How to call Malaysia from Australia
Short answer
To call Malaysia from Australia, open RobinPhone in your browser, dial +60 and the number, and pay $0.02 per minute to landlines or mobiles. There is no app, SIM or subscription, and your first 1-minute call is free.
Malaysians living and studying in Australia still have banks, EPF savings and family at home that need a proper phone call now and then.
How to dial
Start with +60 and drop the leading 0 from the Malaysian number.
Kuala Lumpur landline
+60 3 XXXX XXXX
Penang is 4, Johor Bahru is 7
Mobile
+60 1X XXX XXXX
Maxis, CelcomDigi, U Mobile and others
What a call costs
| Call to | Per minute | 10 minutes | 30 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia landlines | $0.02 | $0.20 | $0.60 |
| Malaysia mobiles | $0.02 | $0.20 | $0.60 |
Live rates in US dollars, billed per minute with no connection fee. The price is the same wherever you call from. Prepaid credit never expires.
Best time to call
Malaysia is two to three hours behind Australia's east coast. From late morning onwards in Sydney or Melbourne, Malaysian offices are open. Perth shares Malaysia's time.
3 hours behind
Kuala Lumpur compared with Sydney, today
12 pm to 8 pm
Sydney time, when it is 9 am to 5 pm in Kuala Lumpur
Who people in Australia call in Malaysia
- Government officesKWSP (EPF), LHDN (the tax office) and JPN (the National Registration Department) handle many matters by phone. Guide: calling a government office abroad
- BanksMaybank, CIMB, Public Bank and others often need a call to unblock a card or confirm a transfer. Guide: calling a bank abroad
- Family on a home phoneParents and grandparents who answer a landline or a basic mobile, not a chat app. Guide: calling family who don't use apps
Chat apps only reach other app users. Why WhatsApp can't call a landline
Common questions
Can I call a Malaysian landline with WhatsApp?
No. WhatsApp only connects to other WhatsApp users, so it cannot reach landlines, offices or hotlines in Malaysia. RobinPhone places a normal phone call, so any number that can ring will ring.
Do I need a SIM or phone number from Australia?
No. RobinPhone works in your browser over Wi-Fi or mobile data, on a laptop or a phone. You do not need any SIM or calling plan.
Is it cheaper to call Malaysia from Australia than from other countries?
The price is the same wherever you are. RobinPhone charges by the destination you call, per minute, with no connection fee.
Can I call toll-free or short hotline numbers in Malaysia?
Usually not from abroad, with any service. Most agencies and banks publish a separate number for callers overseas. Look for "calling from overseas" on their contact page and dial that number with +60.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Every new account gets one free 1-minute test call, with no payment details needed.
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