Telephone numbers in Malaysia

Telephone numbers in Malaysia
Location
CountryMalaysia
ContinentAsia
RegulatorMCMC
TypeOpen
NSN length8 to 10
Format
  • +60 1x-xxx xxxx
  • +60 11-xxxx xxxx
  • +60 3-xxxx xxxx
  • +60 8x-xxx xxx
  • +60 x-xxx xxxx
  • 01x-xxx xxxx
  • 011-xxxx xxxx
  • 03-xxxx xxxx
  • 08x-xxx xxx
  • 0x-xxx xxxx
Access codes
Country code+60
International access00
Long-distance0

Telephone numbers in Malaysia are regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Landline telephone numbers consist of an area code of 1 to 2 digits (excluding the leading zero), followed by a 6 to 8-digit subscriber number. Mobile phone numbers consist of a mobile phone code of 2 digits followed by a 7- to 8-digit subscriber number. Mobile phone codes are originally assigned to specific mobile network operators; however, with mobile number portability, a mobile phone number might no longer be associated with its original assigned operator.

Until 2017, calls to Singapore did not require international dialling; they were made using the 02 domestic access code. However, following a directive from MCMC, it was discontinued in stages in May and June 2017. It was discontinued early on 16 May 2017 by Telekom Malaysia, and discontinued entirely by other Malaysian telecommunications companies on 1 July 2017. The normal international prefix of +65 has been made mandatory after that date.[1][2] Similarly, calls to Brunei from East Malaysia can be made using the 080 domestic access code, but calls from Peninsular Malaysia to Brunei require the international prefix 00673.

  1. ^ "Harmonization Of Usage Of Area Code "02" To "0065" For Calls To Singapore". Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  2. ^ "REALIGNMENT OF 02 INTERNATIONAL ACCESS CODE TO 0065 FOR CALLS TO SINGAPORE". 27 March 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.[permanent dead link‍]