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MalaysiaKuala Lumpur · Malay / English

Population 35,977,838 · Currency Malaysian ringgit · GDP/cap $13,125

Malaysia hosts 2 covered cities. Median broadband 115 Mbps; public-estimate QoL 133.8; remote-work visa: DE Rantau digital-nomad pass (3–12 months, renewable). Sources per item (World Bank/UNDP/open data & public estimates), updated 2026-10-03.

Peace index

#10IEP 2024 · 1.427
Source: IEP Global Peace Index (hand snapshot)

HDI

0.807
Source: UNDP HDR (hand snapshot)

CPI

50/100
Source: Transparency International (hand snapshot)

Quality of life

133.8
Source: public statistical estimate · QoL index

Top tax rate

30% top rate
Source: hand snapshot · consult a tax professional

Snapshot date

2026-10-03
Per-field sources on the methodology page

FAQ

Do Chinese passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visa-free for China (Visa-free 30 days for China (repeatedly extended; verify before travel)). Verify with official channels.

Does Malaysia offer a digital nomad visa?

DE Rantau digital-nomad pass (3–12 months, renewable); digital-nomad friendliness: friendly.

How fast is the internet in Malaysia?

Median fixed broadband is ~115 Mbps (public statistical estimate).

Is Malaysia safe?

public-estimate safety 52/100. Global Peace Index rank #10 (IEP 2024).

Covered cities (4)

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