cheapest esim for 1 year is tunetalk, rm38. https://www.tunetalk.com/prepaid/services/one-year-validity/

cheapest non-esim for 1 year is hotlink prepaid pantas, rm30. https://www.hotlink.com.my/en/faq/products/...-pantas/passes/

How much does the 365 days Active Period pass cost and how does it work?
The 365 days Active Period pass is priced at RM30 and can be purchase from your Hotlink app. By activating this pass, your account/ SIM will be active for 365 days (1 year) from the day of activation/ purchase. This means you do not have to constantly top up to keep your account/ SIM active.

but, Maxis eSIM is not available for Hotlink Prepaid yet.