Bulk SMS to Malaysia
Send bulk SMS online to Malaysia from your browser or the API for $0.00964 per message, with a delivery report for every number, scheduling up to 60 days ahead and automatic refunds for texts that cannot be delivered.
Bulk SMS in Malaysia
Who sends bulk SMS to Malaysia?
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country, with Kuala Lumpur as its capital and a strong focus on manufacturing and tourism. Businesses such as retailers, banks, and event organizers often send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages typically include payment reminders, promotional offers, and event updates. SMS is effective in Malaysia because it reaches people on any phone and is read quickly, even in areas with limited internet access.
Retailers
Retailers in Penang send SMS to customers about weekend sales and exclusive discounts on popular items.
Banks
Banks in Johor Bahru notify customers about loan payment due dates and account balances via SMS.
Event organizers
Event organizers in Kuala Lumpur use SMS to share concert schedules and venue details with attendees.
Health clinics
Clinics in Ipoh send SMS reminders to patients about appointment times and vaccination schedules.
Sending to Malaysia: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Malaysia mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Malaysia has 9 digits after the calling code +60. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 012-345 6789, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +60 12 345 6789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Malaysia use?
Indonesian and Malay is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Malaysia carries 160 characters in one SMS and 153 in each part of a longer text. An emoji, or curly quotes pasted from a word processor, turn the whole message into Unicode with 70 characters per SMS, and the composer shows which character caused it.
Time zone
What time do messages arrive in Malaysia?
Malaysia keeps UTC+8 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Kuala Lumpur is always 02:00 UTC. Late morning and early evening on working days are the usual hours for marketing texts there, while codes and alerts go out the moment they are needed. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
Costs
What does a bulk SMS campaign to Malaysia cost?
Every segment to Malaysia costs $0.00964. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| 1,000 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| 5,000 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
| 10,000 | $96.40 | $192.80 |
| 50,000 | $482.00 | $964.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Malaysia: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Malaysia cost?
Each SMS segment to Malaysia costs $0.00964. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $9.64, 10,000 cost $96.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 4,149 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Malaysia phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Malaysia has 9 digits after the calling code +60. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 012-345 6789, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +60 12 345 6789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Malaysia?
Indonesian and Malay is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Malaysia carries 160 characters in one SMS and 153 in each part of a longer text. An emoji, or curly quotes pasted from a word processor, turn the whole message into Unicode with 70 characters per SMS, and the composer shows which character caused it.
When should I schedule bulk SMS to Malaysia?
Malaysia keeps UTC+8 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Kuala Lumpur is always 02:00 UTC. Late morning and early evening on working days are the usual hours for marketing texts there, while codes and alerts go out the moment they are needed. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
What languages are commonly used in SMS in Malaysia?
Malay and English are widely used for SMS in Malaysia, as they are understood by most residents. Chinese and Tamil are also used for messages targeting specific communities.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS in Malaysia?
Yes, holidays like Hari Raya and Chinese New Year are important to note. Many businesses close or operate with reduced hours on these days.
Can one campaign include Malaysia and other countries?
Yes. A campaign can mix numbers from any of the 227 destinations. The console reads each calling code, prices every number at its own country's rate and shows the cost per country before you send.
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