Malaysia Is Rising in the Digital Nomad Industry

Malaysia has joined the countries that grant digital nomad visas to encourage mobility among digital workers in the local tourism sector. Thailand, Estonia, Malta, Croatia, Mexico, Spain, and Portugal have all followed suit.

The visa is part of the DE Rantau Programme, launched on October 1 by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDEC).

It was stated that DE Rantau acquired over 2,000 applications within 18 days of the program's introduction, and locations, including Penang, Langkawi, Kedah, and Kuala Lumpur, were designated digital nomad hubs in its initial phase.

It was also revealed that the initiative aims to generate RM70 billion in revenue and development in the digital economy by 2025.