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SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
RegistrationRequiredRegister a Sender ID firstRegister a Sender ID
Dial code+60
MCC502
RegionAsia and Pacific
Alpha Sender IDNot supported
Short codeSupported
Approval time24Hrs
Operators5 networks — CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, Unifi Mobile, Yes
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

Requirements differ by who is sending. Pick the scope that matches your business.

Sender ID registration is required for Malaysia. The current requirements are shown below as provided by the SMSala Sender ID team.

Sender capabilities

Alphanumeric Sender IDNot supported
Short codeSupported
Long numericSupported
Sender formatShort Code
Approval time24Hrs
FeesNo Fees
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredYes

Restrictions

Gambling - all forms strictly forbidden. Religious
adult
and racial content is strictly prohibited by law. Regulatory restrictions - specific content limitations (Mobile or fixed-line phone numbers
URLs

Sending rules

URL restrictionsYes
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryNo
Allowed hours (Mon–Fri)N/A
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

5 networks carry SMS traffic in Malaysia. MNP is live in most markets — run an HLR lookup before routing.

CelcomDigiMCC 502 · Registration required
MaxisMCC 502 · Registration required
U MobileMCC 502 · Registration required
Unifi MobileMCC 502 · Registration required
YesMCC 502 · Registration required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

Country & operator-specific guidance maintained by the Sender ID team.

Requirements

"RM0.00 " should be added at the beginning of the message text. This is done to inform end users that they were not charged to receive this message. Client needs to whitelist the URL and/or Telephone Number (if any) for message to be deliver (applicable for both local and international traffic). Penalty will be imposed if there are any fraud complaints from MCMC. Required Information Content, Company name,

Required documents

N/A

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