Kuala Lumpur eSIM for 7 days
$4.29
3 GB, valid 15 days on Maxis. Enough for maps, rides, messages and photos for a week.
Choose 7 daysYour install link arrives the moment you pay, on screen and by email. Track your data in the free NUM app. If we can’t issue it, you get a full refund.
The short answer
The best eSIM for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $5.59, as of 4 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $0.79 on 4 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Maxis, CelcomDigi, Tune Talk |
| 7 days | 3 GB, 15 days, $4.29 |
| 14 days | 5 GB, 30 days, $5.59 |
| 30 days | 10 GB, 30 days, $8.39 |
| 45+ days | 50 GB, 180 days, $32.59 |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
Coverage in Malaysia: what to know
Opensignal's September 2022 report ranked Celcom first for geographic coverage, with Digi and Maxis tied behind it. Celcom and Digi have since merged, so treat this as dated. It gave no Sabah or Sarawak results.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: soyacincau.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
How it works
Pick your trip
Choose 7, 14 or 30 days. The shop picks the data for how you use your phone, and shows the networks.
Pay in seconds
Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Your install link arrives the moment you pay, and by email too. No account needed.
Install, then land online
Install at home on wifi with one tap, switch it on as the plane lands, and you’re online walking off. Your home number stays on for calls and codes.
Kuala Lumpur eSIM for 7, 14 and 30 days
Kuala Lumpur eSIM for 14 days
$5.59
5 GB, valid 30 days on Maxis. Room for social, photos and a few video calls over two weeks.
Choose 14 daysKuala Lumpur eSIM for 30 days
$8.39
10 GB, valid 30 days on Maxis. A month of everyday use, with some streaming and hotspot.
Choose 30 daysKuala Lumpur eSIM for longer trips
$32.59
50 GB, valid 180 days on Maxis. For long stays, remote work and heavy use.
Choose longer tripsNUM’s pick for each trip length on 4 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Malaysia data plans that work in Kuala Lumpur
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB | 7 days | Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G | $0.79 | $1.62 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G | $1.69 | $1.69 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G | $2.39 | $1.20 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G | $4.29 | $1.43 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G | $4.39 | $1.46 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G | $5.59 | $1.12 |
13 plans in the shop on 4 Nov 2026; 6 shown, least money first. See every plan and today’s prices.
How much data do you need in Kuala Lumpur?
| How you use it | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps and messages | 1.4 GB | 2.8 GB | 6 GB |
| Plus social | 2.8 GB | 5.6 GB | 12 GB |
| Lots of video | 11 GB | 21 GB | 45 GB |
Across Kuala Lumpur
The same plan covers you in KL and Bukit Bintang, and on the way between them.
Planning Kuala Lumpur
Questions people ask about a Kuala Lumpur eSIM
Does a Malaysia eSIM work in Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. A Malaysia eSIM runs on Malaysia’s own networks (Maxis, CelcomDigi, Tune Talk), so the same plan works in Kuala Lumpur and everywhere else those networks reach in the country. There is no separate Kuala Lumpur plan to buy.
How much does an eSIM for Kuala Lumpur cost?
On 4 Nov 2026, Malaysia plans started at $0.79 and went up to $32.59 for the biggest. NUM’s 7-day pick was 3 GB for $4.29. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
How much data do I need for Kuala Lumpur?
For a week of maps, rides, messages and photos most people use about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more.
Can I use it as a hotspot?
Hotspot works on most plans, so one eSIM can get a laptop or a travel partner online too.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a Kuala Lumpur concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now in Kuala Lumpur. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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