Malaysia Digital Hub of ASEAN
The One Platform, One Nation Approach to Digital Investments
Learn more about our Digital Investment Office (DIO)
Malaysia Digital Hub of ASEAN
The One Platform, One Nation Approach to Digital Investments
Learn more about our Digital Investment Office (DIO)
Malaysia Digital Hub of ASEAN
Download Digital Investment Guide
The one-stop guide for your Malaysian Digital Investments needs
Malaysia Digital Hub of ASEAN
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The one-stop guide for your Malaysian Digital Investments needs

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Why Malaysia?

Value Driven Cost of Doing Business
Expanding Digital Focus Nationwide
Business Continuity
Mature, Innovative Digital ecosystem & Infrastructure
Multilingual & Digitally – savvy Talent Pool
Value Driven Cost of Doing Business
Expanding Digital Focus Nationwide
Business Continuity
Mature, Innovative Digital ecosystem & Infrastructure
Multilingual & Digitally – savvy Talent Pool

Expanding Digital Focus Nationwide
Business Continuity
Mature, Innovative Digital ecosystem & Infrastructure
Multilingual & Digitally – savvy Talent Pool
Value Driven Cost of Doing Business
Expanding Digital Focus Nationwide
Business Continuity

Introduction to Malaysia Digital

Malaysia Digital (MD) is a national strategic initiative by the government to encourage and attract companies, talents and investment while enabling Malaysian businesses and rakyat to play a leading part in the global digital.

The Mission

Drive digital adoption among aspiring young entrepreneurs, companies and the rakyat.
Attract high-value digital investments.
Support local tech companies to become “Malaysian champions” and successful international players.

Introduction to Malaysia Digital

The Mission

Drive digital adoption among aspiring young entrepreneurs, companies and the rakyat.
Attract high-value digital investments.
Support local tech companies to become “Malaysian champions” and successful international players.

Malaysia Digital Promoted Sectors

DIO is supporting the development of technologies under Malaysia Digital’s 9 key sectors:

Islamic Digital Economy
Digital Agriculture
Digital Services
Digital Cities
Digital Health
Digital Finance
Digital Trade
Digital Content
Digital Tourism
Islamic Digital Economy
Digital Agriculture

Tech Enabler

Advanced network connectivity and/or telecommunication technology
Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Analytics
Blockchain
Cloud & Data Centre
Cybersecurity
DroneTech
Internet of Things
Robotic, Automation & Extended Reality
Creative Media Technology including extended reality (XR) and/or mixed reality (MR)
Integrated circuit (IC) design and/or embedded software
Advanced network connectivity and/or telecommunication technology
Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Analytics

THE MALAYSIA DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES

Spurring investment by developing new key sectors and digital hubs across Malaysia, anchoring on catalytic companies to create local MSME ecosystem*

Malaysia Digital envisions Malaysia to be the preferred hub for world class digital businesses and talents.

Greater KL

Digital Agriculture/ Digital GBS / Digital Cities / Digital Trade / Digital Agriculture / Digital Tourism / Islamic Digital Economys / Digital Health / Digital Finance / Digital Trade / Digital Content / Digital Tourism / AI/ Blockchain / Cloud & Data Centre / Cybersecurity / IoT / Robotic & Automation

WP Kuala Lumpur / Selangor /Negeri Sembilan

Northen Region

Digital Agriculture / Digital Global Business Services / Digital Trade / Digital Content / Digital Tourism / Islamic Digital Economy / Cloud & Data Centre / Dronetech / IoT/ Robotic & Automation

Perlis, Kedah, Perak & Pulau Pinang

East Coast Region

Digital Agriculture / Digital Global Business Services / Digital Trade / Digital Tourism / Cloud & Data Centre

Potential New Hub: Digital Content & Cybersecurity

Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu

Southern Region

Digital Agriculture / Digital Global Business Services / Digital Health / Digital Content / Digital Tourism / Blockchain / Cloud & Data Centre / Dronetech

Potential New Hub: Digital Content

Melaka & Johor

Sarawak

Digital Agriculture / Digital Global Business Services / Digital Health / Digital Tourism / Islamic Digital Economy /Cloud & Data Centre

Potential New Hub: Digital Global Business Services / Digital Agriculture / Digital Health / Digital Tourism / Cloud & Data Centre

Sabah

Digital Agriculture / Digital Tourism / Islamic Digital Economy / Cloud & Data Centre

Potential New Hub: Digital Global Business Services

* non-exhaustive

QUICK FACTS

Islamic Digital Economy
We ranked 1st in DinarStandard’s State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2022 and the Global Islamic Fintech Report 2022
Fintech
Kuala Lumpur shoots up 11 places in the Global Cities ranking to rank 67 globally in the 2021 Global Fintech Rankings
Digital Global Business Services
3rd best location in Kearney’s Global Services Location Index since 2004
Data centre
Kuala Lumpur emerged as one of Top Markets Offering Incentives in Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Data Centre Market Comparison 2022
IoT and AI
Malaysia’s affordable IoT hardware and local capabilities in IoT software to support experimentation and prototyping, with high captive demand in local sectors (e.g., manufacturing, agriculture)
Cybersecurity
Malaysia is ranked 2nd in ASEAN in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020
Blockchain
A thriving blockchain ecosystem at Blockchain Village @Medini ([email protected])
Digital Agriculture
Malaysia ranks 2nd in ASEAN on the 2020 Global Food Security Index (GFSI)
Digital Health
Malaysia’s gross medical inflation in 2020 is 14%, one of the highest in Asia, spurring health tech investments
Islamic Digital Economy
We ranked 1st in DinarStandard’s State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2022 and the Global Islamic Fintech Report 2022
Fintech
Kuala Lumpur shoots up 11 places in the Global Cities ranking to rank 67 globally in the 2021 Global Fintech Rankings
Digital Global Business Services
3rd best location in Kearney’s Global Services Location Index since 2004
Data centre
Kuala Lumpur emerged as one of Top Markets Offering Incentives in Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Data Centre Market Comparison 2022
IoT and AI
Malaysia’s affordable IoT hardware and local capabilities in IoT software to support experimentation and prototyping, with high captive demand in local sectors (e.g., manufacturing, agriculture)
Cybersecurity
Malaysia is ranked 2nd in ASEAN in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020

Digital Global Business Services
3rd best location in Kearney’s Global Services Location Index since 2004
Data centre
Kuala Lumpur emerged as one of Top Markets Offering Incentives in Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Data Centre Market Comparison 2022
IoT and AI
Malaysia’s affordable IoT hardware and local capabilities in IoT software to support experimentation and prototyping, with high captive demand in local sectors (e.g., manufacturing, agriculture)
Cybersecurity
Malaysia is ranked 2nd in ASEAN in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020
Blockchain
A thriving blockchain ecosystem at Blockchain Village @Medini ([email protected])
Digital Agriculture
Malaysia ranks 2nd in ASEAN on the 2020 Global Food Security Index (GFSI)
Digital Health
Malaysia’s gross medical inflation in 2020 is 14%, one of the highest in Asia, spurring health tech investments
Islamic Digital Economy
We ranked 1st in DinarStandard’s State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2022 and the Global Islamic Fintech Report 2022
Fintech
Kuala Lumpur shoots up 11 places in the Global Cities ranking to rank 67 globally in the 2021 Global Fintech Rankings
Digital Global Business Services
3rd best location in Kearney’s Global Services Location Index since 2004
Data centre
Kuala Lumpur emerged as one of Top Markets Offering Incentives in Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Data Centre Market Comparison 2022
IoT and AI
Malaysia’s affordable IoT hardware and local capabilities in IoT software to support experimentation and prototyping, with high captive demand in local sectors (e.g., manufacturing, agriculture)

About Malaysia Digital

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

Stand Out
Malaysia is a Stand Out Nation in the Digital Intelligence Index 2020
1st
Malaysia's rank in the Upper Middle-Income category in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2021
12th
Malaysia's rank globally in the World Bank's Doing Business 2020
2nd
Malaysia's rank in ASEAN in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020
3rd
Malaysia's rank globally in the Kearney's Global Services Location Index 2021
1st
Malaysia's rank globally in the Global Islamic Fintech Report 2021
3rd
Malaysia's rank in the Upper Middle-Income category in the WIPO Global Innovation Index 2021
6th
Malaysia's rank in Asia in the Digital Quality of Life Index 2021
4th
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
1st
Malaysia's rank in the Upper Middle-Income category in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2021

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

Digital Investment Announcements

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, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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

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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.

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