Malaysia Looking for Talents: Work Visas Program for Blockchain Specialists Has Been Launched

Malaysia has launched a work visa program aimed at blockchain technical specialists. It was initiated by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) — the state organization that controls the technology sector, as well as the blockchain organization Nem Foundation and the Jobbatical project.

The program aims to attract foreign professionals who will have the right to stay in the country for up to 12 months to provide blockchain-related services or undergo training at a Malaysian company. MDEC growth ecosystem development vice-president Norhizam ABDUL KADIR said:

"We will be kicking it [the program] off starting with blockchain jobs. The number of visas to be issued depends on the projects that will be run by blockchain companies in Malaysia."

Earlier, the Nem Foundation established NEM's Blockchain Center in a 10,000-square foot facility in the capital of Kuala Lumpur to serve as an accelerator, incubator and coworking space. The center is also the HQ for the NEM Blockchain Innovation Lab aimed at the research and development of the NEM platform.

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