500MB
Best match7 days
Malaysia
- Hotspot
- 5G
$1.80$1.90−5%
Malaysia eSIM
Malaysia mixes road trips and domestic flights, often pairing Kuala Lumpur with Penang or the islands, so maps and ride-hailing apps get far heavier use than in a city you can walk all day. A second group drives down from Hat Yai across the land border, which adds long inter-city stretches where you want to know in advance how the signal behaves.
Plans listed
79
Network
Maxis, CelcomDigi
Technology
3G / 4G / 5G
Local currency
MYR
This page carries 79 eSIM plans for Malaysia, riding on Maxis / CelcomDigi with 3G / 4G / 5G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
Build the plan that fits
Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups1 package
How much data
1 package
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Malaysia 500MB per day
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
Best for heavy data
Malaysia 50GB 30 days
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$26.90$25.55
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$20.30$19.28Pick this plan
Malaysia 2GB per day
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Cheapest$8.90$8.45Pick this plan
Malaysia 10GB 30 days
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Extra headroom$13.90$13.20Pick this plan
Malaysia +13 countries 10GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Most flexible$27.30$25.93Pick this plan
Malaysia 3GB per day
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- 3GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days8 packages
Malaysia 1GB 7 days
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
Malaysia 500MB 7 days
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- Data
- 500MB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
Malaysia +13 countries 1GB 7 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
Malaysia +2 countries 1GB 7 days
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: Malaysia, Singapore, ThailandSee all
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$2.90$2.75
Malaysia +19 countries 1GB 7 days
20 countries · partner networks
Works in 20 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Australia +17See all
Malaysia, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Macau, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90$6.55
Malaysia +11 countries 1GB 7 days
12 countries · partner networks
Works in 12 countries: Malaysia, Japan, China +9See all
Malaysia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$6.90$6.55
8–15 days5 packages
Malaysia 3GB 15 days
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$3.90$3.70
Malaysia +13 countries 3GB 15 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
Malaysia +2 countries 3GB 15 days
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: Malaysia, Singapore, ThailandSee all
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90$5.60
Malaysia +19 countries 3GB 15 days
20 countries · partner networks
Works in 20 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Australia +17See all
Malaysia, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Macau, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$15.90$15.10
Malaysia +11 countries 3GB 15 days
12 countries · partner networks
Works in 12 countries: Malaysia, Japan, China +9See all
Malaysia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$15.90$15.10
16 days and longer36 packages
Malaysia 3GB 30 days
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$3.90$3.70
Malaysia 5GB 30 days
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
Malaysia +13 countries 3GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
Malaysia +2 countries 3GB 30 days
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: Malaysia, Singapore, ThailandSee all
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90$5.60
Malaysia +19 countries 1GB 30 days
20 countries · partner networks
Works in 20 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Australia +17See all
Malaysia, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Macau, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90$6.55
Malaysia +13 countries 5GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$7.90$7.50
Daily · unlimited with fair use26 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
Malaysia 500MB per day
Maxis / CelcomDigi
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
Malaysia +2 countries 500MB per day
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: Malaysia, Singapore, ThailandSee all
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
Malaysia +13 countries 1GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Malaysia 1GB per day
Maxis / CelcomDigi
512 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Choose network
Malaysia +2 countries 1GB per day
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: Malaysia, Singapore, ThailandSee all
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Malaysia +1 countries 1GB per day
2 countries · partner networks
Works in 2 countries: Malaysia, SingaporeSee all
Malaysia, Singapore
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Covers several countries60 packages
Packages valid beyond one country; the card lists them.
Malaysia +2 countries 500MB per day
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: Malaysia, Singapore, ThailandSee all
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
Malaysia +13 countries 1GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Malaysia +13 countries 1GB 7 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
Malaysia +2 countries 1GB per day
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: Malaysia, Singapore, ThailandSee all
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Malaysia +1 countries 1GB per day
2 countries · partner networks
Works in 2 countries: Malaysia, SingaporeSee all
Malaysia, Singapore
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Malaysia +2 countries 1GB 7 days
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: Malaysia, Singapore, ThailandSee all
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$2.90$2.75
Every plan, as a list (15)+
- Malaysia 500MB per day
- Malaysia 1GB 7 days
- Malaysia 500MB 7 days
- Malaysia 1GB per day
- Malaysia 2GB per day
- Malaysia 3GB 30 days
- Malaysia 3GB 15 days
- Malaysia 3GB per day
- Malaysia 5GB 30 days
- Malaysia 5GB per day
- Malaysia 10GB 30 days
- Malaysia 10GB per day
- Malaysia 20GB 30 days
- Malaysia 50GB 30 days
- Malaysia 50GB 180 days
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
About 1–1.5GB a day for maps, rides and photos. If you are driving between cities with navigation running for hours at a time, budget closer to 2GB a day and download the route area first.
When you land
The main gateways are KLIA and KLIA2 (KUL), Penang (PEN), Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Kuching (KCH). Turn the eSIM on before you leave the aircraft so you can order a car or check the KLIA Ekspres straight away, and if you are crossing by land, switch it on before you reach the checkpoint.
Where coverage changes
The peninsula is well covered across the cities and the main expressways. Rural Sabah and Sarawak thin out noticeably, especially on park access roads and along river villages, while islands such as Langkawi and the Perhentians are reliable mainly around resorts and jetties rather than out on the water.
Cities travellers ask about
- Kuala Lumpur — City-wide coverage including every urban rail line.
- Penang — Solid in George Town; Penang Hill varies with the ridge.
- Langkawi — Beaches and ferry crossings vary from strong to none.
- Kota Kinabalu — Good in town, with gaps on the road up to Kinabalu Park.
Read it city by city: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi
Apps to install before you fly
- Grab for rides and food delivery
- Google Maps with offline areas saved before long drives
- Touch n Go eWallet for tolls and shop payments
Networks in Malaysia
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Maxis | 4G / 5G |
| CelcomDigi | 4G / 5G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia +2 countries 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia +13 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia +2 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia +1 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia +11 countries 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Malaysia +13 countries 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Does the signal drop driving from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?+
The main expressways stay usable for most of the drive, with short weak patches through open country and low hills. The safe approach is to download the offline map for the corridor before you set off and to set the destination in the app while you are still in the city, so you are not re-searching for it at speed.
Will data still work on islands like the Perhentians?+
Around the resorts and jetties it usually works, but during the ferry crossing and out on the dive sites losing service is normal. Tell people at home when you expect to be reachable, save your booking confirmations and boat tickets to the phone, and do not count on making an online payment while you are out on the water.
Can a Malaysia plan carry on into Singapore or Brunei?+
Not always, because each country counts as its own coverage area. If your itinerary crosses a land border or continues by air to a neighbour, pick an ASEAN or Asia regional plan that lists every country from the outset. That is easier than buying an extra plan mid-trip and avoids trying to install one at a border post.
When does a Malaysia eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026