Saily’s Malaysia eSIM starts at $3.99 for 1 GB. For a week in Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Langkawi, the 5 GB plan ($12.99) covers maps, Grab rides and messaging.
The catch: plans are data only, so you get no local phone number for calls or texts.
Malaysia trips usually mix Kuala Lumpur with Penang, Malacca or the islands, and you’ll use data for Grab, maps and food apps the whole way. An eSIM set up at home is ready the moment you land at KLIA.
Saily Malaysia eSIM plans and prices
These are Saily’s fixed-data plans for Malaysia, as listed on saily.com on 24 Oct 2026.
| Data | Valid for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $8.99 |
| 5 GB Best value | 30 days | $12.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $21.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $35.99 |
Saily also sells unlimited data plans for Malaysia, from 5 to 30 days. The price depends on the number of days, so check it on saily.com before you buy.
Which plan should you pick for Malaysia?
- A long weekend in KL: 3 GB ($8.99).
- A week across Malaysia: 5 GB ($12.99).
- Two weeks, or Singapore and Thailand too: 10 GB ($21.99), or compare the Asia and Oceania plan.
Visiting more than one country?
Saily’s Asia and Oceania plan covers 22 countries from $4.99, and the Global plan covers 121 countries from $8.99. One eSIM covers the whole trip, so you don’t need to switch SIMs at each border.
How to set up Saily for Malaysia
- Choose your plan on saily.com or in the Saily app.
- Install the eSIM from the app before you travel, and turn on data roaming for the Saily line.
- Land in Malaysia: the plan activates automatically when you arrive.
You have 180 days to activate a plan after you buy it, so you can set everything up at home, days before your flight.
Travel tips for Malaysia
Ride-hailing and food delivery apps need data to track your driver, so don’t rely on hotel Wi-Fi alone. If you add Singapore or Thailand to the trip, check whether a regional plan is cheaper than separate country plans.
- Plans from $3.99
- Works in KL, Penang, Langkawi and beyond
- Regional plan option
- 24/7 chat support
- Data only, no Malaysian number
- 10 GB and up cost more than in Thailand
FAQ
What is the best eSIM for Malaysia?
Saily is a simple option: Malaysia plans were $3.99 (1 GB), $8.99 (3 GB), $12.99 (5 GB), $21.99 (10 GB) and $35.99 (20 GB) on saily.com on 24 Oct 2026.
Does the Malaysia eSIM work in Langkawi and Penang?
Yes. The plan covers Malaysia, so it works across the country, including the islands.
Can I use one eSIM for Malaysia and Singapore?
Add a plan for each country to the same Saily eSIM, or use the Asia and Oceania regional plan.
Plans from $3.99 for 1 GB (7 days), checked on saily.com on 24 Oct 2026.