Works in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is where most visitors to Malaysia head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Maxis, CelcomDigi and Tune Talk.
Malaysia eSIM
22 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
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15 days
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Malaysia
- Maxis, CelcomDigi and Tune Talk
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Malaysia
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Malaysia, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Malaysia
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Malaysia travel data guide
A Malaysia eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Malaysia that you install before you fly. Plans in Malaysia run on Maxis, CelcomDigi and Tune Talk, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 22 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $1.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Southeast Asia eSIM covers Malaysia and 7 other countries on one plan, from $2.99. The Asia (14 countries) eSIM covers Malaysia and 13 other countries on one plan, from $2.99. The Asia Pacific eSIM covers Malaysia and 19 other countries on one plan, from $10.99. The Global eSIM covers Malaysia and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Malaysia, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Malaysia from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Malaysia FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Malaysia?
It connects wherever Maxis, CelcomDigi and Tune Talk have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Malaysia, not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 GB) runs for 15 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Malaysia?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is 5 GB enough for a month in Malaysia?
5 GB over 30 days suits a Malaysia trip where you use maps, messaging and social media but watch video on WiFi. Daily streaming needs more. In that case look at 10 GB, 50 GB or a 30 day unlimited plan.
Is a travel eSIM better than buying a SIM at the airport in Malaysia?
A travel eSIM is ready before you land in Malaysia and needs no queue or card swap. An airport SIM usually comes with a local number, which the eSIM does not have. Choose by whether you need that number.
Does the Malaysia eSIM cover Borneo?
The eSIM connects to Maxis and CelcomDigi wherever those networks reach in Malaysia. We don't promise coverage at a named place. For remote areas, download maps beforehand and expect weaker signal away from towns.
Can I install my Malaysia eSIM a week before I travel?
Yes. The Malaysia plan does not start when you install it. It starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Malaysia. Install it whenever suits you and leave the line off until you arrive.
What do I need before buying prepaid data for Malaysia?
You need a phone that supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked, plus an email address to receive the QR code. A WiFi connection is needed for the install. Nothing else is required to use the Malaysia plan.
Why did my unlimited Malaysia plan slow down?
You most likely passed the daily full speed amount, which is 1 GB or 3 GB depending on your Malaysia plan. The speed is then up to 1 Mbps. It returns to normal the next day without any action from you.
Can I share my Malaysia data with a laptop?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Malaysia plans. A laptop uses far more data than a phone, mostly through updates and video. Pause automatic updates before you connect it, or the allowance will drain quickly.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
