Visitors who want an eSIM Malaysia plan can get Hotlink Travel SIM as an eSIM through Hotlink App, or choose a physical SIM at KLIA. Choose CelcomDigi Tourist SIM if you are a non-Malaysian passport holder visiting Malaysia.
In short
- Hotlink eSIM: The mid-length Hotlink Travel Pass costs RM35.
- Short stay: On CelcomDigi, the 7-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass costs RM18 (limited-time offer).
- Month-long stay: On CelcomDigi, the 30-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass costs RM60.
Hotlink Travel SIM plans, as eSIM or SIM card
Choose Hotlink Travel eSIM when using the Hotlink App for your travel connectivity needs. Choose a physical Hotlink Travel SIM if you want to buy one at KLIA.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Validity | Fair-use data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotlink Travel Pass, weekly | RM25 | 7 days | 40GB |
| Hotlink Travel Pass, mid-length | RM35 | 15 days | 100GB |
| Hotlink Travel Pass, monthly | RM64 | 30 days | 400GB |
The Hotlink 5G Travel SIM comes as an eSIM available via the Hotlink App. The Hotlink Travel SIM data pass works only in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Hotlink Travel SIM plans include unlimited hotspot and unlimited calls within Malaysia.
Setting up the eSIM
- Check your device's compatibility in the Hotlink App.
- Download the Hotlink App and tap Activate or Get New SIM.
- Select Get eSIM in the Hotlink App.
- Pick your number option (new number) in the Hotlink App.
- Fill in your details and email for verification in the Hotlink App.
- Make your payment in the Hotlink App.
- Download and install the eSIM on your device from the Hotlink App.
Buying a SIM at KLIA
If you land at KLIA, physical Hotlink Travel SIM packs are on sale at the Maxis Centres in both KLIA terminals.
Best for: App users choosing an eSIM or KLIA arrivals buying a physical SIM.
CelcomDigi Tourist SIM passes
Pass prices
| Pass | Price | Data | Fair-use limit | Roaming internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass | RM18 (limited-time offer) | unlimited at 18mbps | 100GB high-speed fair use | no roaming quota |
| 14-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass | RM35 | unlimited at 18mbps | 200GB high-speed fair use | 3GB in 10 ASEAN countries |
| 30-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass | RM60 | unlimited at uncapped speed | 400GB high-speed fair use | 3GB in 10 ASEAN countries |
| 90-Day Unlimited Tourist Pass | RM90 | unlimited at uncapped speed | 400GB high-speed fair use | 3GB in 10 ASEAN countries |
What a pass includes
Where a CelcomDigi Tourist SIM pass includes roaming, the quota is automatically activated upon arrival in a covered country, if data roaming is switched on. Every CelcomDigi Tourist SIM plan comes with unlimited domestic calls (100-minute FUP) and 10 domestic SMS.
Once the fair usage quota is fully used, CelcomDigi Tourist SIM data speed drops to 512Kbps until the pass expires. CelcomDigi Tourist SIM internet passes are not automatically renewed, and the SIM service is automatically deactivated once the pass expires.
Who can buy one
Teenagers aged 12 to 17 years old can register a CelcomDigi Tourist SIM with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. That parent or guardian must be present during registration and completes the biometric verification with them. The CelcomDigi Tourist SIM is for non-Malaysian passport holders visiting Malaysia.
You can buy the CelcomDigi Tourist SIM at CelcomDigi Stores and authorized partners. Bring your original valid passport to register a CelcomDigi Tourist SIM.
CelcomDigi Tourist SIM limit for foreign nationals with a valid passport: two accounts.
Reloads and new passes
The CelcomDigi Tourist SIM does not support normal reloads. For more data, purchase another Tourist Pass, which replaces your current active pass; you can also re-subscribe via app after expiry. On the CelcomDigi Tourist SIM, remaining credit is non-transferable and it cannot be redeemed for cash.
Other eSIM options and their limits
Hotlink Prepaid eSIM
You buy a Hotlink Prepaid eSIM in the Hotlink App, with no Malaysian ID required. Hotlink Prepaid eSIM plans for tourists include options such as 7-day unlimited data.
Hotlink Prepaid eSIM activation is available on compatible devices.
Maxis eSIM
The fee to convert a physical SIM to a Maxis eSIM is RM10. For an in-store Maxis eSIM, collect an activation kit with a QR code at Maxis Centres or partners.
Foreigners registering a Maxis Postpaid eSIM at Maxis Centres need a passport and proof of residency.
Self-registration
Applicants for Hotlink Prepaid Self-Registration must be 18 years old or above and hold a valid MyKad and a valid MyDigital ID. Hotlink Prepaid Self-Registration is only for Malaysian citizens: it is not available to tourists or foreigners.
Fares checked November 2026.