78 UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE
“ De Rantau is a newly created Professional Visit Pass that enables eligible foreign digital nomads to live and work in Malaysia .
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WHY MALAYSIA ? INCENTIVES AND STRATEGIC GROWTH
Beyond its attractive visa and residency programs , Malaysia invests heavily in infrastructure projects like the East Coast Rail Link ( ECRL ) and the Digital Free Trade Zone ( DFTZ ). With additional tax breaks in sectors like renewable energy , manufacturing , and advanced technology , Malaysia presents an attractive environment for foreign investors .
From MM2H ’ s tiered residency options to PVIP ’ s longerduration program , these initiatives welcome global talent and investment . Malaysia is now making it easier than ever for expatriates , digital nomads , investors , and family offices to establish roots in a multicultural , modern , and strategically positioned Southeast Asian economy .
With these pathways to residency , Malaysia invites the world to consider a new base in Asia , combining cultural richness with business opportunities .
“ The Malaysian government recently introduced the Golden Pass scheme to attract unicorn startups and venture capitalists ( VC ).
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BY KYAN YAP
Kyan Yap is the CEO of MYPVIP , the first government-approved agency for Malaysia ’ s Premium Visa Program ( PVIP ). Based in Kuala Lumpur , MYPVIP offers legal counsel and processes PVIP applications . Yap has a history of entrepreneurship , having founded his first fintech startup at 22 and created various successful businesses in hospitality , import / export , trading , and entertainment . He holds a bachelor ’ s degree in management information systems from the Royal Holloway , University of London .