodo app.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
High-Speed Customize Your Plan – Yoodo

High-Speed Customize Your Plan Data – Yoodo
Price | Data |
---|---|
15 MYR | 6 GB |
20 MYR | 20 GB |
40 MYR | 40 GB |
68 MYR | 80 GB |
88 MYR | 150 GB |
98 MYR | 200 GB |
High-Speed Customize Your Plan Local Minutes – Yoodo
Price | Local Minutes |
---|---|
5 MYR | 100 minutes |
7 MYR | 200 minutes |
9 MYR | 400 minutes |
12 MYR | 4000 minutes |
High-Speed Customize Your Plan Local SMS – Yoodo
Price | Local SMS |
---|---|
3 MYR | 50 SMS |
5 MYR | 100 SMS |
8 MYR | 200 SMS |
12 MYR | 300 SMS |
Unlimited @ 3 Mbps Customize Your Plan – Yoodo

Minutes/SMS | 0 minutes | 100 minutes | 200 minutes | 400 minutes | 4000 minutes |
0 SMS | 35 MYR | 35 MYR | 42 MYR | 44 MYR | 47 MYR |
50 SMS | 38 MYR | 38 MYR | 45 MYR | 47 MYR | 50 MYR |
100 SMS | 40 MYR | 40 MYR | 47 MYR | 49 MYR | 52 MYR |
200 SMS | 43 MYR | 43 MYR | 50 MYR | 52 MYR | 55 MYR |
300 SMS | 47 MYR | 47 MYR | 54 MYR | 56 MYR | 59 MYR |
Unlimited @ 6 Mbps – Yoodo
Minutes/SMS | 0 minutes | 100 minutes | 200 minutes | 400 minutes | 4000 minutes |
0 SMS | 43 MYR | 43 MYR | 50 MYR | 52 MYR | 55 MYR |
50 SMS | 46 MYR | 46 MYR | 53 MYR | 55 MYR | 58 MYR |
100 SMS | 48 MYR | 48 MYR | 55 MYR | 57 MYR | 60 MYR |
200 SMS | 51 MYR | 51 MYR | 58 MYR | 60 MYR | 63 MYR |
300 SMS | 55 MYR | 55 MYR | 62 MYR | 64 MYR | 67 MYR |
Power Passes – Yoodo
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
2 MYR | 100 GB | 1 hour |
3 MYR | 100 GB | 3 hours |
15 MYR | 100 GB | 12 hours |
Add-Ons – Yoodo
Price | Data | App |
---|---|---|
0 MYR | 20 GB | Boost |
0 MYR | 20 GB | PUBG Mobile |
1 MYR | 20 GB | TikTok |
3 MYR | 20 GB | Arena of Valor |
3 MYR | 20 GB | Call of Duty Mobile |
3 MYR | 20 GB | |
3 MYR | 20 GB | Google Meet |
3 MYR | 20 GB | |
3 MYR | 20 GB | Joox |
3 MYR | 20 GB | Microsoft Teams |
3 MYR | 20 GB | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang |
3 MYR | 20 GB | Spotify |
3 MYR | 20 GB | |
3 MYR | 20 GB | |
3 MYR | 20 GB | Zoom |
7 MYR | 20 GB | AstroGo |
7 MYR | 20 GB | iFlix |
7 MYR | 20 GB | iQiyi |
7 MYR | 20 GB | Netflix |
7 MYR | 20 GB | Viu |
7 MYR | 20 GB | YouTube |

APN/Internet Settings – Yoodo
- Name: Yoodo 4G
- APN: yoodo
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Malaysia
I would highly encourage anyone visiting Malaysia to get themselves a Malaysian SIM card – you will be saving a lot of money when you do so.
However, for some, getting a Malaysian SIM card is not an option.
For example, your device may be SIM-locked, meaning that you cannot use any other SIM card other than the SIM card provided by your operator.
There are other ways to stay online while in Malaysia, but they may not be cheap.
International Roaming
International roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected when traveling in other countries because you do not have to buy a new SIM card, have to deal with SIM card registration regulations, nor have multiple phone numbers to deal with.
However, international roaming has proven to be expensive in many cases, especially compared to buying local SIM cards.
That is why many travelers are not fond of international roaming.
International roaming has its pros and cons. However, it is important to know how it works. This in-depth guide explains it all.
Find out whether your mobile operator has attractive roaming rates for Malaysia here.
Using an International SIM Card or Travel SIM Card
International SIM cards are SIM cards made for the traveler in mind. Using them is often cheaper than international roaming.
However, they are almost always more expensive than using a local SIM card.
There are many other advantages and disadvantages of getting international SIM cards, which you can learn about here.
Using a Mobile Hotspot (Pocket WIFI)
Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local mobile operators of the country you are visiting.
Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card.
You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one.
Using Free WIFI Networks
Using free WIFI connections is the cheapest way to stay connected because they are free.
The major downside of trying to use WIFI hotspots is that you will have to locate them, and they are not available on every corner in Malaysia.
Make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN so that hackers cannot steal your personal data.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Malaysia
Getting a SIM card from Digi or Celcom would do you well when considering a Malaysian SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Card in Other Asian Countries
Visiting other countries in Asia? Check out my SIM card buying guides for individual Asian countries:
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.
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