Malaysia SIM cards, eSIMs & roaming plans for tourists & travellers from SG

There’s no doubt our neighbouring country Malaysia is a convenient holiday destination for Singaporeans. You’ve got cheap pampering, shopping, and yummy food right across the border, and we don’t blame you if you keep going back for more. That said, the first thing to do when travelling to Malaysia is to get a Malaysia SIM card or eSIM to stay connected throughout.

All you need to know about SIM cards & eSIMs

SIM cards have been around for as long as we can remember. Only problem is when overseas, you’d have to resort to pricey roaming plans or a Wi-Fi dongle to stay connected. Recently, you also have travel eSIMs, which are basically virtual SIM cards supported by newer smartphones. If your phone supports it, you can even use both your eSIM and SIM cards concurrently.

For instance, an iPhone can store up to 8 eSIMs and 1 physical SIM card, though you can only use 2 at the same time. As for Android, depending on the model, it can support up to 3 SIM cards and 5-7 eSIMs on average. So if you frequently travel to JB, you should consider getting an eSIM so you can conveniently switch between telcos in a jiffy.

Installing an eSIM is easy. Some apps give detailed instructions, whereas others just require you to whip out your phone and scan the QR code given by the telco.

Since eSims are relatively new, not all phones are eSIM compatible so be sure to check if yours supports it.

What’s the cost of Malaysia SIM Card & eSIM? 

Here’s a price breakdown of these Malaysia SIM Card and eSIM options for tourists.