3 GB Internet in Malaysia - 30 Days
How to Use Your 3 GB eSIM in Malaysia
Purchase & Receive Your QR Code
The moment you buy your Malaysia 3 GB plan, your QR code lands in your inbox and dashboard.
Install the eSIM
Go to Settings ā Mobile Data ā Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Stay on Wi-Fi while you install.
Activate & Connect
Switch on the eSIM Malaysia data plan in your settings - it'll connect to the network automatically. Already abroad? Turn on Data Roaming.
You're Online!
You've got 3 GB of data for 30 days in Malaysia. Keep your primary SIM switched on if you still need calls and SMS.
Important Notes
- ā¢Install your Malaysia eSIM before your trip, while you still have Wi-Fi.
- ā¢Your device must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked.
- ā¢Each QR code can only be scanned once - don't delete the eSIM after installing it.
Malaysia eSIM - Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for Malaysia
Flying into Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Langkawi? A Malaysia eSIM connects to Maxis, CelcomDigi, DiGi or U Mobile the moment you land at KLIA / KLIA2 (KUL), Penang International (PEN) or Kota Kinabalu (BKI) ā no more waiting at the Maxis airport counter to register a tourist SIM with your passport. Activate a plan in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online for Grab rides to Bukit Bintang, booking Batu Caves tours, or uploading Langkawi Sky Bridge photos from a cable-car cabin. Choose a 7-day 3 GB plan for a KL + Penang weekend, a 30-day 10 GB plan for a full Malaysia circuit including Borneo and Langkawi, or Malaysia eSIM unlimited data if you're working remotely from a KL or George Town co-working space.
eSIM vs Malaysian Tourist SIM ā Which Works Best for a KL Trip?
Malaysian carriers (Maxis, CelcomDigi, U Mobile) sell tourist SIMs at KLIA and in KL's 7-Eleven stores, but a Malaysia eSIM activates before you land and skips the passport registration that Malaysian law requires for physical prepaid SIMs.
| eSIM | Maxis Hotlink Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ā 2 minutes (QR scan) | 15ā30 minutes (counter + passport) |
| Cost | from ~$0.40/day | RM 30ā60 (~$6ā13) per tourist pack |
| Passport register | none | required by Malaysian law |
| 5G in KL / Penang | yes ā Maxis/CelcomDigi 5G | same carriers |
| Borneo coverage | Maxis strongest in Sabah/Sarawak | same |
Malaysia eSIM FAQ ā KL/Penang Coverage, 5G Networks & Borneo Travel
Which is the best eSIM for Malaysia?
The best eSIM for Malaysia depends on your trip ā a 7-day 3 GB plan covers a KL + Penang weekend with Petronas Towers and George Town heritage walks, a 30-day 10 GB plan fits a full Malaysia circuit including Langkawi, Malacca and Borneo, and Malaysia eSIM unlimited data suits digital nomads in KL or George Town. Our Malaysia eSIMs run on Maxis and CelcomDigi, so 4G/5G coverage is strong in cities and reliable across Sabah and Sarawak.
Does a Malaysia eSIM support 5G?
Yes ā our 5G Malaysia eSIM runs on Maxis 5G and CelcomDigi 5G (Malaysia's Digital Nasional Berhad network), live in KL, Petaling Jaya, Cyberjaya, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu. iPhone 12+, Samsung S21+, Pixel 6+ and most 2021+ Android flagships will hit 5G speeds (~300ā500 Mbps) in those cities. Elsewhere you fall back to 4G/LTE at 30ā80 Mbps.
Do I need a passport to use a Malaysia eSIM?
No ā a Malaysia eSIM running on a travel roaming profile skips the passport registration that Malaysian law requires for physical prepaid SIMs (Hotlink, Celcom Xpax). You just scan the QR and activate. This saves 15ā30 minutes at the KLIA Maxis counter and works the same on Penang-island day trips or Borneo transfers.