Malaysia Digital Location Recognition
The new Malaysia Digital Location Recognition (MDLR) initiative is a strategic effort to identify and supports locations that are essential to the growth of the nation's digital industry. Building on the success of the Cybercity/Cybercentre status, this initiative adapts to the evolving needs of Malaysia's technology sector.
MDLR highlights locations across the country where digital innovation thrives, bringing together businesses, service providers, and institutions to create dynamic, collaborative environments. These areas, officially recognised and certified by the Government of Malaysia, meet defined criteria and industry standards that ensure quality and potential to contribute significantly to the digital economy.
MD Location Recognition Framework aims to:
Identify strategic locations for digital business development
Encourage collaboration among industry player
Strengthen Malaysia's position as a leader in the regional digital economy
Status Recognitions
MD HUB
MD Hub recognises dynamic spaces that serve as vibrant centres for digital communities. These areas focus on community development, and provide environments where local and global startups, accelerators, incubators, tech companies, and investors can converge and collaborate.
MD NEXUS
MD Nexus recognises premium business premises equipped with infrastructure designed for established digital investors and companies. These locations offer a sophisticated environments and advanced facilities tailored to support high-value digital operations.
MD TECH ZONE
MD Tech Zone recognises areas dedicated to niche or high-impact digital technology development. This recognition aims to highlight areas that foster cutting-edge advancements, innovation and contributing significantly to Malaysia's digital tech landscape.
MD HUB
MD Hub recognises dynamic spaces that serve as vibrant centres for digital communities. These areas focus on community development, and provide environments where local and global startups, accelerators, incubators, tech companies, and investors can converge and collaborate.
MD NEXUS
MD Nexus recognises premium business premises equipped with infrastructure designed for established digital investors and companies. These locations offer a sophisticated environments and advanced facilities tailored to support high-value digital operations.
MD TECH ZONE
MD Tech Zone recognises areas dedicated to niche or high-impact digital technology development. This recognition aims to highlight areas that foster cutting-edge advancements, innovation and contributing significantly to Malaysia's digital tech landscape.
Why Apply
The MDLR offers several key advantages:
Enhances industry competitiveness and innovation
Encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing
Drives economic growth and development
Provides a guided approach to developing Malaysia’s digital community hubs.
Who should apply?
MDLR is designed for key stakeholders in Malaysia's digital ecosystem:
Property Developers
Companies or individuals responsible for planning, constructing, and delivering real estate projects, including commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
Building Owners
Entities that own and manage commercial or office buildings, ensuring proper facilities and infrastructure for tenants and businesses.
Industrial Park Operators
Organisations that develop and manage industrial zones or parks, providing space and utilities for manufacturing, logistics, commercial, data centre companies and etc.
Cluster/Zone Management Authorities
Bodies that oversee designated economic or technology clusters, ensuring compliance, infrastructure readiness, and ecosystem development.
REITs
Investment entities that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate, offering shared ownership opportunities for investors.
Workspace Operators
Companies that provide flexible office solutions, co-working spaces, and shared work environments for businesses and professionals.
Property Developers
Companies or individuals responsible for planning, constructing, and delivering real estate projects, including commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
Building Owners
Entities that own and manage commercial or office buildings, ensuring proper facilities and infrastructure for tenants and businesses.
Industrial Park Operators
Organisations that develop and manage industrial zones or parks, providing space and utilities for manufacturing, logistics, commercial, data centre companies and etc.
Cluster/Zone Management Authorities
Bodies that oversee designated economic or technology clusters, ensuring compliance, infrastructure readiness, and ecosystem development.
REITs
Investment entities that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate, offering shared ownership opportunities for investors.
Workspace Operators
Companies that provide flexible office solutions, co-working spaces, and shared work environments for businesses and professionals.
Latest Announcements
Announcement of the Effective Date for MD Location Recognition (MDLR)
Announcement of Interim Deferment on Applications for MD Cybercity/Cybercentre & Malaysia Digital Hub (MDH) Status