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Freelance (MDEC GLOW)

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GLOW eligibility: Malaysians aged 18 and above
1. Eligibility: Malaysian 18+, and outside formal employment, retrenched or with a salary cut above 30%, or an unemployed/underemployed graduate.
GLOW training content: freelance profile and portfolio
3. Join the 3-day intensive training on building a profile and portfolio and bidding on international freelance platforms.

MDEC GLOW (Global Online Workforce)

Free MDEC programme to become a digital freelancer.

  1. Eligibility: Malaysian 18+, and outside formal employment, retrenched or with a salary cut above 30%, or an unemployed/underemployed graduate.
  2. Register on the GLOW page with a valid MyKad number and complete your profile. It is free to join.
  3. Join the 3-day intensive training on building a profile and portfolio and bidding on international freelance platforms.
  4. Your earnings are all yours; nothing is paid to MDEC.
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Checked 15 Oct 2026

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What is Freelance (MDEC GLOW)?

MDEC GLOW (Global Online Workforce): Free MDEC programme to become a digital freelancer.

How do I get started with MDEC GLOW (Global Online Workforce)?

1. Eligibility: Malaysian 18+, and outside formal employment, retrenched or with a salary cut above 30%, or an unemployed/underemployed graduate. 2. Register on the GLOW page with a valid MyKad number and complete your profile. It is free to join. 3. Join the 3-day intensive training on building a profile and portfolio and bidding on international freelance platforms. 4. Your earnings are all yours; nothing is paid to MDEC.

When was this information checked?

Checked on 15 Oct 2026 against the provider's official page.