eSIM for Malaysia
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in Malaysia. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM counter to find at the airport.
- 86 data plans work in Malaysia, from $3.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 12 plans cover Malaysia only. 74 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Singapore and Thailand.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 GB | $3.493 GB, 7 daysCovers 3 destinations | $3.995 GB, 15 days | $5.995 GB, 30 days |
| 5 GB | $3.995 GB, 15 days | $3.995 GB, 15 days | $5.995 GB, 30 days |
| 10 GB | $6.4910 GB, 15 days | $6.4910 GB, 15 days | $7.9910 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $8.9920 GB, 30 days | $8.9920 GB, 30 days | $8.9920 GB, 30 days |
Plans for Malaysia only
Every size and length sold for Malaysia alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 GB | 15 days | $3.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $5.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 10 GB | 15 days | $6.49 | 5G where available | On first connection |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $7.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $8.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 30 GB | 30 days | $12.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $17.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
Plans for short trips
Plans that last less than a week, cheapest first for each length:
| Length | Data | Price | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 3 GB | $5.52 | Asia plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
Plans for Malaysia and nearby countries
- Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand: 6 plans, from $3.49 for 3 GB over 7 days.
- Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia: 4 plans, from $7.99 for 1 GB over 5 days.
- Asia plan, 6 destinations, including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam: from $5.49 for 3 GB over 7 days.
- Asia plan, 11 destinations, including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam: from $5.52 for 3 GB over 5 days.
- Asia plan, 14 destinations, including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Regional plan, 21 destinations, including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam: from $13.99 for 7 GB over 30 days.
- Regional plan, 80 destinations, including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam: from $5.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
Network and plan details
- 45 of the 86 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 86 plans for Malaysia, 74 start when you first use data, 4 start when the eSIM first connects to a network and 8 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 25 plans, Hong Kong on 14 and Singapore on 12. 19 use other places. 16 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Kuala Lumpur
- Country calling code: +60
- Plans: 86, from $3.49 to $89.99
Malaysia runs on Grab for getting around and Google Maps for everything else, and a travel eSIM has both working from arrival. It covers peninsular Malaysia well, and it is a smart way to stay connected if your trip also crosses into Singapore or over to Borneo.
What you can use the data for
Grab. Rides and food across KL, Penang, and Johor Bahru, with the fare fixed in the app. From KLIA it is the easy way into the city.
Maps. Google Maps covers the cities, the coast, and the islands, including the causeway crossing to Singapore. It needs a connection throughout.
Messaging. WhatsApp is the default for hotels, dive operators, and tour desks across the country, so you will want it live.
Touch n Go. The local e-wallet covers tolls, transit, and many shops, and it runs on data.
Where it works
Coverage roams on Malaysia's national networks, strong across the peninsula and the main island and Borneo cities:
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and the Klang Valley
- Penang (PEN) and the northern coast
- Langkawi (LGK) and the islands
- Johor Bahru and the Singapore causeway
- Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Kuching in Borneo
Coverage is strong across peninsular Malaysia and the main Borneo cities. It thins out in the interior rainforest of Sabah and Sarawak and on remote dive islands. Download offline maps before heading into the jungle or to the smaller islands.
Common situations
City and island trip on the peninsula
Activate at KLIA, open Grab, and move between KL, Penang, and Langkawi with maps and bookings running the whole time. A mid-size plan covers a week or two.
Crossing to or from Singapore
Keep maps and Grab live across the Johor Bahru causeway. Buy a separate Singapore plan for the island side and flip between the two labeled lines.
Diving or jungle trip in Borneo
Buy a larger plan, download offline maps for Sabah, and use the data in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching to arrange transfers. Expect gaps on remote dive islands and deep in the rainforest.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 8 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Malaysia and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Malaysia cost?
Plans start at $3.49 for 3 GB over 7 days, on a plan that covers 3 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $7.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Malaysia?
Not right now. The largest plan for Malaysia has 60 GB of data.
Is there a plan for Malaysia only?
Yes. 12 plans cover Malaysia only, from $3.99. 74 more cover it together with other countries.
Can I use it across the causeway to Singapore?
Yes. 65 plans cover Malaysia and Singapore together, from $3.49 for 3 GB over 7 days.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 86 plans for Malaysia, 74 start when you first use data, 4 start when the eSIM first connects to a network and 8 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Will it work in Borneo?
The main cities of Kota Kinabalu and Kuching are covered. The interior rainforest and remote dive islands have gaps, so download offline maps first.
Can I use Grab from the airport?
Yes. Grab runs on data, so you can book a ride from KLIA the moment you switch on roaming.