15 plans from 1GB to 50GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
It runs on Malaysia's national mobile networks, so the same plan works right across the country, including Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang. There is nothing extra to buy for a city or island.
Slashtel Malaysia eSIMs start at $2.09 for 1GB over 7 days, across 15 plans. The lowest price per GB is $0.57 on the 40GB plan. A one-week trip costs from $2.09 (1GB). It connects to Maxis, CelcomDigi, U Mobile and Tune Talk on up to 5G. Prices checked 9 October 2026.
Last checked: August 2026
You're flying to Malaysia from the UK or India. Maybe it's a family visit to KL, a Penang stopover, or you're transiting for a few days before somewhere else. You need data that works the moment you land, not after you find a Wi-Fi hotspot or queue at an airport counter.
A Malaysia eSIM from Slashtel gives you prepaid data on a major local network, delivered as a QR code by email within a minute. No physical SIM, no contract, no hidden fees. Install it at home, and it starts on first connection in Malaysia.
The UK-resident traveller heading to Malaysia usually has family in KL or Penang. You're not on a two-week beach holiday; you're visiting relatives, attending a wedding, or handling family business. You need to stay reachable on WhatsApp, check Grab prices, and look up addresses, without relying on your host's Wi-Fi.
The India-origin traveller has a different angle. You might be keeping your Indian SIM active for bank OTPs while abroad. A Malaysia eSIM handles your data; your Indian SIM handles the SMS. Both work in the same phone. If your Indian prepaid plan runs out mid-trip, top it up remotely via Slashtel recharge.
Pick your plan based on how long you're staying and how you use your phone.
| Trip length | Light use (maps, WhatsApp, email) | Moderate use (+ social media, browsing) | Heavy use (video calls, streaming) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 days | 1GB | 3GB | 5GB |
| 5-7 days | 3GB | 5GB | 10GB |
| 2 weeks | 5GB | 10GB | 20GB |
Malaysia eSIM plans start from $2.09. Check the live prices on the Malaysia destination page before you buy.
A few realities: Google Maps uses about 5MB per 10 minutes of navigation. A 10-minute WhatsApp video call uses roughly 25MB. Streaming 30 minutes of YouTube at standard definition eats about 150MB. If you're on your phone all day, your usage adds up faster than you think.
First, arrival. Kuala Lumpur International Airport has free Wi-Fi, but it's capped and requires registration. Your eSIM activates on first connection, turn off Wi-Fi after landing, let the eSIM connect, and you're live. If you're transiting, the same applies; the plan starts when you connect, not when you land.
Second, hotspot and dual SIM behaviour. You can use your Malaysia eSIM as a hotspot for a laptop or tablet. If you're running dual SIM, UK or Indian SIM plus Malaysia eSIM, set the eSIM as your data line and keep the other for calls and SMS. On iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular and pick which line uses data. On Android, it's under Network & Internet > SIMs.
You'll get a QR code by email within a minute of ordering. Install it while you're on Wi-Fi at home, scanning it later without data is a hassle. The whole process takes under five minutes. Follow the step-by-step installation guide for iPhone and Android.
Your Malaysia eSIM works on a major local network, so coverage in KL, Penang, and most of the peninsula is solid. No registration forms, no passport copies at the airport. Just data, working.
Last checked: August 2026, prices and plans verified on the live site.
Get your Malaysia eSIM before you fly. From $2.09 for 5GB, delivered instantly.
Yes, if you need data on arrival. A Malaysia eSIM from $2.09 for 5GB covers a week of maps, WhatsApp, and light browsing. You skip airport SIM queues and avoid roaming charges from your UK network.
Most unlocked phones from the last few years support eSIM. Check your device settings for 'Add eSIM' or 'Mobile Data Plan'. If you bought your phone on contract, confirm it's unlocked before you travel.
Yes. Install the Malaysia eSIM for data and keep your Indian SIM active for OTPs and bank alerts. You can also top up your Indian prepaid plan from abroad via Slashtel recharge if it expires while you're away.
For maps, WhatsApp, and social media, 3GB is usually enough for 7 days. If you plan to stream video or use video calls daily, take 5GB or more. Check your usage habits before you pick a plan.
The plan starts on first connection at the destination. You can install the QR code at home on Wi-Fi, then it activates automatically when you land in Malaysia and connect to a local network.
Contact support at esim@slashtel.com or via WhatsApp. Most issues are fixed by checking APN settings or toggling data roaming. If the eSIM is unused, you can request a refund quickly.
For most trips a 5GB to 10GB data eSIM valid for 30 days is the right size: Slashtel's 5GB plan for Malaysia is $6.39 on Maxis, CelcomDigi and U Mobile. Install it before you fly, keep your home SIM on for calls and bank texts, and top up the same eSIM if you run low.
If your phone supports eSIM, an eSIM is simpler than a local SIM card: nothing to collect at the airport, no passport registration, and your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and OTP texts. A physical SIM only makes sense for long stays where you need a local phone number.
From $2.09 for 1GB valid 7 days, as of 9 October 2026. Longer trips: two weeks from $4.29 (3GB), one month from $4.49 (3GB).
$0.57 per GB on the 40GB plan (15 days, $22.69). Bigger plans usually cost less per GB, so buy the size you expect to use.
Maxis, CelcomDigi, U Mobile and Tune Talk, with speeds up to 5G where available. The eSIM picks the strongest network automatically.
No. Slashtel eSIMs are data only, with no local number, calls or SMS. WhatsApp and other internet calls work, and your home SIM can stay on for calls and OTP texts.
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Malaysia, not when you buy it, so you can buy and install it before you travel.
After payment Slashtel emails a QR code within a minute. Scan it in your phone settings while on Wi-Fi at home, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if an EID appears, the phone supports eSIM.
Yes. Hotspot and tethering are allowed on Slashtel eSIMs.
Pick a plan, pay by card. QR arrives by email within a minute.
Scan the QR on Wi-Fi at home. Takes two minutes. Keep your main SIM in.
Enable data roaming on the Slashtel line. Done, no shops, no queues.