Where to buy SIM card for tourist in Kuala Lumpur, Operators, Registration process, Rates

Buying a SIM card at Kuala Lumpur International Airport takes longer but it is the easiest way to connect upon arrival in Malaysia. If you arrive at one of the major International Airports in Malaysia there are also kiosks selling prepaid SIM cards to tourists at Langkawi, Kuching, Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

Mobile internet operators in Malaysia

• Digi
• Maxis/Hotlink
• Celcom
• U mobile
• Yes
• Unifi/Bebas

Where to buy SIM cards

1. Buying a SIM card at Kuala Lumpur Airport

Takes longer but is the easiest way to connect when it comes in Malaysia is to buy a SIM card at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. As you walk out of the arrivals hall, you will immediately stumble upon prepaid SIM card shops on your left hand side. All prepaid sim card shops at Kuala Lumpur Airport are open 24 hours.

2. Phone stores

You can also buy a SIM card for Malaysia in any random phone shop around the country. If you want to find nearest phone stores you can use Google maps. At an official mobile internet operator retail store you get the best service, prices and they make sure everything is working properly before you leave the store and connect to the internet.

3. Online

If you find it too difficult to buy a local prepaid SIM card in Malaysia remember that you can order a prepaid SIM card for Malaysia online.

Registration process of buying SIM card for Tourist

·         Bring your passport

·         In the shop they will take a copy and register your new prepaid SIM card on your name

·         You will also need to give your fingerprint

·         The purchased prepaid SIM cards in Malaysia are activated within minutes

·         Directly put the new SIM card in your phone and see if it works before you leave the store

·         Ask your provider how to check your balance and remaining data bundle

SIM card price

·         10 MYR = $2.17 USD

·         $1 USD = 4.61 MYR

1. Maxis – Hotlink

• 25 RM = 10 GB data + 2 RM credit valid valid for 365 days – $6
• 40 RM = Unlimited data (3Mbps) + calls valid for 1 month – $9.5
• 50 RM = Unlimited data (6Mbps) + calls valid for 1 month – $12

2. Digi

• 15 RM = 3 GB data + Unlimited Social Media – $3.6
• 30 RM = 15 GB data – $7.1
• 35 RM = 30 GB data + calls – $8.3
• 45 RM = 40 GB data + calls – $9.5

3. Celcom

• 12 RM = Unlimited data (3Mbps) + calls for 7 days – $2.8
• 15 RM = Unlimited data (6Mbps) + calls for 7 days – $3.6
• 35 RM = Unlimited data (3Mbps) + calls for 30 days – $8.3
• 45 RM = Unlimited data (6Mbps) + calls + 5 GB uncapped data for 30 days – $10.7

4. U mobile

• 12 RM = Unlimited data (3Mbps) + calls for 7 days – $2.8
• 30 RM = Unlimited data (6Mbps) for 30 days – $7.1
• 35 RM = Unlimited data (6Mbps) + calls for 30 days – $8.3

5. Yes

• 15 RM = 10 GB data for 30 days – $3.6
• 20 RM = 20 GB data for 30 days – $4.7
• 30 RM = Unlimited data for 30 days – $7.1

6. Unifi – Bebas

• 12 RM = Unlimited data for 7 days – $2.8
• 35 RM = Unlimited data for 1 month – $8.3