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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
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.

Digital Agriculture

Digital Services

Digital Cities

Digital Health

Digital Finance

Digital Trade

Digital Content

Digital Tourism

Islamic Digital Economy
Tech Enabler

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
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
About 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 revolution and digital economy
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.
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The objective of the DIO are among others, to create awareness on the digital investments in the country as well as to ensure the alignment and strengthen the coordination among all Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) in promoting and attracting digital tech investments in this fast-evolution segment.
The DIO is a critical step towards driving digital investments in Malaysia, consistent with MyDIGITAL and National Investment Aspirations.
- Application for digital investment projects can be submitted through this page
- Each application will be evaluated by DIO and decision shall be obtained within 25 working days from official submission by the company.
To contact:
Puan Rosedalina Ramlan
Director
Business Services and Regional Operations
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
Tel : +603-2267 3515
Email : [email protected]
OR
Ir. Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad
Director, Investment Facilitation Digital Investment Division
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Tel: +603-83153233 / +603-83153159
Email: [email protected]