Stay connected in Malaysia

Malaysia
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Keep your phone working from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi and everywhere in between.

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Fixed data plans

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7 day plans

1GB

WhatsApp, maps and email for short trips

£1.50

£1.50/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 7 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Maxis (5G), CelcomDigi (5G)
Where it works: MY
Calls & SMS: Not included

15 day plans

3GB

Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day

£2.69

£0.90/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 15 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Maxis (5G), CelcomDigi (5G)
Where it works: MY
Calls & SMS: Not included

30 day plans

3GB

Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day

£3.27

£1.09/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Maxis (5G), CelcomDigi (5G)
Where it works: MY
Calls & SMS: Not included

5GB

More room for photos, social apps and navigation

£4.41

£0.88/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Maxis (5G), CelcomDigi (5G)
Where it works: MY
Calls & SMS: Not included

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Maxis (5G), CelcomDigi (5G)
Where it works: MY
Calls & SMS: Not included

20GB

Extra data for video calls, hotspot and longer stays

£10.43

£0.52/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Maxis (5G), CelcomDigi (5G)
Where it works: MY
Calls & SMS: Not included

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Selected Malaysia 1GB 7Days

£1.50

Install before travel. Ready when you land.

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Stay connected across Malaysia

Coverage is strong in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and the main towns and around islands like Langkawi, connecting through a local Malaysian network. It is more variable in the rainforest interior, on smaller islands and across parts of Sabah and Sarawak, so keep offline maps for Borneo and jungle trips.

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Using an eSIM in Malaysia

A Malaysia eSIM gets you online as you land in Kuala Lumpur, ready for Grab and maps, whether your trip stays on the peninsula or heads across to Borneo. Buy and install it before you fly, then switch it on when you arrive.

Cities, islands and Borneo

Kuala Lumpur, Penang and the main towns have strong, fast coverage, and it holds up around popular islands like Langkawi. It becomes more variable in the rainforest interior, on the smaller islands and across parts of Malaysian Borneo, so download offline maps before jungle trips, island-hopping or a climb up Mount Kinabalu.

How much data

A week of maps, Grab, messaging and photos is often around 5-10GB, with a two-week trip taking in Borneo often around 10-20GB. Frequent streaming or hotspot use needs more. These are starting points, and actual use varies.

Travel eSIM FAQs

Can I use Grab as soon as I land in Malaysia?

Yes. Grab runs on your eSIM data, so you can book a ride straight from Kuala Lumpur airport once you switch the eSIM on.

Will it work in Borneo, in Sabah and Sarawak?

The main towns like Kota Kinabalu and Kuching are covered, but the rainforest interior, the remote parks and the climb up Mount Kinabalu can be patchy or without signal. Download offline maps before heading into the interior.

Will it work on Langkawi and Penang?

Yes, the popular islands are well covered around the towns and resorts. Signal thins on the quieter beaches and headlands, so keep offline maps for a day exploring.

Will I have signal in the rainforest and Taman Negara?

Around the towns and lodges, sometimes, but deep in the jungle there is often little or no signal. Download offline maps and treat time in the rainforest as largely offline.

Does one plan cover the peninsula and Borneo?

Yes, the same eSIM can be used as you travel between the peninsula and Borneo, with coverage varying by area as above. There is nothing to change along the way.

How much data will I need for two weeks in Malaysia?

A two-week trip including Borneo is often around 10-20GB, with a single week nearer 5-10GB. Choose more for frequent streaming or hotspot use. These are starting points, and actual use varies.

Can I top-up or extend the plan later?

Top-up availability depends on the plan. Some eSIMs can be topped up, including certain unlimited plans, while others may require a new plan once the current one ends or runs out. Check the individual plan details for your selected option.

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