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Leading Malaysia’s Digital Economy Forward
As the world navigates unprecedented times, facing multiple industry disruptions, Malaysia continues to set the narrative for the Southeast Asia region with a focused effort to drive its digital economy forward. Our mandate at MDEC is to ensure Malaysia makes the Digital Leap into the Fourth Industrial Revolution to drive shared prosperity, and firmly establish Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN.
Learn MoreMaking Malaysia the Heart of Digital ASEAN
With a globally recognised, close to 25 years track record of successfully developing ICT and digital technologies, Malaysia continues to innovate and expand its vibrant digital ecosystem. We aim to be the benchmark of a progressive digital nation and embody the Heart of Digital ASEAN.
Learn MoreDigitally Skilled Malaysians
Provide all Malaysians with access to the capabilities, tools, and know-how to take that digital leap. This includes facilitating new digital skills training and future jobs matching, resulting in a future-ready workforce.
Learn MoreDigitally Powered Businesses
Enable businesses to go digital, with speed and at scale. This includes supporting business automation, digitalisation, use of data and AI and digital marketing to expand market access.
Learn MoreDigital Sector Investments
Malaysia’s strategic location, business-friendly policies, versatile and digitally-savvy workforce and high living standards will consider Malaysia as the ideal base for regional expansion.
The opportunities to invest in digital economy enablers, digital creative content and emerging tech are clearly here to be realised.
Learn MoreProgrammes & Initiatives
Programmes & Initiatives
Programmes & Initiatives
Programmes & Initiatives
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE
DRIVING INDUSTRIES OF THE FUTURE
INVEST IN THE HEART OF ASEAN
Energising the Nation’s Digital Economy
eRezeki
Earn extra income from any location you are at with just an internet connection
eUsahawan
Pick up the skills and connections to help grow your business in the rapidly expanding and borderless Digital Economy
GLOW
Explore the flexibility of becoming part of the Global Online Workforce
Tech Talent Development
Develop Malaysia’s tech talent to thrive in Digital Economy through upskilling an reskilling opportunities
Digital Creative Content
Discover how we enable our digital content creators to soar in the creative and game development industries
FinTech
We are collaborating with internationally recognised players to establish Malaysia as the industry benchmark for FinTech
Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Learn how the government support SMEs to adopt digitalisation measures for their business operations
Digital Hubs & Startups
Discover how we’re providing startups with the necessary tools to thrive in the Digital Economy
Investment Value Proposition
Discover why Malaysia is a preferred destination for investments
Digital Economy
Participate in Malaysia’s fast-growing Digital Economy
Apply For MSC Status
Get a head start in the digital industry by applying for MSC Malaysia status
Already an MSC Status Company?
Simplify your daily operational activities by visiting our one-stop self-service portal for all MSC Malaysia transactions.
Cybercities & Cybercentres
Designated areas with condusive environment & ecosystem to spur rapid growth
WHAT'S HAPPENING
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT: MDEC REOPENS ITS OFFICE ON 13 JULY 2020
At Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), our main priority is the well-being of our colleagues, partners, clients, stakeholders, and our community. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the announcement of movement control order (MCO) by the Government of Malaysia, MDEC has taken precautionary measures to minimise the risks on our communities arising from the Covid-19 health pandemic. We have been complying strictly with the guidance from the Government of Malaysia and health authorities.
As we move into the Recovery MCO (RMCO) phase, we are pleased to announce that MDEC will resume its operations effective 13 July 2020. We will gradually allow our employees to return to the office on a team rotation basis and resume full operation.
Visitors are requested to make prior appointments before visiting our offices. It is also compulsory for visitors to adhere to health and safety guidelines.
Our offices in the following locations are now open to serve you better.
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- MDEC HQ, Cyberjaya – Please make an appointment at https://mdec.my/contact-us/ prior to visiting our office or email to [email protected] for more information.
- LEVEL UP Inc, Bangsar South. (Resume full operations)
- ADAX, Bangsar South – Please email to [email protected] to request for an appointment.
- Kre8tif! Inc (formerly known as [email protected]) (Resume full operations)
- MSC Malaysia eXpats Centres (located at Jalan Teknokrat in Cyberjaya and Northern Region Centre in Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang) To request an appointment at eXpats, please click at appt.expats.com.my or www.expats.com.my/ contact to fill in the form.
- Visitors to The Orbit office located at Bangsar South are requested to schedule an appointment at least a day prior by contacting [email protected].
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MDEC’s customer service operating hours:
Monday to Friday : 9:00am to 6:00pm
For further details, you may reach us at :
1-800-88-8338 (within Malaysia)
+6 03 8315 3000 (International)
or Email to [email protected]
We highly encourage everyone to continue leveraging the use of digital technology to conduct virtual meetings internally and with clients.
MDEC remain committed to serving our community of stakeholders during this ‘New Normal’.
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ISSUED BY MALAYSIA DIGITAL ECONOMY CORPORATION
SDN BHD (MDEC)
ALERT ON “SHOP MALAYSIA ONLINE”
We have recently been alerted of the following websites: “www.shopmalaysiaonline.com”, “www.shopmalaysiaonline.my” and “www.shopmalaysiaonline.com.my”.
Please be informed that these websites are not authorised or owned by or related to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). As such, they are not associated in any form with MDEC or the Government initiative – “Shop Malaysia Online”, as announced by YAB Prime Minister on 5 June 2020 under Pelan Jana Semula Ekonomi Negara (PENJANA).
For clarification, please contact MDEC Client Contact Centre (CliC) at 1800-88-8338 / +603 – 8315 3000 (if you are calling from the overseas) or email at [email protected]
Thank you.
ISSUED BY MALAYSIA DIGITAL ECONOMY CORPORATION
SDN BHD (MDEC)
Important Announcement
Update of MSC malaysia Status Tax Incentive
Background
- We refer to the announcement by the Government of Malaysia on 12 June 2018, “Malaysia’s Commitment in International Tax Standard“, and the subsequent announcement by MDEC on 28 December 2018, titled “Important Update and Changes on MSC Malaysia BOG 5“.
- As stated in the aforesaid announcements, the identified tax incentives of Malaysia will need to be reviewed and amended to be consistent with the international standards, which also include the MSC Malaysia Bill of Guarantee (BOG) 5 (Tax Exemption).
- In accordance with the above exercise, the grant of MSC Malaysia Status and its incentives, including extension of income tax exemption period, or adding new MSC Malaysia Qualifying Activities, has been put on hold since 1 July 2018.
Changes to BOG 5 (Tax Exemption)
- Previously, the tax exemption for MSC Malaysia Status was granted for the income derived from MSC Malaysia Approved Activities. Moving forward, the tax exemption will be granted for income derived from either services activities (Services Incentive) and/or intellectual property (IP Incentive).
Status Update: Approval of MSC Malaysia Status Services Incentive (Non-IP)
- The MSC Malaysia Status Services Incentive has been approved by the Government and will be regulated under the new Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 10) Order 2018 [P.U.(A) 389/2018], which was gazetted on 31 December 2018.
- As for the MSC Malaysia Status IP Incentive, the policy is still under review process by the Government. MDEC will be releasing further information in due course.
Application of MSC Malaysia Status Services Incentive (Non-IP)
- Applications for MSC Malaysia Status Services Incentive can be made starting from 2nd April 2019.
- For more details about the eligibility criteria, and qualifying promoted activities and conditions, please refer to detailed Application Guidelines here.
- Application Forms can be downloaded from here and the completed application is to be forwarded to [email protected].
- For further enquiries, please contact MDEC Client Contact Centre (CliC) at 1-800-88-8338 (within Malaysia) or +603 8315 3000 (overseas) or email at [email protected]
FAQs
- For frequently asked questions, please refer here.