Originally Posted by nov11

There should be at least 2 telcos that offer a physical sim for tourists. Maxis (or Hotlink) and CelcomDigi. Umobile might be there as well. These are the 3 main telcos in Malaysia. Do compare the "tourist" package with a sim card (usually RM5 or ~1€) plus a pay as you go data package (called "prepaid" in Malaysia). Some telcos maybe cheaper if you buy the sim card plus PAYG data package. These telcos are all available in KUL T1 (I haven't arrived in T2 in a while so I can't say for sure but I'd be very surprised if there aren't any telco shops in T2).

Originally Posted by YVR Cockroach

Last time I bought one (2019), I seem to recall the life was fairly limited. Also seem to remember you could buy the package in town with appropriate ID. Other solution is to buy a 5ber SIM card.