Mobi Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) Does anyone know whether you require a work permit in Malaysia to work online on a pc or laptop from home. All the work would be offshore. Or is it something nobody worries about? Thanks. Edited March 14, 2021 by Mobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techietraveller84 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I don't know the answer, but actually have the same question. Were you able to find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 Not really. It seems that there a quite a few people doing this in Malasia, and there are even adverts for places where digital nomads gather and work. So I can only conclude that it is OK, but don't shout out from the rooftops that you are one. A bit like Thailand, but there it is a bit stricter - if you all gather at a bar with wifi and laptops, be prepared for police harrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwbrown Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 My friend is a travel blogger who lives in Penang, Malaysia and she just published this article about digital nomad visas around the world. She didn't include Malaysia in the list so I can safely assume there is no such option there: https://sandinmycurls.com/digital-nomad-visas-and-remote-worker-visas/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Cosmopolite Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I have lived in Malaysia for over 20 years and I have NEVER heard of police harassing anyone in Starbucks for using their laptop! The only issue for global nomads is how long you could stay here. Depending on your country of origin a tourist visa is one or three months. The Malaysia My Second Home program with a ten year visa is available (but on hold pending review), but was quite tricky for those under 55. Also income earned overseas is not taxable so that's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Suggest you look for answers in the Malaysia section of the ASEAN NOW forum.......???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aseanzzz Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I am not sure about work permit but for tax purposes , unfortunately u have to pay for it. Although all your projects or work are for clients who are outside malaysia, but because you are physically in Malaysia, you are required to pay tax. I myself am interested in earning some income through forex as recommended by this article Tukaran Wang Asing , but when thinking of the tax to be paid maybe i need to be wary of trading risks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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