Malaysia SIM card for tourists: local SIM or eSIM?

For a week of everyday use (6 GB), the cheapest prepaid SIM in Malaysia costs RM15 (U Mobile, 100 GB, 7 days). A travel eSIM for the same week costs from $11.00 (Ubigi) and is installed before you leave.

Offers checked on October 21, 2026 on the carriers’ websites

The best travel eSIMs in Malaysia for a week

For 7 days and 6 GB

1Best unlimited
GigSky
Unlimited · 7 days
$24.49$3.50 per day
- 3.5 GB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps
- Network: Maxis
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2Cheapest
Ubigi
10 GB · 7 days
$11.00$1.10 per GB
- Lowest total price for 7 days
See the plan
3Best price per GB
Jetpac
15 GB · 7 days
$16.00$1.07 per GB
- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Network: CelcomDigi
See the plan

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Local SIM or travel eSIM?

For a week of everyday use (6 GB), at the prices on the carriers’ and providers’ websites.

Local SIM, 7 days

RM15

U Mobile · 100 GB · 7 days

Sold in stores or online, depending on the carrier.
It also comes as an eSIM: your SIM then stays on for calls and texts.
Passport required at purchase.

Travel eSIM, 7 days

$11.00

with Ubigi

Installed at home before you leave, it works as soon as you land.
Your SIM stays on for calls and texts.
ID: our provider pages say who asks for one.

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Malaysia SIM card: our analysis

From the carriers’ websites, checked on October 21, 2026.

The carriers

U MobileULTRA Tourist 100GB SIM Pack · as an eSIM · online · in storesRM15
CelcomDigiCelcomDigi Tourist SIM 7-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass · at the airport · in storesRM18
Tune TalkDUM DUM Data SIM - DUM DUM Lite · at the airport · in storesRM20
MaxisHotlink Travel SIM 7-day · onlineRM25

Unlimited, phone number, eSIM

The cheapest unlimited SIM: CelcomDigi Tourist SIM 7-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass (CelcomDigi), RM18 for 7 days.
10 of 15 offers come with a number for calls (CelcomDigi, Maxis, and Tune Talk).
5 of 15 offers also come as an eSIM (U Mobile, Tune Talk, and Maxis): no counter to find.

Where to buy it

At the airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport - KLIA Terminal 1 (CelcomDigi, Maxis, Tune Talk, Unifi); Kuala Lumpur International Airport - KLIA Terminal 2 (klia2) (CelcomDigi, Maxis, Tune Talk, U Mobile).
Online before you leave: 9 of 15 offers (U Mobile, Maxis, and Tune Talk).
In stores in town: U Mobile, CelcomDigi, and Tune Talk.

eSIMs in Malaysia at a glance

In Malaysia, we compare plans from 8 eSIM providers: Airalo, GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from GigSky: $24.49 (Unlimited · 7 days).

The carriers’ prepaid offers

For each carrier, the cheapest offers that cover everyday use (maps, messaging, social media) for a week, two weeks or a month.

We found 15 prepaid offers from 4 carriers in Malaysia: U Mobile, CelcomDigi, Maxis, and Tune Talk. Prices are those on their websites, in their currency (MYR), not converted.

Offer	Carrier	Data	Validity	Price	As eSIM
ULTRA Tourist 100GB SIM Pack	U Mobile	100 GB	7 days	RM15	Yes
CelcomDigi Tourist SIM 7-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass	CelcomDigi	unlimited data	7 days	RM18	No
Hotlink Travel SIM 7-day	Maxis	40 GB	7 days	RM25	No
CelcomDigi Tourist SIM 14-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass	CelcomDigi	unlimited data	14 days	RM35	No
DUM DUM Data SIM - DUM DUM Lite	Tune Talk	20 GB	15 days	RM20	No
Hotlink Travel SIM 15-day	Maxis	100 GB	15 days	RM35	Yes
Malaysia Traveller SIM 200GB	Tune Talk	200 GB	30 days	RM35	Yes
ULTRA Tourist 500GB	U Mobile	500 GB	30 days	RM50	No
CelcomDigi Tourist SIM 30-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass	CelcomDigi	unlimited data	30 days	RM60	No
Hotlink Travel SIM 30-day	Maxis	400 GB	30 days	RM64	No

Sources: u.com.my, celcomdigi.com, hotlink.com.my, tunetalk.com

Compare eSIMs in Malaysia →

What your trip costs, SIM or eSIM

For each trip length, the cheapest offer that covers everyday use.

Trip	Local SIM	Travel eSIM	Offer
1 week · 6 GB	RM15 U Mobile	$11.00 Ubigi	See the plan
2 weeks · 12 GB	RM20 Tune Talk	$22.00 Ubigi	See the plan
1 month · 24 GB	RM35 Tune Talk	$22.00 Ubigi	See the plan

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Where to buy it when you land

Carriers and SIM resellers named by the airports’ and carriers’ websites.

Airport	Where to buy a SIM
Kuala Lumpur International Airport - KLIA Terminal 1 (KUL)	CelcomDigi, Maxis, Tune Talk, Unifi
Kuala Lumpur International Airport - KLIA Terminal 2 (klia2) (KUL)	CelcomDigi, Maxis, Tune Talk, U Mobile

Malaysia SIM card: your questions

Answered from the carriers’ websites and today’s prices.

How much is a SIM card in Malaysia?

For a week of everyday use, from RM15 with U Mobile (100 GB, 7 days), checked on October 21, 2026.

Where can I buy a SIM card in Malaysia?

At the airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport - KLIA Terminal 1 (CelcomDigi, Maxis, Tune Talk, Unifi); Kuala Lumpur International Airport - KLIA Terminal 2 (klia2) (CelcomDigi, Maxis, Tune Talk, U Mobile). Carriers also sell their offers in shops or online, depending on the offer.

Do I need a passport for a SIM card in Malaysia?

Yes: carriers ask for your passport to activate the SIM.

Local SIM or eSIM in Malaysia?

A travel eSIM is installed before you leave and keeps your SIM on for calls and texts; for a week, it costs from $11.00 (Ubigi). The cheapest local SIM costs RM15 (U Mobile).

How much is a SIM card in Malaysia for two weeks or a month?

For two weeks, from RM20 (DUM DUM Data SIM - DUM DUM Lite, Tune Talk); for a month, from RM35 (Malaysia Traveller SIM 200GB, Tune Talk).

Is there an unlimited SIM card in Malaysia?

The cheapest unlimited SIM: CelcomDigi Tourist SIM 7-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass (CelcomDigi), RM18 for 7 days.

Does a tourist SIM card in Malaysia come with a phone number?

10 of 15 offers come with a number for calls (CelcomDigi, Maxis, and Tune Talk).

Can I buy the SIM card before I leave?

Online before you leave: 9 of 15 offers (U Mobile, Maxis, and Tune Talk). 5 of 15 offers also come as an eSIM (U Mobile, Tune Talk, and Maxis): no counter to find.

Which carrier should I pick in Malaysia?

For a week of everyday use: U Mobile from RM15, CelcomDigi from RM18, Tune Talk from RM20, and Maxis from RM25.