Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has recently introduced Malaysia’s first digital nomad visa,2 De Rantau Nomad Pass under the De Rantau Program. DE Rantau programme is created in an effort to establish Malaysia as the preferred digital nomad hub in ASEAN which aims to nurture digital adoption and promote digital professional mobility and tourism across the country.
The programme, whose application opened on 1 October 2022, allows digital marketers, IT professionals, and content creators to stay in Malaysia with their dependents for up to 12 months, after which their stay can be extended for an additional of 12 months under the De Rantau Nomad Pass.
Open to both foreign and local individuals, known commonly as digital nomads, the programme allows them to enjoy benefits and discounts within the ecosystem. For more information, you may visit MD – DE Rantau FAQs here.