Quick answer: A company awarded Malaysia Digital (MD) status receives a decision letter and an MD Status Digital Certificate from MDEC. To check a claim, ask the company for the certificate and approval letter, check the company name and registration against its SSM record, and confirm with MDEC's Client Contact Centre at [email protected] or +603-8315 3000. MD status cannot be transferred, so the certificate must be in the name of the company you are dealing with.
- Ask for the MD Status Digital Certificate and decision letter.
- Match the name and registration number to the SSM record.
- Status cannot be transferred or assigned to a third party.
- Confirm with MDEC through CliC.
- Check the activity approved, since status is activity-specific.
Steps to Verify
Request the documents
Certificate and decision letter.
Match the entity
Name and registration number against the SSM record.
Check the approved activity
It must match what the company does.
Ask MDEC
Confirm with CliC.
Record the check
Keep the evidence and the date.
What to Look For
| Item | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| MD Status Digital Certificate | Status was awarded |
| Decision letter | Conditions and approved activity |
| Company name and number | Same legal entity |
| Approved activity | Scope of the status |
MDEC Contact
MDEC's Client Contact Centre can be reached on +603-8315 3000, 1-800-88-8338 or [email protected]. The guidelines do not describe a public directory for verification, so direct confirmation is the safest route.
Red Flags
- The certificate is in a different company's name.
- The company cannot show a decision letter.
- The approved activity differs from what it sells.
- It claims status for a group, not the specific entity.
- It refuses to let you confirm with MDEC.
Not sure where you stand? WhatsApp us. We will check it before you apply.
Three Scenarios
Scenario 1. A customer asks a vendor for its certificate and matches the company number.
Scenario 2. A vendor shows a parent company's certificate. Status cannot be transferred.
Scenario 3. A buyer confirms with MDEC before signing a contract that relies on the status.
How We Help
What we handle for you
Before you apply
- Test your activity, hiring plan and cost base against MDEC's conditions.
- Advise whether MD status, a tax incentive or both make sense for your business.
- Prepare your business plan and financial plan based on your company idea or business model.
Application
- Prepare and submit the application and answer MDEC's questions.
Why companies choose us
End-to-end under one roof
- We handle company incorporation, accounting and payroll, as well as MD status and expatriate pass applications, so your structure, records and hiring plan stay aligned.
- The company is set up correctly from day one.
We check before you invest
- We confirm eligibility, including whether you can hire the expatriates you need, before a foreign investor decides to incorporate in Malaysia.
- Neutral Consulting PLT is a Kuala Lumpur firm led by a Managing Partner who is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers.
How do I check if a company has Malaysia Digital status?
Ask for the MD Status Digital Certificate and decision letter, match the entity to its SSM record and confirm with MDEC.
Is there a public list?
The guidelines do not describe a public directory, so confirm with MDEC directly.
Who do I contact?
MDEC's CliC at +603-8315 3000, 1-800-88-8338 or [email protected].
Can a subsidiary use the parent's status?
No. Status cannot be transferred or assigned.
What does the certificate show?
That MD status was awarded.
What does the decision letter show?
Conditions and the approved activity.
Does status cover all activities?
No. It covers the approved activities.
Can status be revoked?
Yes, for non-compliance.
How can I tell if it is current?
Ask MDEC to confirm.
Why verify?
To rely on the claim for contracts, grants or partnerships.
Is a logo on a website enough?
No. Ask for the documents.
Can you help verify a counterparty?
We can advise on what to request and review.
Sources
Official sources
This page is general information, not legal advice. Agencies change their requirements, so confirm the current rules with MDEC, or with us, before you act. Checked November 2026.
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