4.3 Application for the MSC Status

A local or foreign company can apply for MSC Malaysia Status.

Companies with MSC Malaysia Status can enjoy a number of benefits designed to support them in

strengthening their business. Such benefits include:

Physical Infrastructure: Companies with MSC status can have premises in one of the Cybercities that

offer world-class infrastructure.

Communication Infrastructure: A high speed digital communication connectivity is offered to MSC status

companies.

Intellectual Property Protection: which is provided through a regulatory framework to protect and

facilitate a vibrant ICT and multimedia environment for companies.

Financial Benefits: some of the financial benefits for MSC Status companies include a full tax exemption

for 5 years and duty free importing of multimedia equipment.