Is this a Penang-only eSIM?

No — it's a single national Malaysia plan. The same eSIM keeps working on the ferry to Butterworth, across the Penang Bridge to the mainland and if you fly on to Langkawi or KL. One allowance covers the country.

Is there coverage on Penang Hill and the beaches?

Yes, 4G and 5G reach the funicular top and the Batu Ferringhi strip well. Signal only thins on the forested hiking trails around Penang Hill and inside a few older heritage shophouses in the core.

George Town (Penang) eSIM.

Name: George Town (Penang) travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

George Town's UNESCO street art, clan jetties and Gurney Drive hawker stalls, always in reach.

from $2.80/day · unlimited dataAll of Malaysia →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$6.80$0.68/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$6.80

Good to know in George Town (Penang)

George Town's heritage core is best explored on foot, but the free CAT shuttle bus loops the old town — use Moovit or Rapid Penang times to plan hops, and Grab for the run out to Penang Hill.

Two simple ways to buy

George Town (Penang) eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every George Town (Penang) eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in George Town (Penang) — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in George Town (Penang)?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your George Town (Penang) eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in George Town (Penang) are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

George Town (Penang) eSIM: your local data guide.

George Town rewards wandering — hunting Ernest Zacharevic murals down Armenian Street, queuing for char kway teow at a Lebuh Chulia stall and riding the funicular up Penang Hill. A George Town eSIM keeps maps, Grab and hawker-stall reviews live from the moment you land at Penang International, whether you're at the Chew Jetty or Batu Ferringhi beach.

One eSIM for George Town (Penang) and all of Malaysia. It's the national Malaysia eSIM — from $2.80/day with unlimited data, working the same in George Town (Penang) as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Penang International Airport (PEN)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

George Town (Penang) eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.67

$2.00

—

5 days1GB

$0.40

$2.00

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.29

$2.00

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.68

$6.80

—

15 days3GB

$0.45

$6.80

−33%

30 days5GB

$0.38

$11.50

−43%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in George Town (Penang)

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

George Town (Penang) eSIM from $2.80/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in George Town (Penang).

George Town heritage core

Navigate the mural trail along Armenian and Cannon Streets and pull up opening hours for the clan houses and temples.

Gurney Drive

Read reviews and find the best stalls at the Gurney Drive hawker centre, then Grab back along the seafront.

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)

Check funicular railway times and weather before the ride up, and share the views over the strait from the top.

Batu Ferringhi

Book watersports and beachfront dinners along the Batu Ferringhi strip without relying on patchy hotel Wi-Fi.

The practical bit

Getting around George Town (Penang) on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in George Town (Penang)

Grab— Penang's main ride-hailing app; the easiest way between George Town, the hill and the beaches.
Rapid Penang— The island's public bus network, including the free CAT loop around the heritage core.
Moovit— Live Rapid Penang bus times and route planning across the island.
Touch 'n Go eWallet— Cashless QR payment for the Penang ferry, buses, parking and hawker stalls.

How long to stay in George Town (Penang)

Most travellers give George Town two to three days — enough for the mural and heritage trail, a Penang Hill morning, temple visits and serious hawker-food grazing.

How much data for George Town (Penang)

A food-and-culture trip to George Town runs light on data; 3GB easily covers maps, Grab and reviews, but choose Unlimited if you plan to stream or hotspot other devices from a heritage guesthouse.

Coverage in George Town (Penang)

Maxis, CelcomDigi and U Mobile give solid 4G and growing 5G across George Town, Gurney Drive and Batu Ferringhi; coverage mainly thins on Penang Hill's jungle trails and inside thick-walled heritage shophouses.

Where you're headed

Discover George Town (Penang).

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How to activate your George Town (Penang) eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in George Town (Penang)

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in George Town (Penang)?

What is a George Town (Penang) eSIM?

A George Town (Penang) eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local George Town (Penang) data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your George Town (Penang) eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your George Town (Penang) eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in George Town (Penang), no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for George Town (Penang).

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Malaysia.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Malaysia's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Maxis
CelcomDigi
U Mobile

Popular places covered

Kuala LumpurGeorge Town (Penang)LangkawiMalaccaKota KinabaluKuchingIpohJohor Bahru

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your George Town (Penang) eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

George Town (Penang) eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Activate before departure and your phone connects automatically to Maxis, CelcomDigi or U Mobile as you arrive at PEN in Bayan Lepas, so Grab and directions to George Town are ready before you leave the terminal.

Your George Town (Penang) eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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