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🇲🇾 eSIM for Malaysia
Malaysia pairs naturally with Singapore and Thailand, so it is worth comparing a country plan against a regional one before you buy.
Malaysia eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 14 prepaid data eSIM plans for Malaysia, from $3.24 for 2 GB per day (1 day) up to 50 GB over 180 days at $57.40. The best value per gigabyte is 10 GB total for 30 days at $9.63 ($0.96). It connects to CelcomDigi, Maxis, Tune Talk and U Mobile with 5G on some plans. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Malaysia, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G/5G, 3G/4G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| 500 MB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 500 MB | $6.72 | $3.28 |
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $3.34 | $3.34 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $1.16 | $3.48 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.69 | $3.69 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $1.23 | $3.69 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $1.41 | $4.24 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $1.11 | $5.54 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 5 GB | $1.20 | $5.99 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 1 GB | $7.58 | $7.58 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up availableBest value | 30 days | 10 GB | $0.96 | $9.63 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 10 GB | $0.96 | $9.63 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 365 days | 1 GB | $14.35 | $14.35 |
| 50 GB totalTop-up available | 180 days | 50 GB | $1.15 | $57.40 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
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Best Malaysia eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend Malaysia eSIM for 3 days | 3 GB total | 15 days | 3 GB | $3.48 |
| One week Malaysia eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 15 days | 3 GB | $3.48 |
| Two weeks Malaysia eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $5.54 |
| A month Malaysia eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 30 days | 10 GB | $9.63 |
Using your eSIM in Malaysia
Malaysia pairs with Singapore and Thailand more often than it stands alone, so the first question is whether a country plan or the Asia regional plan fits your route. For Kuala Lumpur, Penang and the peninsula on their own, the country plan is the cheaper answer. Networks named on the plan: CelcomDigi, Maxis, Tune Talk and U Mobile.
5G is on 12 of these 14 plans, not all of them. Each plan card in the app states which. Coverage is good in Peninsular Malaysia; the Borneo states are thinner outside the cities. Kuala Lumpur's transport and food-delivery apps assume a connection.
The smallest plan is 500 MB over 1 day ($3.28); the largest is 50 GB over 180 days ($57.40). Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Install on wi-fi at home, turn data roaming on for the Num line and off for the home SIM, leave the APN alone. The plan starts when it first connects here. Suits a single-country trip; for a peninsula-plus-Singapore-plus-Bangkok route, read the Asia page before buying.
Practical notes for Malaysia
- Coverage is good in Peninsular Malaysia; Borneo states are thinner outside the cities.
- Kuala Lumpur transport and food-delivery apps assume a connection.
- Multi-country Southeast Asia trips are usually cheaper on a regional plan.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick Malaysia.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about Malaysia
How much does an eSIM for Malaysia cost?
Plans start at $3.24. The table on this page shows current prices — 14 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a Malaysia eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Malaysia?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for Malaysia. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 2 GB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 500 MB to 50 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num Malaysia eSIM use?
It connects to CelcomDigi, Maxis, Tune Talk and U Mobile and picks the strongest available network automatically. 12 of the 14 plans support 5G; the rest run on 4G/LTE.
Do I get a Malaysia phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for Malaysia?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 10 GB total for 30 days at $9.63 ($0.96); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month. The comparison page sets Num's prices against Airalo, Saily, Nomad, Simpal, Maya at matched plan sizes, including the sizes where we are not the cheapest.