If your trip to Malaysia isn’t supposed to be a solitary voyage of self-discovery, then you probably want to brag a bit on social media with those picturesque landscapes and turquoise waters – or skype with home. Most modern nations today have readily accessible free Wi-Fi hotspots throughout major metropolitan areas, and Malaysia delivers on that experience.
Here are a few tips on where and how to best access free Wi-Fi in Malaysia.
Restaurants
The state governments of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have made it mandatory for food outlets in their respective municipalities to provide a free Wi-Fi connection to customers. This service extends to eateries such as McDonalds, KFC and most restaurants throughout the nation. Buying a drink will allow you to access their Internet.
Coffee shops
As in most other countries, coffee shops usually offer free Wi-Fi and you will see people with their laptops working or procrastinating while sipping on their drinks. Mega chain coffee shops such as Starbucks, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, PappaRich, and Old Town White Coffee are all required to offer Wi-Fi by their parent group.
Smartphone Apps
There are a number of apps assisting you not only to track the nearest Wi-Fi, but also supply you with their passwords. An example is Kirill Kudin’s free iPhone app, which uses your phone’s GPS and network triangulation capabilities to determine nearby Wi-Fi networks. The limitation of this free application is that it only allows you to search for free hotspots within a 1km radius.
Stay safe
Make sure not to input sensitive information when using a public Wi-Fi. Hacking into the network and tracking its traffic is relatively easy. If you need to make payments, then look to see if you can use services such as paysafecard – which can be bought for cash and allow the user to input a code online – than to be handing out your credit card details.
happy wheels
4 years ago
October 25, 2019 at 6:32 am
Many eating places have free wifi, although often the connection is slow / limited.
pikachu
4 years ago
February 4, 2020 at 3:23 am
thank you
Molly
4 years ago
June 15, 2020 at 2:20 pm
whenever gonna visit malaysia, will visit these places.
y8
3 years ago
March 13, 2021 at 10:26 am
Great post, Thanks for providing us this great knowledge, Keep it up.
Henry
2 years ago
January 8, 2022 at 8:53 am
One thing I’ve learned after traveling with my friends in Malaysia, is that it can be incredibly difficult to find free WI-FI if you’re on a budget. The internet is essentially more of an expensive luxury rather than a need.
Donkey Kong
1 year ago
February 2, 2023 at 11:12 am
Hoping to give them a better life.
iq test
3 months ago
January 18, 2024 at 10:21 am
Malaysia has free wifi for everyone