Confused by IMessage/Text Message

[oilman4345]

I have an IPhone 4S with my UK number on it. I also have an IPhone 5 here in Malaysia (where I now live ) with my local number.

Yesterday I received a message which although sent to my Malaysian number, ONLY appeared on my UK phone and not on the local phone!!!
Why would this happen please???

The message was quite important and I do not carry the UK phone: I only see it when at my apartment.

Thanks

 

[Alli]

iMessage goes to all Apple devices registered with the same number or email address. It uses WiFi. SMS goes only to a phone number.

 

[mikeo007]

The message may not have been sent via iMessage. What colour was it in the SMS app, Blue or Green?

If it is blue (iMessage) I'd follow the advice above and see how you have iMessage delivery set up for your devices.