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Best eSIM for Malaysia from Australia

31 plans from 3 providers, priced in Australian dollars and ranked by cost per GB.

The cheapest Malaysia eSIM we list is Ubigi's 3 GB plan for 15 days at A$10.00 (A$3.33/GB). The most data for the money is Airalo's 50 GB plan for 30 days at A$71.50 (A$1.43/GB), and our best-network pick is Ubigi's 25 GB plan for 30 days at A$38.00 (A$1.52/GB). The plans we list name CelcomDigi, Maxis or YTL; we rank CelcomDigi and Maxis first using published network information, not our own tests.

How much data will I need?

As a rough guide from Telstra's figures, an hour a day of browsing and email uses about 0.1–0.5 GB over 7 days and 0.2–1.1 GB over 14 days, and an hour a day of standard-definition video adds about 4.9 GB and 9.8 GB. Source: Telstra

Prices checked 1 Nov 2026 · Page updated 2 Nov 2026
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Our picks for Malaysia

Each pick follows the rule shown, applied to the table below.

01 · CheapestUbigi
3 GB · 15 daysA$10.00
Maxis, YTL · Hotspot · 5GA$3.33/GB

Rule: lowest price with at least 3 GB and 7 days.

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02 · Most dataAiralo
50 GB · 30 daysA$71.50
Maxis · Hotspot · 5GA$1.43/GB

Rule: lowest cost per GB with at least 20 GB; ties go to more data, then more days.

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03 · UnlimitedUbigi
Unlimited · 7 daysA$33.00
Maxis, YTL · Hotspot · 5GA$4.71/day

Rule: lowest price per day, comparing each provider's 10-day plan or its nearest from 7 days (compared at 7 days).

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04 · Best networkUbigi
25 GB · 30 daysA$38.00
Maxis, YTL · Hotspot · 5GA$1.52/GB

Rule: best published network (CelcomDigi or Maxis first), then 5G, then hotspot; lowest cost per GB with at least 5 GB and 7 days. Based on published network, not yet speed-tested.

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Compare 31 Malaysia plans

Showing 15 of 31 · prices in AUD, checked 1 Nov 2026 · fixed-data plans by cost per GB, then unlimited by price per day. Sorted by cost per gb, low to high.

  • AiraloMost data
    A$71.50
    50 GB · 30 daysA$1.43/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • UbigiBest network
    A$38.00
    25 GB · 30 daysA$1.52/GB
    Maxis, YTL · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Ubigi
    A$19.00
    10 GB · 7 daysA$1.90/GB
    Maxis, YTL · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Ubigi
    A$21.00
    10 GB · 30 daysA$2.10/GB
    Maxis, YTL · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$45.50
    20 GB · 15 daysA$2.28/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$47.00
    20 GB · 30 daysA$2.35/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$28.00
    10 GB · 7 daysA$2.80/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$28.50
    10 GB · 15 daysA$2.85/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$29.50
    10 GB · 30 daysA$2.95/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$16.50
    5 GB · 7 daysA$3.30/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • UbigiCheapest
    A$10.00
    3 GB · 15 daysA$3.33/GB
    Maxis, YTL · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$17.00
    5 GB · 15 daysA$3.40/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$17.50
    5 GB · 30 daysA$3.50/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$11.00
    3 GB · 3 daysA$3.67/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan
  • Airalo
    A$12.00
    3 GB · 7 daysA$4.00/GB
    Maxis · Hotspot: Yes · 5GGet plan

Cost per GB is price ÷ data; unlimited plans show price per day. Airalo unlimited (3, 5, 7, 10, 15 and 30 days): slows to 1 Mbps after 3 GB a day. Holafly unlimited (3, 5, 7, 10, 15 and 30 days): may slow speeds for up to a day under its fair-use policy; no threshold or speed is stated. Ubigi unlimited (7 days): slows to 2 Mbps after 20 GB. Ubigi unlimited (15 days): slows to 2 Mbps after 30 GB. Ubigi unlimited (30 days): slows to 2 Mbps after 60 GB.

The table lists plans of 30 days or less. Holafly also sells longer Malaysia plans.

Providers

Who sells Malaysia eSIMs

Listed A to Z. Each phone screen points out one fact from that provider's details or plans. Screens are illustrative.

Airalo logo

Networks
Maxis
Plans from
A$6.00 · 18 plans
Hotspot · 5G
Yes · Yes
Unlimited
Yes
Visit AiraloReview
Needs its app to install

Holafly logo

Networks
CelcomDigi
Plans from
A$19.00 · 6 plans
Hotspot · 5G
Limited · Yes
Unlimited
Yes
Visit HolaflyReview
All plans unlimited, fair use applies

Ubigi

Networks
Maxis, YTL
Plans from
A$10.00 · 7 plans
Hotspot · 5G
Yes · Yes
Unlimited
Yes
Visit UbigiReview
Connects through Maxis and YTL
Destination notes · updated 2 Nov 2026

Using an eSIM in Malaysia

Networks and brands

The plans we list in Malaysia name CelcomDigi, Maxis and YTL. CelcomDigi came from the merger of Celcom and Digi, which Axiata and Telenor announced as completed on 30 November 2022, so a plan page that names Celcom and Digi is naming the two legacy brands of one operator. The footer of the Yes site names YTL Communications as the company behind the Yes service.

We rank CelcomDigi and Maxis first using published network information, not our own tests (how we pick). Maxis says on its own site that its 4G network covers 96% of Malaysia's population. That is Maxis's figure, and the page does not say how it is measured.

Rural areas, Borneo and the islands

Maxis says 5G is primarily available in urban and suburban areas and is expanding, and that 4G remains the primary network serving most rural locations today. Check the map of your plan's network before you head to Sabah, Sarawak or an island. We have not found a current state-by-state coverage figure from the regulator, so we do not give one.

Registering a tourist SIM

MCMC's FAQ on its 2026 rules says every user of a Malaysian prepaid service must register, tourists included. A tourist shows their original passport and, if they need one, their visa. Photocopies and scans are not accepted, and when a service centre or dealer registers a non-Malaysian, the passport is checked with a passport reader using facial recognition. Non-Malaysians can register up to two prepaid SIMs with each telco, and a tourist SIM can be used for up to three months from successful registration, after which it is cut off automatically.

MCMC registered these rules on 26 February 2026 (Determination No. 1 of 2026). Neither its media statement nor its FAQ mentions eSIMs, and we have not confirmed whether the rules apply to a travel eSIM bought from an overseas provider. Check the plan page for any ID step before you buy.

Sources

FAQ

Questions about eSIMs for Malaysia

What is the best eSIM for Malaysia from Australia?

It depends on how long you are away and how much data you use. The picks at the top of this page show the cheapest plan, the most data for the money and the best-network option, each with the rule that chose it. The table ranks every Malaysia eSIM plan by cost per GB. To see two providers side by side, try Airalo vs Holafly.

Can I get unlimited data on a Malaysia eSIM?

Providers sell unlimited plans for Malaysia. Filter the table to Unlimited to compare them by price per day. Unlimited plans can come with fair-use rules, such as slowing down after a set amount of data, and the table prints the rule where the provider states one.

Do I need to register a SIM or eSIM in Malaysia?

Malaysia's regulator, MCMC, says everyone who uses a Malaysian prepaid service must register, tourists included. Under its rules in force since 26 February 2026, a tourist registers with their original passport and, if they need one, their visa; non-Malaysians can register up to two prepaid SIMs with each telco; and a tourist SIM can be used for up to three months from successful registration, after which it is cut off (MCMC). Those rules are for SIMs sold by Malaysian telcos. We have not confirmed whether a travel eSIM bought from an overseas provider needs a registration step, so check the plan page before you buy.

Will a Malaysia eSIM work in Sabah and Sarawak?

Malaysia is split between Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo, where Sabah and Sarawak are. We have not found a current coverage figure for each state from the regulator, so check the coverage map of the network your plan names for the places you are going, including islands and rural areas. Maxis, for example, says on its own network page that 5G is primarily available in urban and suburban areas and that 4G remains the primary network in most rural locations (Maxis).

Which network is a Malaysia eSIM on?

The plan page names the network. You may see Celcom and Digi named together, which are the two legacy brands of CelcomDigi after the two companies merged in November 2022 (Axiata). You may also see YTL: the footer of the Yes site names YTL Communications as the company behind the Yes service (Yes). Check the map for the network your plan names.

Can I keep my Australian phone number with an eSIM?

Most phones with eSIM can use two lines at once, so the travel eSIM can handle data while your Australian line stays on for texts. Your Australian line can still start roaming charges, so set it up carefully. Our guide covers the settings: how to keep your Australian number.

Do I turn off data roaming when using an eSIM?

Turn data roaming on for the travel eSIM, because most travel eSIMs are roaming eSIMs, and turn it off for your Australian line so it cannot use data abroad. The steps are in how to set up a travel eSIM.

Will a Malaysia eSIM work if I cross into Singapore?

Every plan in our Malaysia table covers Malaysia only, so check the plan page before you cross the border. If you are spending time in both countries, compare the Singapore eSIM table as well.

What is the disadvantage of an eSIM?

A travel eSIM needs a phone that supports eSIM and is unlocked (how to check). You need an internet connection to download it, so install it at home over Wi-Fi, and many eSIMs cannot be reinstalled once removed. Every plan in our Malaysia table is data only, with no Malaysian phone number for calls.

Method · updated 1 Nov 2026

How we compare Malaysia eSIMs

  1. We take each plan's price from the provider's site and convert it to Australian dollars on the check date.
  2. Cost per GB is price divided by data. Unlimited plans are compared by price per day.
  3. Network is the Malaysian carrier the eSIM connects to. Hotspot and 5G are as the provider states them.
  4. Each pick follows the rule printed with it, and each is a different plan. Remaining ties go to the lower total price.
  5. We recheck prices at least every 30 days and show the check date on every plan.

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Best network · Ubigi25 GB · 30 days · A$38.00
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