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All 6 Malaysia eSIMs compared
Ranked by the 30-day 10 GB price. A named host network breaks ties.
| Provider | 10 GB | Discount code | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
1 UbigiMaxis and YTL network | $12from $0.88/GB | 10% off · tap to copy | Get plan → |
2 NomadMaxis / DiGi / U Mobile network | $16from $1.25/GB | 20% off · tap to copy | Get plan → |
3 YesimNetwork not disclosed | $17.73from $1.02/GB | 15% off · tap to copy | Get plan → |
4 GigSkyNetwork not disclosed | $18.79from $1.88/GB | 15% off · tap to copy | Get plan → |
5 Sim LocalDiGi, Maxis, Celcom network | $19.50from $1.55/GB | 10% off · tap to copy | Get plan → |
6 AiraloMaxis network | $20from $0.98/GB | No code | Get plan → |
Hotspot rules and unlimited-plan caps are in each review below. Tap a code to copy it, then paste it at checkout. Codes are agreed directly with each provider. All discount codes
These are our 6 picks. See every Malaysia plan from every provider, sorted by price per GB.All Malaysia plans →What we found in Malaysia
A tourist prepaid SIM in Malaysia has to be registered in person with your original passport and works for three months at most, under MCMC rules. A travel eSIM is bought online and skips the registration counter.
This guide ranks 6 Malaysia travel eSIMs on one number: what 10 GB for 30 days costs at list price. At $12, Ubigi is the lowest-priced 10 GB plan in this comparison, while Ubigi has the lowest per-gigabyte price here at $0.88/GB. When two 10 GB prices match, the provider that names its Malaysian network takes the higher place.
MCMC's second-quarter 2026 figures put 4G coverage at 99.75% of populated areas and 5G at 91.20%, and Speedtest records a national median mobile download of 169.81 Mbps for September 2026. Four of the six providers name Maxis. Ubigi pairs it with YTL, Nomad with DiGi and U Mobile, and Sim Local with DiGi and Celcom, which now trade together as CelcomDigi. Airalo uses Maxis alone. Yesim and GigSky do not say which Malaysian network they use.
If you are unsure how much data a week in Kuala Lumpur and Penang needs, Plan Match picks a size from three answers, and our Malaysia plans page lists every plan by price per GB.
The 6 Malaysia eSIMs reviewed
Each review opens with the verdict. Specs, strengths and limitations follow.
Ubigi
Our verdictUbigi has the lowest 10 GB, 30-day price in this comparison and the lowest 30-day unlimited price, on Maxis and YTL. Ubigi has no 5 GB plan in Malaysia, so a trip at that size points to Yesim or Nomad.
- Network
- Maxis and YTL
- Hotspot
- Data sharing allowed
- Unlimited, 30 days
- 60 GB at full speed, then 2 Mbps
- Other sizes
- 25 GB for 30 days; 3 GB for 15 days
- Lowest 10 GB and unlimited prices
- Lowest price per GB, on its 25 GB plan
- No 5 GB plan
- 3 GB plan lasts only 15 days
Ubigi names Maxis and YTL on its 10 GB and 25 GB Malaysia plans and lets you share data with other devices. Its 25 GB plan costs the least per GB of any Malaysia plan here, which makes it the better buy when 10 GB looks tight.
The 30-day unlimited plan includes 60 GB at full speed across the whole plan, then drops to 2 Mbps. Ubigi also sells a Malaysia and Singapore plan, which costs more than the Malaysia-only plan at the same size. TRAVELCITY10 takes 10% off.
Nomad
Our verdictNomad ranks second on the 10 GB price, leads at 3 GB over 30 days and names Maxis, DiGi and U Mobile. Look elsewhere for unlimited data beyond 10 days, because its Malaysia unlimited plans last 5 or 10 days.
- Network
- Maxis, DiGi and U Mobile
- Hotspot
- Allowed
- Unlimited
- 5 or 10 days, 2 GB a day, then 512 Kbps
- Code terms
- ATESIM covers plans from 5 GB up
- Lowest 3 GB price
- Switch between networks if one is weak
- No 50 GB plan
- 3 GB plan excluded from ATESIM
Nomad lists Maxis, DiGi and U Mobile for Malaysia and lets you move between them if the first is weak where you are. It describes coverage from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru and confirms that its eSIMs support hotspot and tethering. Its 5 GB and 20 GB plans sit just above Yesim's at those sizes, so the gap is small if you prefer a named network.
Nomad's unlimited plans give 2 GB a day at full speed, then 512 Kbps. Code ATESIM cuts 20% from Nomad plans of 5 GB or more, with the 3 GB and unlimited plans excluded.
3Lowest 5 GB and 20 GB pricesYesim$17.73TRAVELCITY · 15%
Our verdictYesim has the lowest 30-day price at 1, 5 and 20 GB and marks hotspot use as available. Look elsewhere if you want to see your Malaysian network before you pay, because Yesim does not publish one.
- Network
- Not published by Yesim
- Hotspot
- Available
- Unlimited, 30 days
- Sold; limit not published by Yesim
- ID check
- Not required, per Yesim
- Lowest 1, 5 and 20 GB prices
- No ID check
- No Malaysian network named
- Third on 10 GB price
Yesim's Malaysia range runs from 1 GB to 30 GB on 30-day terms, plus unlimited plans you can set anywhere from 1 to 30 days. Yesim lists hotspot as available on its Malaysia page and states that no ID check applies. Its leads at 5 GB and 20 GB are narrow, with Nomad close behind at both sizes.
Yesim does not name its Malaysian network. It warns that speed may be limited under the operator's fair-use policy but publishes no figure, which matters most on the unlimited plans. Its coverage list names Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru and seven other Peninsular cities. TRAVELCITY takes 15% off.
4Unlimited hotspot sharing on a mid-priced planGigSky$18.79ATESIM · 15%
Our verdictGigSky is fourth on the 10 GB price and advertises unlimited hotspot sharing. Look elsewhere for a heavy month of use, because GigSky sells no 50 GB plan and no 30-day unlimited plan in Malaysia.
- Network
- Not published by GigSky
- Hotspot
- Unlimited sharing advertised
- Unlimited
- 15 days
- 30-day sizes
- 5 GB and 10 GB
- Hotspot sharing advertised
- No Malaysian network named
- No 50 GB plan
GigSky promotes unlimited hotspot sharing for Malaysia but keeps the host network unpublished. It sells 5 GB and 10 GB plans for 30 days, smaller plans at shorter lengths and a 15-day unlimited plan. ATESIM takes 15% off.
A started GigSky plan keeps running even with the eSIM switched off, and it cannot be paused.
5Three networks named, hotspot allowedSim Local$19.50ATESIM · 10%
Our verdictSim Local names DiGi, Maxis and Celcom on its 5, 10 and 20 GB plans and allows hotspot and tethering. Look elsewhere if price decides, because four providers here charge less at 10 GB.
- Network
- DiGi, Maxis and Celcom
- Hotspot
- Allowed
- Unlimited
- 7 or 15 days
- Coverage
- Strongest in cities, per Sim Local
- Hotspot allowed in the plan details
- Only provider here naming Celcom
- Fifth on 10 GB price
- No 30-day unlimited plan
Sim Local's Malaysia plans list DiGi, Maxis and Celcom and mark hotspot and tethering as allowed. Sim Local warns that signal is best in cities and can weaken in remote or thinly populated areas.
Its unlimited plans last 7 or 15 days, so a month of heavy use means a fixed plan instead. ATESIM takes 10% off.
6Only 50 GB plan; names Sabah and SarawakAiralo$20
Our verdictAiralo sells the only 50 GB Malaysia plan in this comparison and is the one provider here whose plan notes name Sabah and Sarawak. Look elsewhere for a 10 GB trip, because it has the highest 10 GB price of the six.
- Network
- Maxis
- Hotspot
- Allowed if your phone and the network support it, per Airalo's help center
- Unlimited, 30 days
- 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps
- Coverage
- Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, Langkawi and Penang
- Only 50 GB plan
- Names East Malaysia in its coverage
- Highest 10 GB price here
- No discount code
Airalo runs on Maxis in Malaysia, and its plan notes cover Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak), plus Langkawi and Penang. Airalo's help pages say tethering works if both the handset and the Malaysian network allow it.
Unlimited plans run from 3 to 30 days. The 30-day plan gives up to 20 Mbps for the first 3 GB each day, then 1 Mbps, and the allowance resets every 24 hours from first use. We have no discount code for this provider.
The bottom line
Ubigi costs $12 for 10 GB over 30 days, the lowest in this comparison, and runs on Maxis and YTL. Ubigi also has the lowest 30-day unlimited price, and its 25 GB plan has the lowest price per GB.
For a short stay, Yesim has the lowest 1 GB and 5 GB prices and Nomad the lowest 3 GB price. At 20 GB, Yesim edges out Nomad. For 50 GB, Airalo is the only option, and it is also the provider to pick if Sabah or Sarawak is on the route. For a laptop, Nomad and Sim Local allow hotspot use, Ubigi allows data sharing, Yesim marks hotspot as available and GigSky advertises unlimited sharing.
What Malaysia data actually costs
Price per GB drops from $2.77/GB at 1 GB to $0.98/GB at 50 GB. Buying one size up often costs less per GB than topping up later. Full list on the live Malaysia plans table.
A 50 GB plan costs 65% less per GB than a 1 GB plan. Source: All Things eSIM live plan feed, 13 November 2026.
The “unlimited” trap
Unlimited 30-day plans run $49 to $71, and 1 of the 3 publish a daily cap before speeds drop. Check the cap before you pay for a label.
How we rank Malaysia eSIMs
We rank by the 30-day 10 GB country-plan price, pulled daily from each provider’s catalog. When two totals match, a host network named on the shop or SKU breaks the tie.
Malaysia eSIM FAQs
Should I buy a tourist SIM at KLIA or a travel eSIM?
CelcomDigi sells a physical Tourist SIM at KLIA Terminal 1 (in the arrival hall and before immigration), at KLIA2 on the arrival level, and at Penang and Kota Kinabalu airports. Any visitor with a valid passport can buy one. Under MCMC rules you register it on the spot with your original passport and a hotel or other temporary address, and the line works for three months at most.
A travel eSIM is bought online, so you skip the queue and have data the moment the plane lands. Pick the tourist SIM if you want a Malaysian number for calls.
Will my eSIM work in Sabah, Sarawak, Langkawi and Penang?
Airalo's plan notes name Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, Langkawi and Penang. Sim Local says its signal is strongest in cities and urban areas and may vary in remote places. The other providers describe coverage simply as Malaysia, so if Borneo is on your route, confirm with the provider before you buy. MCMC's own figures put 4G coverage of populated areas in Sarawak at 98.57%.
Can one eSIM cover Malaysia and Singapore or Thailand?
Malaysia-only plans stop working at the border. Ubigi sells a Malaysia and Singapore plan for a trip across the Causeway, and its Best Asia plan covers Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and 14 other destinations. Both cost more than Ubigi's Malaysia plan at the same size, so buy one only if you are crossing a border. For longer stays in either country, our Singapore guide and Thailand guide compare country plans.
Can I use my Malaysia eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes, with most of these providers. Nomad and Sim Local allow hotspot and tethering, Ubigi allows data sharing, Yesim marks hotspot as available and GigSky advertises unlimited sharing. For Airalo, hotspot depends on your phone and the network, according to its help center.
When should I install the eSIM, and when does the plan start?
Set it up at home on a steady Wi-Fi connection. Nomad, Ubigi, Yesim and GigSky start the plan when the eSIM first connects to a network in Malaysia. Most Airalo plans also wait for first connection, and each plan's validity policy confirms it. Some Sim Local plans begin counting once installed, so check the plan page before setup. Yesim gives you 90 days from purchase to start a Malaysia plan, and Nomad activates an unused plan on its own after 60 days.
What does unlimited mean on these Malaysia plans?
It depends on the provider. Ubigi's 30-day plan slows to 2 Mbps after 60 GB in total, Airalo slows to 1 Mbps after 3 GB a day, and Nomad slows to 512 Kbps after 2 GB a day. Yesim applies a fair-use policy but gives no number for it. Sim Local and GigSky sell unlimited plans for 15 days at most.
Can I add data if my Malaysia plan runs out?
Nomad sells add-on data for its Malaysia eSIM, and Ubigi lets you recharge in its app even without Wi-Fi. Airalo sells top-up packages for Malaysia, and Yesim lets you add balance to the same eSIM. If you think 10 GB will run short, Ubigi's 25 GB plan costs less than two of its 10 GB plans.
About the author
Lee founded all things eSIM after one roaming bill too many, and built the price engine behind it, the one that reduces every travel data plan to a single comparable number: what it actually costs per gigabyte.
