MDEC piloting work visa project for tech freelancers


Norhizam Abdul Kadir, MDEC

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is piloting a work visa programme for tech freelancers to work in Malaysia short term, to fulfil a demand for blockchain capable talents.

MDEC growth ecosystem development vice-president Norhizam Abdul Kadir explained proposal papers had been submitted to the Immigration Department and the Home Ministry for the Digital Freelancer Programme, which aimed to encourage foreign talents to work here.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

The price users pay for WhatsApp's handy new link previews
AI�can sway your opinion, even when you know it's biased, study shows
Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI
WhatsApp and Pok�mon Sleep arrive on Garmin sports watches
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
Poland faced a surge in cyberattacks in 2025, including a major assault on the energy sector
Roblox to introduce new controls in Indonesia to comply with child social media block
More than 50% surveyed in Germany believe AI will change social life
OpenAI kills Sora video app in pivot toward business tools
Roblox’s hit game ‘Steal A Brainrot’ battles its many imitators

Others Also Read