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Why Malaysia?

Within 2 hours flight to ASEAN countries, 8 hours flight to major cities

Multilingual and digitally savvy talent pool

Mature and innovative digital ecosystem and infrastructure

Malaysia, Heart of Digital Asean

Harnessing the power of community and technology to deliver a digital future, Malaysia's flourishing digital economy is one of ASEAN's bright spots. At the heart of digital ASEAN, strong connectivity, infrastructure and talent make Malaysia the top choice for the world's leading industries, companies and start-ups.

Grow your business opportunities in Malaysia

Situated in a strategic location within ASEAN, Malaysia is a business hub for Industrial, Supply Chain and Global Business Services activities. A world leader in IT where technology drives value across all industries, Malaysia is uniquely positioned as the scalable location of choice for knowledge and digital business.

Malaysia, A Digital Nation

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Malaysia's rank in the Upper Middle-Income category in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2021
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Malaysia's rank globally in the World Bank's Doing Business 2020
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Malaysia's rank in ASEAN in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020
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Malaysia's rank globally in the Kearney's Global Services Location Index 2021
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Malaysia's rank globally in the Global Islamic Fintech Report 2021
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Malaysia's rank in the Upper Middle-Income category in the WIPO Global Innovation Index 2021
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Malaysia's rank in Asia in the Digital Quality of Life Index 2021
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Malaysia's rank globally in the Best Places for Expats 2021 by InterNations
Stand Out
Malaysia is a Stand Out Nation in the Digital Intelligence Index 2020

Learn how we Reinventing Malaysia as a Global & Regional Leader in Digital Tech Industries

Digital Investment Announcements

Microsoft signs ve MOUs under Bersama Malaysia Initiative
19 APRIL 2021
Microsoft Corp, through its newly-launched “Bersama Malaysia”  initiative, has signed ve memoranda  of understanding  (MoUs) with government agencies and local…
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Muhyiddin: Malaysia to remain at forefront of technology
19 APRIL 2021
Malaysia intends to remain at the forefront of technology by using data to deliver improved services for businesses, increase economic productivity and subsequently enhancing its competitiveness…
+ Read More
MDEC welcomes UK's 100th MSC Company into Malaysia
8 APRIL 2021
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) welcomed the latest MSC Malaysia-status company from the United Kingdom, Clarivate, into Malaysia…
+ Read More
MDEC signs declaration of corruption-free pledge, commits to…
26 MARCH 2021
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) today signed the Declaration of Corruption-Free Pledge with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)…
+ Read More
Digital Technologies And Infrastructure Driving Positive Digital Investment Momentum
22 MARCH 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of digital economy and opened up avenues to various new digital businesses….
+ Read More
MIDA Collaborates With TM One To Accelerate Industry4wrd Digital Transformation
11 MARCH 2021
MIDA as the lead agency of MITI in implementing strategies for Industry4WRD; collaborates with TM ONE for the deployment of high-speed internet connection for the nationwide programme…
+ Read More
MDEC lauds Juwai IQI for creating 1,000 jobs for Malaysians
3 MARCH 2021
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is proud to declare its support of the move made by real estate technology group Juwai IQI, to build a data …
+ Read More
Malaysia regulator gives green light to two robo-advisers
24 OCTOBER 2019
Two more robo-advisers are expected to enter Malaysia's emerging fintech sector next year, after the Australian-based firm Raiz Invest obtained the Securities Commission Malaysia's (SC) approval for operation.
+ Read More
Malaysia Announces New Partners For Digital Transformation Lab
30 AUGUST 2019
The move also intends to establish the country's position as the region's tech and digital hub. The nine new DTL partners will join the existing partners, bringing it to a total of 14 partners….
+ Read More
MDV: National Recovery Plan to boost positive outlook for Malaysia's digital economy
16 JUNE 2021
Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) is optimistic that the National Recovery Plan will contribute towards a positive outlook for the nation's digital …
+ Read More
InvestKL Aims To Attract 100 MNCs To Spur Digital Economy
28 APRIL 2021
InvestKL Corporation, a government investment promotion agency, has set a target to attract 100 multinational corporations (MNCs) into Malaysia…
+ Read More
Digital Investment Office To Shape Up The Nation's Digital Investment Landscape
23 APRIL 2021
The National Council of Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (MED4IR) chaired by Prime Minister YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin endorsed…
+ Read More
MIDA and MDEC set up Malaysia's Digital Investment Office
23 APRIL 2021
The government has set up the Digital Investment Office (DIO) to facilitate digital investments in Malaysia. In a joint statement, the Malaysian Investment Development…
+ Read More
MIDA, MDEC Establish Digital Investment Office, Say Will Shape Malaysia's Digital Investment Landscape
23 APRIL 2021
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) have collaborated to facilitate digital investments…
+ Read More
MIDA welcomes Microsoft's first datacenter region in Malaysia: A game-changer for Malaysia's digital economic transformation
22 APRIL 2021
Microsoft's plan to establish its first datacenter region in Malaysia and its catalytic role in digital infrastructure is set to accelerate the …
+ Read More

Microsoft signs ve MOUs under Bersama Malaysia Initiative
19 APRIL 2021
Microsoft Corp, through its newly-launched “Bersama Malaysia”  initiative, has signed ve memoranda  of understanding  (MoUs) with government agencies and local…
+ Read More
Muhyiddin: Malaysia to remain at forefront of technology
19 APRIL 2021
Malaysia intends to remain at the forefront of technology by using data to deliver improved services for businesses, increase economic productivity and subsequently enhancing its competitiveness…
+ Read More
MDEC welcomes UK's 100th MSC Company into Malaysia
8 APRIL 2021
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) welcomed the latest MSC Malaysia-status company from the United Kingdom, Clarivate, into Malaysia…
+ Read More
MDEC signs declaration of corruption-free pledge, commits to…
26 MARCH 2021
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) today signed the Declaration of Corruption-Free Pledge with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)…
+ Read More
Digital Technologies And Infrastructure Driving Positive Digital Investment Momentum
22 MARCH 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of digital economy and opened up avenues to various new digital businesses….
+ Read More
MIDA Collaborates With TM One To Accelerate Industry4wrd Digital Transformation
11 MARCH 2021
MIDA as the lead agency of MITI in implementing strategies for Industry4WRD; collaborates with TM ONE for the deployment of high-speed internet connection for the nationwide programme…
+ Read More
MDEC lauds Juwai IQI for creating 1,000 jobs for Malaysians
3 MARCH 2021
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is proud to declare its support of the move made by real estate technology group Juwai IQI, to build a data …
+ Read More
Malaysia regulator gives green light to two robo-advisers
24 OCTOBER 2019
Two more robo-advisers are expected to enter Malaysia's emerging fintech sector next year, after the Australian-based firm Raiz Invest obtained the Securities Commission Malaysia's (SC) approval for operation.
+ Read More
Malaysia Announces New Partners For Digital Transformation Lab
30 AUGUST 2019
The move also intends to establish the country's position as the region's tech and digital hub. The nine new DTL partners will join the existing partners, bringing it to a total of 14 partners….
+ Read More
MDV: National Recovery Plan to boost positive outlook for Malaysia's digital economy
16 JUNE 2021
Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) is optimistic that the National Recovery Plan will contribute towards a positive outlook for the nation's digital …
+ Read More
InvestKL Aims To Attract 100 MNCs To Spur Digital Economy
28 APRIL 2021
InvestKL Corporation, a government investment promotion agency, has set a target to attract 100 multinational corporations (MNCs) into Malaysia…
+ Read More
Digital Investment Office To Shape Up The Nation's Digital Investment Landscape
23 APRIL 2021
The National Council of Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (MED4IR) chaired by Prime Minister YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin endorsed…
+ Read More
MIDA and MDEC set up Malaysia's Digital Investment Office
23 APRIL 2021
The government has set up the Digital Investment Office (DIO) to facilitate digital investments in Malaysia. In a joint statement, the Malaysian Investment Development…
+ Read More
MIDA, MDEC Establish Digital Investment Office, Say Will Shape Malaysia's Digital Investment Landscape
23 APRIL 2021
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) have collaborated to facilitate digital investments…
+ Read More
MIDA welcomes Microsoft's first datacenter region in Malaysia: A game-changer for Malaysia's digital economic transformation
22 APRIL 2021
Microsoft's plan to establish its first datacenter region in Malaysia and its catalytic role in digital infrastructure is set to accelerate the …
+ Read More

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Getting started on your Malaysian Digital Investments journey

A key factor on why Malaysia is a magnet for FinTech is that the country has a set of comprehensive regulatory guidelines that clearly list the requirements for fintech players to operate their businesses.

Wong Wai Ken

Country Manager, StashAway Malaysia

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