Penang, Langkawi, Kedah, KL part of DE Rantau to turn Malaysia into digital nomad hub


The digital nomad lifestyle became popular due to the Covid-19 pandemic. — 123rf.com

GEORGE TOWN: Penang, Langkawi, Kedah and Kuala Lumpur have been chosen as pioneer locations for the first phase of the DE Rantau programme in an effort to turn Malaysia into a digital nomad hub of choice and to promote mobility among digital professionals.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the programme, one of Malaysia Digital Catalytic Programmes (Pemangkin), is aimed at generating an economic spillover effect and is estimated to contribute RM4.8bil to the national economy by 2025.

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