● Mobile Only
Port your number in Malaysia
Looking to switch carriers in Malaysia? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between CelcomDigi, Maxis and U Mobile.
Technical Porting Process
1
Authorization & Submission
Recipient-led; request port at recipient store; verification via SMS (Reply 'Y' to 23838); typically 1-3 business days
2
Centralized Validation
The migration is overseen by MCMC using the Centralized clearinghouse; LRN-based routing to ensure integrity between donor and recipient networks.
Regulatory Benchmarks
Mobile Porting SLA
1-3 business days (standard); technical completion often < 24h
Max Service Outage
Minimal
Expert Guidance
Malaysia's MCMC is evaluating Fixed Number Portability (FNP) but it is not yet broadly available as of 2025.
Common Questions
Yes, Malaysia currently has Y (mobile) status for number portability, covering Mobile (nationwide); Fixed NP in pilot/planning phase (2025 status) services.
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically , with the total process usually taking 1-3 business days (standard); technical completion often < 24h.