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.

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

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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 (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.

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.

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 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.

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

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:

• Malaysian mobile operators (five offer eSIMs to prepaid customers – read more in my Malaysia SIM card buying guide)
• Airalo Sambungkan eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
• Holafly Malaysia eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 90 days (unlimited data eSIMs)
• Nomad Malaysia eSIM with ten choices between 1 GB and 100 GB (best value for money… too)
• Airalo Asialink eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 100 GB (best value for money for 13 East- and Southeast Asian countries)
• AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM through SimOptions with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported Asian countries (12/32) at a reasonable price but with a short validity – SimOptions does sell other Asian eSIMs, but they are not as good as AIS)
• Holafly Asia eSIM with two choices between 6 GB and 10 GB (reasonably prices eSIMs for 11 East- and Southeast Asian countries, but Phone Travel Wiz readers like the eSIM somehow)
• Nomad APAC eSIM with seven choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (the best of both worlds in terms of pricing and performance for up to 16 Asian and Oceanian countries)
• Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 30 GB (the best of both worlds in terms of pricing and performance again but for up to eight Asian and Oceanian countries (can be cheaper than Nomad's APAC eSIM))
• Ubigi Asia Plans (extensive Asia coverage (24 countries))
• Airalo Discover Global eSIM with five choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (reasonable global coverage (85+ countries) at attractive prices) – read my ongoing Airalo Discover Global eSIM review too!
• AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (50/123) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
• Nomad Global eSIM with three choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (extensive global coverage (110 countries) at high(er) prices)
• Ubigi World Plan (most extensive global coverage (175+ countries) at the highest prices)

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 😜.

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.

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

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 = 0.25 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

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.

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Hotlink by Maxis

Hotlink by Maxis Communications, just Maxis, is the largest mobile operator in Malaysia.

Although it is often overtaken by Digi Malaysia, depending on the quarter.

Hotlink is a secondary brand by Maxis.

While Hotlink initially was Maxis' prepaid brand, it later added postpaid plans to Hotlink.

Hotlink was also the first mobile operator to offer Free Basic Internet, which is data browsing @ 64 Kbps (excruciating slow… but free).

This also caused the elimination of Pay As You Go data overuse fees throughout Malaysia.

Hotlink uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: N/A – shut down in March 2022 (Jendela Project)
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – coming soon through DNB
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Hotlink:

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

Coverage – Hotlink by Maxis

Hotlink has extensive coverage throughout Malaysia.

Below are Hotlink's coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:

SIM Card Price – Hotlink by Maxis

You can get a Hotlink SIM card for 10 MYR, 15 MYR, 40 MYR & 50 MYR in Hotlink or Maxis stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. Hotlink SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

The following four Hotlink SIM cards are available:

Price	Credit	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
10 MYR	5 MYR	N/A	N/A	30 days
25 MYR	2 MYR	10 GB	N/A	365 days
40 MYR	N/A	“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 3 Mbps	Unlimited	30 days
50 MYR	N/A	“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 6 Mbps	Unlimited	30 days

I do have to warn you that 3 Mbps and 6 Mbps are slow download speeds.

6 Mbps is somewhat reasonable but still annoyingly slow… you may want to get the 25 MYR SIM card if you want unrestricted speeds.

Hotlink used to have a tourist SIM card, called Hotlink Tourist SIM, but it looks like it stopped selling them (just like many of its competitors for some reason).

Dial *100# to access the Hotlink (Easy) Menu.

Dial *139# to see your Hotlink phone number.

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):

1. 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
3. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 5 GB/30 days – very 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 17^th 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.

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 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 10 GB/30 days – very 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 17^th 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

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!

• Be sure to check out my Airalo Asialink eSIM review for my insights!

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.

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

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Hotlink by Maxis

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Hotlink by Maxis

Hotlink has four data-featured prepaid plans:

• Unlimited Passes (combo)
• Fast Passes (data)
• Streaming Plans (data)
• Work From Home (data)

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.

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

Unlimited Plans – Hotlink by Maxis

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#:

Price	Data	Nighttime Data 1	Local Minutes	Validity
40 MYR	“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 3 Mbps	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days
50 MYR	“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 6 Mbps	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days
60 MYR	“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 18 Mbps	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 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)).

Pantas Plans – Hotlink by Maxis

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#:

Price	Data	Validity
10 MYR	5 GB	365 days
25 MYR	15 GB	30 days
35 MYR	30 GB	30 days

Streaming Plans – Hotlink by Maxis

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#:

Price	Data 1	Nighttime Data 2, 3, 4	Validity
20 MYR	5GB	Unlimited	30 days
25 MYR	15 GB	Unlimited	30 days
40 MYR	25 GB	Unlimited	30 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

Work From Home Plans – Hotlink by Maxis

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#:

Price	Data 1	Work From Home Data 2, 3	Validity
20 MYR	5 GB	Unlimited	30 days
25 MYR	15 GB	Unlimited	30 days
40 MYR	25 GB	Unlimited	30 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

APN/Internet Settings – Hotlink by Maxis

• Name: Maxis 4G
• APN: unet OR max4g
• Username: leave empty OR maxis
• Password: leave empty OR wap

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Digi Malaysia

Digi Malaysia, just Digi and not to be confused with Digi in Belize, is the second-largest mobile operator in Malaysia.

Although it often overtakes Maxis, making it the largest then.

Digi is part of the Telenor group, which is from Norway.

Telenor is also active in Asia (Pakistan – Telenor and Thailand – Dtac) and Europe (Denmark and Sweden as Telenor and as DNA in Finland).

Digi uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: Shut down in March 2022 (Jendela Project)
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – coming soon through DNB
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Digi:

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

Coverage – Digi Malaysia

Digi has extensive coverage throughout Malaysia.

Below are Digi's coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:

SIM Card Price – Digi Malaysia

You can get a Digi SIM card for 8 MYR, 10 MYR & 15 MYR in Digi stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. Digi SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

The following three Digi SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Social Data 1	Local Minutes	Validity
8 MYR	N/A	N/A	N/A	60 days
10 MYR 2	5 GB	Unlimited	30 minutes	30 days
15 MYR	6 GB	Unlimited	N/A	30 days

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

Digi used to have a tourist SIM card, called Digi Traveler SIM, but it looks like it stopped selling them (just like many of its competitors for some reason).

Dial *128# to access the Digi menu.

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 days – most 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 17^th of May (2023 data only).

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.

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 17^th of May (2023 data only).

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.

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

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digi Malaysia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digi Malaysia

Digi has eight data-featured prepaid plans:

• Prepaid NEXT Plans (combo)
• Prepaid Monthly Plan Boosters (booster)
• Exclusive Starter Pack Plans (combo)
• Raja Kombo Plans (combo)
• Pakej Data Khas Belia Plans (combo)
• 3-Months Bundles (data-only)
• Pakej Remaja Keluarga Malaysia Plans (data-only)
• RDY Plans (combo)

All Digi plans can be activated by dialing *128#.

I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).

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

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

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#:

Price	Plan	Data	Social Data 1, 2	Local Minutes	Validity
15 MYR	Next 15	6 GB	Unlimited	N/A	30 days
20 MYR	Next 20	15 GB	Unlimited	N/A	30 days
30 MYR	Next 30	20 GB	Unlimited	N/A	30 days
35 MYR	Next 35	30 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days
40 MYR	Next Unlimited 40	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days
68 MYR	RDY	50 GB	Unlimited 3	Unlimited	30 days

¹ for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter
² only when auto-renewal is/stays enabled
³ +unlimited data for Arena of Valor, Call of Duty Mobile, Free Fire, League of Legends Wild Rift, Mobile Legends Bang Bang & PUBG Mobile

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#:

Price	Data	Validity
3 MYR	1.5 GB	Until plan expires
5 MYR	3 GB	Until plan expires
8 MYR	6 GB	Until plan expires
10 MYR	10 GB	Until 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#:

Price	Data	Social Data 1	Local Minutes	Validity
10 MYR	5 GB	Unlimited	30 minutes	7 days

¹ for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter

Raja Kombo Plans – Digi Malaysia

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

The following Raja Kombo are available, which can be activated by dialing *128#:

Price	Plan	Data	Social Data 1	Local Minutes	International Minutes 3	Validity
15 MYR	Raja Kombo 15	0.5 GB	Unlimited 2	N/A	30 minutes	30 days
30 MYR	Raja Kombo 30	6 GB	Unlimited	N/A	45 minutes	30 days
35 MYR	Raja Kombo 35	12 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	60 minutes4	30 days
45 MYR	Raja Kombo 45	25 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	75 minutes 4	30 days

¹ for Facebook, IMO, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
² for YouTube only
³ to Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar/Burma, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam
⁴ +extra 30 minutes

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#:

Price	Data	Social Data 1	Validity
20 MYR	15 GB	Unlimited	30 days

¹ for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter

3-Months Bundles – Digi Malaysia

The 3-Months Bundles are, as the name implies, data-only plans (without 5G NR access for now).

The following 3-Months Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:

Price	Plan	Data	Social Data 1	Validity
45 MYR	Next 15 (3 Months Bundle)	6 GB +500 MB/month	Unlimited	90 days
105 MYR	Next 35 (3 Months Bundle)	30 GB + 5 GB/month	Unlimited	90 days

¹ for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter

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#:

Price	Data	Validity
30 MYR	20 GB	90 days

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#:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity 1
68 MYR	50 GB	Unlimited	30 days

¹ auto-renewal

APN/Internet Settings – Digi Malaysia

• Name: Digi
• APN: diginet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Celcom (Axiata) Malaysia

Celcom Axiata Malaysia, just Celcom and not to be confused with Cellcom in Canada, Guinea, Israel, or the United States, is the third-largest mobile operator in Malaysia.

It was the first mobile operator to launch 3G in Malaysia.

Surprisingly, most Malaysian Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) use the Celcom network for some reason.

The Axiata Group is also active in Bangladesh (Robi), Cambodia (Smart), Indonesia (XL Axiata), Nepal (Ncell) & Sri Lanka (Dialog).

Celcom uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: N/A – shut down in March 2022 (Jendela Project)
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – coming soon through DNB
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Celcom:

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

Coverage – Celcom Malaysia

Celcom has the best 4G/LTE coverage in Malaysia.

It also won the Malaysia Best Mobile Coverage Speedtest Award of 2021 (Q3-Q4).

Below are Celcom's coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:

SIM Card Price – Celcom Malaysia

You can get a Celcom SIM card, called Xpax, for 10 MYR with 6 MYR credit, 1 GB Basic Internet (@ 64 Kbps) & 10 GB for Arena of Valor, Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram & PUBG Mobile for 3 days in Celcom stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. Celcom SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

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

For 30 MYY, you get 1 GB of data a day (10 GB), unlimited WeChat & WhatsApp data, 1 GB roaming data for Singapore & 1 GB roaming data for Thailand for 10 days.

Dial *118# to access the Celcom menu.

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 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 3 GB/5 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/10 days
4. 10 GB/15 days – most 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.

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)

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).

• Be sure to check out my Nomad APAC eSIM review for my insights!

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.

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

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Celcom Malaysia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Celcom Malaysia

Celcom has ten data-featured prepaid plans:

• Weekly Passes (combo)
• Monthly Passes (combo)
• Unlimited Hour Passes (data-only)
• Late Night Internet (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-on)
• 2X Speed Add-Ons (add-ons)
• Mix & Match Plan (data-only)

All Celcom plans can be activated by dialing *118#.

I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).

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

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

Weekly 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#:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
12 MYR	“Unlimited”, 20 GB @ 3 Mbps	Unlimited	7 days
15 MYR	“Unlimited”, 20 GB @ 6 Mbps	Unlimited	7 days

I do have to warn you that 3 Mbps and 6 Mbps are slow download speeds.

6 Mbps is somewhat reasonable but still annoyingly slow… but you can at least video stream videos @ 1080p.

Monthly 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#:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
35 MYR	30 GB	Unlimited	30 days
35 MYR	“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 3 Mbps	Unlimited	30 days
38 MYR	“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 3 Mbps + 5 GB (high speed)	Unlimited	30 days
43 MYR	“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 3 Mbps + 5 GB (high speed)	Unlimited	30 days
45 MYR	40 GB	Unlimited	30 days
45 MYR	“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 6 Mbps + 5 GB (high speed)	Unlimited	30 days
48 MYR	“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 6 Mbps + 10 GB (high speed)	Unlimited	30 days
50 MYR	“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 6 Mbps + 5 GB (high speed)	Unlimited	30 days
53 MYR	“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 6 Mbps + 10 GB (high speed)	Unlimited	30 days

I do have to warn you that 3 Mbps and 6 Mbps are slow download speeds.

6 Mbps is somewhat reasonable but still annoyingly slow… but you can at least video stream videos @ 1080p.

I know I would avoid the “unlimited” plans and go for the 35 MYR 30 GB or (better yet) 45 MYR 40 GB plans… but I am a speed cheetah 💨.

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#:

Price	Data	Validity
1 MYR	Unlimited	1 hour
2 MYR	Unlimited	3 hours
3 MYR	2 GB	24 hours
5 MYR	Unlimited	12 hours
5 MYR	4 GB	24 hours
8 MYR	Unlimited	24 hours

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#:

Price	Data	Validity 1
2 MYR	3 GB	1 night
7 MYR	10 GB	7 nights
20 MYR	15 GB	30 nights

¹ between 1:00 and 7:00

Games Walla (Plus) Add-Ons – Celcom Malaysia

The Games Walla (Plus) add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons (without 5G NR access for now) for Arena of Valor, Free Fire, Garena & PUBG Mobile. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

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

Price	Plan	Data	Games	Validity
2 MYR	Games Walla Daily	3 GB	Arena of Valor, Free Fire & 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

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#:

Price	Plan	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 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#:

Price	Data 1	Validity
2 MYR	3 GB	1 day
7 MYR	10 GB	7 days
20 MYR	15 GB	30 days

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

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#:

Price	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

2X Speed Add-Ons – Celcom Malaysia

The 2X Speed add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons (without 5G NR access for now). It cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

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

Price	Data	Speed	Validity
1 MYR	Plan allowance	6 Mbps	1 hour
1 MYR	Plan allowance	6 Mbps	1 night (1:00 – 8:00)
2 MYR	Plan allowance	6 Mbps	1 day (8:00 – 18:00)
3 MYR	Plan allowance	6 Mbps	6 hours
10 MYR	Plan allowance	6 Mbps	Until plan expires

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#:

Price	Data	Validity
5 MYR	99 GB	90 days (Commence on December 1, 2022)

APN/Internet Settings – Celcom Malaysia

• Name: celcom4g
• APN: celcom4g

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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U Mobile Malaysia

U Mobile Malaysia, just U Mobile, is one of the smaller mobile operators in Malaysia.

It was the first mobile operator to enable VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi) in the country.

U Mobile uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: N-A – national roaming with Maxis
• 3G: N/A – shut down in March 2022 (Jendela Project)
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – coming soon through DNB
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about U Mobile:

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

Coverage – U Mobile Malaysia

U Mobile has extensive coverage throughout Malaysia.

Below are U Mobile's coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:

You can also check out U Mobile's official coverage map here.

SIM Card Price – U Mobile Malaysia

You can get a U Mobile SIM card, Prepaid 5G-Ready Plan, for 10 MYR with 6 MYR credit and 1 GB of data for 5 days in U Mobile stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. U Mobile SIM cards are not sold at airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

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

In 2021, it was called Unlimited FUNZ, which is slowly being discontinued (so if you read about this SIM card somewhere and are confused about me calling it Prepaid 5G-Ready Plan – this is why).

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):

1. 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
3. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 5 GB/30 days – very 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 17^th 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.

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 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/10 days
4. 10 GB/15 days – most 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 7^th of February.

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).

• Be sure to check out my Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM review for my insights!

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.

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

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – U Mobile Malaysia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – U Mobile Malaysia

U Mobile has eight data-featured prepaid plans:

• U Plans (combo)
• 5G Daily & Weekly Plans (data-only)
• High Speed Boosters (data boosters)
• Giler Plans (combo)
• UMI (Unlimited Mobile Internet) Plans (data-only)
• Data Booster 5 (data boosters)
• Turbo Booster (add-ons)
• Epikk Video3 (data-only)

I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).

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

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

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#:

Price	Data	Validity
3 MY	1 GB	1 day
6 MYR	5 GB	1 day
12 MYR	10 GB	7 days

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#:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
25 MYR	U25	“Unlimited”, 30 GB @ 3 Mbps + 1 hour high speed data/day (30 hours)	Unlimited	30 days
35 MYR	U35	“Unlimited”, 100 GB @ 6 Mbps + 1 hour high speed data/day (30 hours)	Unlimited	30 days
40 MYR	U40	“Unlimited”, 100 GB @ 6 Mbps + 1 hour high speed data/day (30 hours)	Unlimited	30 days

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#:

Price	Data	Validity
3 MY	1 GB	1 day
6 MYR	5 GB	1 day
12 MYR	10 GB	7 days

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#:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
12 MYR	GX12	Unlimited @ 3 Mbps	Unlimited	7 days
30 MYR	GX30	Unlimited @ 6 Mbps	N/A	30 days
38 MYR	GX30	Unlimited @ 12 Mbps	Unlimited	30 days

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#:

Price	Data 1	Social Data 5	On-Net Minutes	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
20 MYR	1.5 GB 2	500 MB	Unlimited	20 minutes	N/A	30 days
26 MYR	2.5 GB 3	2.5 GB	N/A	N/A	N/A	30 days
30 MYR	2.75 GB 2	2.5 GB	Unlimited	30 minutes	N/A	30 days
36 MYR	7.5 GB 3, 4	7.5 GB	N/A	N/A	N/A	30 days
38 MYR	2 GB 2	2 GB	Unlimited	150 minutes	30 SMS	30 days
50 MYR	4 GB 2	10 GB	Unlimited	50 minutes	N/A	30 days

¹ with unlimited data for Ais Kacang, Apple Music, BFM 89.9, CITYPlus FM, Fly FM, Hot FM, JOOX, KKBOX, Kool FM, KupiKupi FM, One FM, Smule, Spotify, SYOK, Tidal & Waze
² +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

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#:

Price	Data 1	Validity	Activation Code
5 MYR	10 GB	14 days	*118*1*2*3#

1 for GX38, GX30, GT30 & all UMI plans

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#:

Price	Validity	Activation Code
5 MYR	24 hours	*118*1*2*1#

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#:

Price	Data 1	Validity
3 MYR	3 GB	3 days

¹ for TikTok & YouTube

APN/Internet Settings – U Mobile Malaysia

• Name: U Mobile
• APN: my3g

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Yes Malaysia

Yes Malaysia, just Yes and formerly known as Yes 4G, is one of the mobile operators in Malaysia.

It was the first 4G/LTE-only mobile operator in Malaysia, building its network from the ground up.

Yes never had a national roaming agreement with the other mobile operator, meaning you needed a 4G/LTE compatible device to use Yes.

Moreover, only select devices supporting 4G/LTE on select non-traditional frequencies (for Malaysian and Asian standards).

Luckily, Yes managed to get some spectrum on normal frequencies, but I still suggest checking the supported devices list to avoid surprises.

In May 2022, Yes launched 5G NR (through Digital Nasional Berhad), making it Malaysia's first 5G NR-supported mobile operator.

Yes uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: N/A – never had it
• 3G: N/A – never had it
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 2300 MHz (Band 40) & 2600 MHz (Band 38)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – through Digital Nasional Berhad
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Yes:

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

Coverage – Yes Malaysia

Yes has the best 4G/LTE availability in Malaysia.

This was also confirmed by Opensignal.

Below are Yes' coverage maps produced by Speedtest – on the left, Peninsular (West) Malaysia; on the right, East Malaysia:

You can also check out Yes' official coverage map here.

SIM Card Price – Yes Malaysia

You can get a Yes SIM card for 30 MYR with unlimited data (@ full speed on 5G NR and @ 7 Mbps on 4G/LTE), unlimited local minutes & unlimited on-net SMS for 30 days in Yes stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, kiosks & gas stations. Yes SIM cards are not sold at airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).

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 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Unlimited/5 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 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 17^th of May (2023 data only).

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.

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 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 10 GB/60 days
5. 20 GB/180 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

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

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!

• Be sure to check out my Airalo Discover Global eSIM review for my insights!

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.

Note that Yes offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Yes Malaysia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Yes Malaysia

Yes has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Yes Prepaid FT5G Unlimited (combo). It includes data (@ full speed on 5G NR and @ 7 Mbps on 4G/LTE) minutes & SMS.

This plan is enabled by default when you purchase a Yes SIM card (which is why Yes SIM cards seem so expensive compared to the competition).

I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).

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

The following Yes Prepaid FT5G Unlimited are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
30 MYR	Unlimited	Unlimited 1	30 days

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

APN/Internet Settings – Yes Malaysia

• Name: Yes 4G
• APN: yesnet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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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:

Price	SIM Card	Price	Credit	On-Net Minutes	Validity
10 MYR	BeyondLite	10 MYR	5 MYR (30 days) for 6 months (30 MYR)	Unlimited	30 days
180 MYR	BeyondLite Bonanza	180 MYR	40 MYR (30 days) for 6 months (240 MYR)	Unlimited	180 days

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.

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 🤯.

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 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 3 GB/5 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/10 days
4. 10 GB/15 days – most 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.

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 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

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

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.

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).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – 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.

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

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
30 MYR	30 GB 1, 2	“Unlimited”, 6000 minutes	30 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)

• Name: redONE
• APN: redone

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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.

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 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):

1. 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
3. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 5 GB/30 days – very 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 17^th 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.

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 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 10 GB/30 days – very 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 17^th 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

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!

• Be sure to check out my Airalo Asialink eSIM review for my insights!

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.

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).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – speakOUT

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – speakOUT

speakOUT has three data-featured prepaid plans:

• Non-Stop Mobile Internet Plans (data-only)
• Tourist Unlimited Mobile Internet Plans
• Internet Boosters
• Internet Boosters (Mark)

I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).

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

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

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#:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
8 MYR	BasicSurf Plus	1 GB	30 days
20 MYR	Surf Plus	3 GB	30 days
30 MYR	Hits Absolute	5 GB	30 days

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#:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
30 MYR	SuperSurf	5 GB	14 days
50 MYR	UltraSurf	10 GB	14 days

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#:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
3 MYR	Lite	500 MB	7 days
6 MYR	Mark1	1 GB	30 days
8 MYR	Lite Plus	1 GB	15 days
15 MYR	Mark3	3 GB	30 days

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#:

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

• Name: speakOUT
• APN: diginet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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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.

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:

Price	SIM Card	Credit	Data	Validity
25 MYR	Lite Plan	5 MYR	5 GB 1	7 days
50 MYR	Power Plan	5 MYR	10 GB 1	14 days

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

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

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 days – most 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 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 17^th of May (2023 data only).

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.

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 7^th of March.

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.

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).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tune Talk

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tune Talk

Tune Talk has six data-featured prepaid plans:

• Daily & Weekly Passes (combo)
• Internet & Call Plans (combo)
• Data Boosters
• #SureOne Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans (combo)
• Data & Call Plans (Hi-Value) (combo)
• Booster & Passes (Hi-Value) (data boosters)

I will list all the prices in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit).

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

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

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:

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net Minutes	Off-Net Minutes	Validity
1 MYR	Harian	500 MB	Unlimited	N/A	1 day
12 MYR	Mingguan	“Unlimited”, 15 GB 1	Unlimited	Shared with on-net call allowance	7 days

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

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:

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net Minutes	Off-Net Minutes	Validity
15 MYR	Hi-15	10 GB	Unlimited	N/A	30 days
20 MYR	Call 20	3 GB 1	Unlimited	Shared with on-net call allowance	30 days
33 MYR	Fokus 33	“Unlimited”, 50 GB @ 6 Mbps 2	Unlimited	Shared with on-net call allowance	30 days
35 MYR	Hi-35	35 GB	Unlimited	Shared with on-net call allowance	30 days
40 MYR	Fokus 40	“Unlimited”, 60 GB @ 12 Mbps 2	Unlimited	Shared with on-net call allowance	30 days
55 MYR	Besas 55	“Unlimited”, 80 GB @ 18 Mbps	Unlimited	Shared with on-net call allowance	30 days
99 MYR	Tahunan 99	2 GB 1	Unlimited	N/A	360 days
200 MYR	Tahunan 200	20 GB	Unlimited	N/A	360 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

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:

Price	Data	Validity
3 MYR	1.5 GB	Until plan expires 1
10 MYR	10 GB	Until 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

#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:

Price	Data 1	Social Data 2	On-Net Minutes	Validity	Activation Code
1 MYR	300 MB	N/A	Unlimited 1	1 day	D300
10 MYR	1 GB	N/A	Unlimited	30 days	M1
10 MYR	2 GB	N/A	Unlimited	7 days	W2
28 MYR	6 GB	6 GB	Unlimited	30 days	M6
48 MYR	10 GB	40 GB	Unlimited 3	30 days	M10

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

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:

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”, 100 GB @ 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

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:

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net Minutes	Validity	Activation Code
1 MYR	300 MB Daily Pass	300 MB	Unlimited	1 day	Daily
3 MYR	1.5GB Booster	1.5 GB	N/A	until plan expires 1	B3
3 MYR	5GB Hotspot Booster	5 GB	N/A	until plan expires 2	BH5
10 MYR	2GB Weekly Pass	2GB	Unlimited	7 days	Weekly
10 MYR	10GB Booster	10 GB	N/A	until plan expires 3	B10

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

APN/Internet Settings – Tune Talk

• Name: Tune Talk
• APN: tunetalk

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Yoodo

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.

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 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/10 days
4. 10 GB/15 days – most 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.

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 7^th of February.

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).

• Be sure to check out my Nomad APAC eSIM review for my insights!

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.

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).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – 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).

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

APN/Internet Settings – Yoodo

• Name: Yoodo 4G
• APN: yoodo

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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.