Hotlink has introduced its new 5G Travel SIM, offering high-speed mobile data across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia, with plans starting at RM25. Available options include a 7-day plan (RM25/40GB), a 15-day eSIM plan (RM35/100GB), and a 30-day plan (RM64/400GB). All plans include unlimited hotspot sharing and unlimited local calls within Malaysia, allowing travellers to stay connected without changing SIM cards or paying costly roaming fees.
The new Travel SIM is designed to simplify cross-border travel in Southeast Asia by enabling users to keep the same data connection while moving between the four supported countries. It supports uncapped 5G and 4G speeds, while users can monitor data usage and purchase additional data through the Hotlink mobile app.
Maxis offers the service in both eSIM and physical SIM formats. The RM35 plan is available as an eSIM that can be purchased and activated directly through the Hotlink app before travelling. Activation requires identity verification using a passport or national identity card.
For travellers who prefer a traditional SIM or use devices without eSIM support, physical SIM packs are available at Maxis Centres located at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and 2, Penang International Airport, and Langkawi International Airport.
Plans and benefits
All plans operate under a Fair Usage Policy (FUP), meaning data speeds may be reduced after the allocated high-speed data allowance is used.
RM25: 40GB for 7 days
RM35: 100GB for 15 days (eSIM)
RM64: 400GB for 30 days
The premium RM64 package also includes a complimentary subscription to the Sooka streaming service, allowing users to watch live sports while travelling.
Sony to end PS3 and PS Vita game purchases starting August 2026
Sony has announced that it will begin shutting down the digital PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, following plans to end physical PlayStation game sales on disc starting in 2028.
The PS3 store closures will be rolled out in phases, beginning in Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua in August 2026. Additional closures across South America and the Middle East are expected later in 2026, with the PlayStation Store for both the PS3 and PS Vita scheduled to shut down globally by July 2027.
No new digital game purchases
According to Sony, the decision to close the digital storefronts is due to the aging platforms no longer being able to support modern commerce systems, including updated payment processing technologies.
Once the stores are closed, users will no longer be able to purchase new digital games for the PS3 or PS Vita. However, players will still be able to download and access games they have already purchased through their PlayStation accounts.
The move marks the gradual end of digital support for two of Sony’s most iconic gaming platforms. For collectors and fans of classic PlayStation titles, it may be a good time to purchase any remaining digital games before the stores are permanently closed.
Hotlink 5G Travel SIM launches with multi-country data and free local calls starting from RM25
