With Greece as a role model for the DE-Rantau program implemented by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia aims to become a leading hub for digital nomads.
Head of Digital Tourism at MDEC, Arifah Sharifuddin said that the company took inspiration for its digital nomad program from other destinations such as Chiang Mai, Bali, Portugal, Spain and Greece.
“We looked at seasoned locations that had specific immigration facilities that allow digital nomads to be recognized. Estonia started its program in 2016, Portugal since 2020 but we felt Greece had the best model for us.”
800 of the 2,000 applications submitted for DE Rantau—which in Malay means “travel”—have been
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