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Land & Expand with MTEP

MTEP is a specially designed pass to attract tech startup entrepreneurs, experienced tech entrepreneurs and investors to work or invest in tech industries in Malaysia. Malaysia offers 1-year pass for New Entrepreneurs and a 5-year pass for Established Entrepreneurs or Investors along with dependents.

Get your MTEP pass approved even before you LAND!

Targeted Sectors & Technology

AgriTech

Smart City

Artificial Intelligence

HealthTech

CleanTech

Blockchain

DroneTech

Cyber Security

Big Data Analytics

FinTech

Smart Mobility

Internet of Things

(Non-qualifying activities)

Sharing Economy Initiatives

Sharing Economy for Business

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Sharing Economy Ecosystem

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Earn extra income from anywhere with an Internet connection

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Which One Are You?

Pass for New Tech Entrpreneur​

1 year Professional Visit Pass-New Entrepreneur

  • For founder or co-founder with no track record of established business
  • With identified tech business idea
  • Renewable upon first year achievement
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Pass for Experienced Tech Entrpreneur​

5 years Resident Pass-Established Entrepreneur

  • For founder or co-founder with 2 years track record of established business
  • With identified tech business idea
  • Eligible to bring dependents
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Pass for Tech Investor

5 years Resident Pass-Established Entrepreneur

  • For founder, co-founder or Malaysian Venture Partner Minimum funds of RM10mil
  • Must be registered with Securities Commission Malaysia as Venture Capital Management Corporations (VCMC)
  • Eligible to bring dependents
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Pass for New Tech Entrepreneur

1 year Professional Visit Pass-New Entrepreneur

  • For founder or co-founder with no track record of established business
  • With identified tech business idea
  • Renewable upon first year achievement

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Pass for Experienced Tech Entrepreneur

5 year Resident Pass-Established Entrepreneur

  • For founder or co-founder with more than 2 years track record of established business
  • With identified tech business idea
  • Eligible to bring dependents

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Pass for Tech Investor

5 year Resident Pass-Established Entrepreneur

  • For Founder, co-founders or the Malaysian Venture Partner Minimum funds of RM10mil
  • Must be registered with Securities Commission Malaysia as Venture Capital Management Corporations (VCMC)
  • Eligible to bring dependents

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Getting Your Pass

Submit Online Application

Approval Process

*(4 weeks)

Enter Malaysia

Passport Endorsement

Pass Issuance

*(1 week)

Submit Online Application

Approval Process

*(4 weeks)

Enter Malaysia

Passport Endorsement

Pass Issuance

*(1 week)

Submit Online Application

Approval Process

*(4 weeks)

Enter Malaysia

Pass Issuance

*(1 week)

Passport Endorsement

Note: Application approval is processed by MDEC and Issuance of Pass is by Malaysian Immigration office in Malaysia
*Upon complete document submission verified by MDEC

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An early-stage Venture Capital (VC) firm focused on doing pre-seeed and seed-stage investments in Malaysia and South East Asia.

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Leading Digital Company Secretarial service provider

Quadrant Biz Solutions

Business Process Automation and Digital Transformation Provider

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MDEC CONTACT INFO

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Sdn Bhd
2360 Persiaran APEC
63000 Cyberjaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

1-800-88-8338 (within Malaysia)
+6 03 8315 3000 (International)
+6 03 8315 3115 (Fax)

Type MDEC ASK [your email address]
[your inquiries] and send to 15888 or email to [email protected]

FOR ISSUANCE OF PASS:

eXpats Service Centre

2nd Floor, Prima 8, Block 3508
Jalan Teknokrat 6, Cyber 5
63000 Cyberjaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Book appointment with us
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INISIATIF MDEC YANG SETERUSNYA

eRezeki
Raih pendapatan tambahan di mana sahaja anda berada dengan hanya berpandukan sambung internet
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Tenaga Kerja Global Dalam Talian (GLOW)
Manfaatkan kelonggaran yang wujud dengan menjadi sebahagian daripada Tenaga Kerja Global Dalam Talian (GLOW)
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Terokai e-dagang
Ketahui bagaimana MDEC membantu syarikat pemula dan perniagaan yang telah lama wujud untuk mengadaptasi e-dagang.
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Hab Digital Malaysia
Terokai ekosistem permulaan teknologi yang maju
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
ADAX
Teroka potensi tanpa had Data Besar dan Kecerdasan Buatan
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Program HRDF
Ketahui bagaimana MDEC membantu membangunkan aset yang paling bernilai di Malaysia iaitu rakyatnya.
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Program Usahawan Teknologi Malaysia (MTEP)
Inilah cara MDEC membantu usahawan teknologi mencapai impian mereka
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Orbit
Ketahui lebih lanjut mengenai Hab Inovasi Teknologi Kewangan MDEC, Orbit.
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ)
Ketahui bagaimana kita memperhebatkan eDagang rentas sempadan Malaysia
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
#MyCyberSale
Ketahui lebih lanjut mengenai acara penjualan digital tahunan terbesar di Malaysia
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Islamic Digital Economy (IDE)
Inilah cara kami memacu Ekonomi Digital Islam Malaysia menjadi standard global
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Global Acceleration and Innovation Network (GAIN)
Inilah cara kami memacu syarikat kecil ke tahap global
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Kre8tif
Ini adalah bagaimana kami membantu mengembangkan industri kandungan kreatif Malaysia
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Level Up KL
Ketahui inisiatif kami untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagai pusat pengembangan permainan
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Digital Content Creators Challenge (DiCE)
Ketahui bagaimana kami memberi peluang kepada pencipta yang bercita-cita tinggi untuk mengubah idea mereka menjadi kenyataan
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM)
Ketahui lebih lanjut mengenai organisasi ekonomi utama Malaysia
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
eXpats
Here’s how we can assist you with your company’s Foreign Knowledge Worker’s (FKW) needs
BACA LEBIH LANJUT
#mydigitalmaker
BACA LEBIH LANJUT

NON-QUALIFYING ACTIVITIES

The following DO NOT fall under MTEP qualifying activities:

  1. Trading/Marketplace/Reselling Activity
  2. Manufacturing
  3. Provision of Telco Services
  4. Consultancy
  5. Software Integration
  6. Co-Working Spaces
  7. Services Related Activities (design & support / outsourcing / freelancing services)
  8.  

*NOTE:
If you are bringing in an existing technology or business model into Malaysia, your application should involve reasonable enhancements and additional value-added propositions.

VISA FOR NEW TECH ENTREPRENEUR

Requirements:

    1. BUSINESS PITCH DESK
      Information that describes your proposed business idea, market opportunity and plans in security funding

    2. FINANCIAL TRACK RECORD
      3 months personal bank statement (minimum amount of RM50,000 but not limited to Malaysian banks)

    3. CERTIFICATE OF GOOD CONDUCT
      A document issued from the embassy or enforcement agency that states of no criminal record of an applicant in their residing country

    4. SPONSOR
      Personal bond document signed by Malaysia Digital Hubs or MTEP recognized partners and Letter of Offer or Tenancy Agreement from any Malaysia Digital Hubs or MTEP recognized partners

APPLICATION FEE: From MYR 2,650

Application Checklist

*NOTE:
If you are bringing in an existing technology or business model into Malaysia, your application should involve reasonable enhancements and additional value-added propositions.

VISA FOR EXPERIENCED TECH ENTREPRENEUR

Requirements:

    1. BUSINESS PITCH DESK
      Information that describes your proposed business idea, market opportunity and plans in securing funding

    2. FINANCIAL TRACK RECORD
      3 months personal bank statement (minimum amount of RM50,000 but not limited to Malaysian banks) and proof of business performance

    3. CERTIFICATE OF GOOD CONDUCT
      A document issued from the embassy or enforcement agency that states of no criminal record of an applicant in their residing country

    4. SPONSOR
      Declaration Form from a Malaysian sponsor or individual

APPLICATION FEE: From MYR 5,300

Application Checklist

*NOTE:
If you are bringing in an existing technology or business model into Malaysia, your application should involve reasonable enhancements and additional value-added propositions.

VISA FOR TECH INVESTOR

Requirements:

    1. BUSINESS PITCH DESK
      Information that describes your proposed business idea, market opportunity and plans in securing funding

    2. FINANCIAL TRACK RECORD
      3 months personal bank statement (minimum amount of RM50,000 but not limited to Malaysian banks) and proof of business performance

    3. CERTIFICATE OF GOOD CONDUCT
      A document issued from the embassy or enforcement agency that states of no criminal record of an applicant in their residing country

    4. SPONSOR
      Declaration Form from a Malaysian sponsor or individual

APPLICATION FEE: From MYR 5,300

Application Checklist