Malaysia
Good to Know
| Languages | Currency | Electricity | Power Outlet | Country Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malay, English | RM (Ringgit, MYR) | 240V 50Hz | Type G (British) | +60 |
Quick Links
- US Department of State Travel Advisory Level 1 Normal
Passports
Visas are not required for US citizens staying 90 days or less, but 1 blank passport page is required. See here for more information.
TIP
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is required to be completed 3 days or less before your arrival.
Money
To get cash, the following ATMs may be worth a shot:
- Public Bank
- Bank Simpanan
- CIMB
- Hong Leong
- RHB Bank
- AM Bank
- United Overseas Bank
- OCBC Bank
- Affin Bank
- Alliance Bank
Connectivity
Mobile Networks
INFO
Celcom is also known as Digi.
The following is a list of local mobile network operators:
| Operator | 5G | 4G | 3G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celcom | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Maxis | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| U-Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Yes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unifi Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Roaming Agreements
A common question is what roaming agreements are in place for common international data plan providers.
WARNING
Data is internet-sourced, and is not verified. It may be inaccurate or outdated.
INFO
Data for T-Mobile was sourced from a 2023 document and may be outdated. Data from Airalo has been verified by the provider.
| Provider | Celcom | Maxis | U-Mobile | Yes | Unifi Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | 5G | 5G 4G | 5G 4G | ||
| Google Fi | ✅ | ✅ | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Verizon | ✅ | ✅ | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Firsty | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | No Data | No Data |
| Airalo | 5G | 5G 4G |
Post Office
The local post office is Pos Malaysia.
Pricing
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Postcard | RM0.90 |