Malaysia eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 12 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Maxis 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.80/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $8.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $8.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $9.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $15.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $9.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $15.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $54.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Malaysia
The Malaysia eSIM connects to Maxis. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Malaysia
- KUL Kuala Lumpur International
- PEN Penang
- BKI Kota Kinabalu
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Malaysia.
City guides in Malaysia
About unlimited in Malaysia
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Malaysia?
These regional eSIMs include Malaysia. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Malaysia eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $9.99.
All 12 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $2.99 | $0.43 | $2.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $3.99 | $0.27 | $2.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $4.99 | $0.17 | $1.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $1.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $9.99 | $0.33 | $1.00 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $15.99 | $0.53 | $0.80 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $8.99 | $3.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $12.99 | $2.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $16.99 | $2.43 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $20.99 | $2.10 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $39.99 | $2.67 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $54.99 | $1.83 | No cap |
Questions about Malaysia
Which networks does the Malaysia eSIM use?
The Malaysia eSIM connects to Maxis. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Malaysia?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $6.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Malaysia?
Yes, from $8.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Malaysia plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Malaysia?
The main international airports are Kuala Lumpur International (KUL), Penang (PEN), Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
Does a regional eSIM cover Malaysia?
Yes. Asia and Global include Malaysia. The smallest, Asia, covers 18 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.