Malaysia Rolls Out ‘Digital Nomad’ and Premium Visas to Attract Foreigners

Malaysia Rolls Out ‘Digital Nomad’ and Premium Visas to Attract Foreigners
The Saloma Link Bridge is shown in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 12, 2020. Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Getty Images
Aldgra Fredly
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Malaysia has rolled out a new visa scheme that allows foreigners to travel and work remotely in the country, as the Southeast Asian nation strives to become the preferred digital-nomad hub in the region.

The “DE Rantau” nomad visa, which will be launched on Oct. 1, aims to promote “digital professional mobility” within the country and boost tourism, according to the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

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