cinnamonape
American expat in Malaysia
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Lives in Kuching, Sarawak
Speaks English, Bahasa Malay
Registration: 04 February 2018
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Here's the new 2024 MM2H Program Guidelines in English.https://www.motac.gov.my/images/4_SYARAT-SYARAT_KELAYAKAN_BAHARU_PENYERTAAN_PROGRAM_MM2H_SETAKAT_22_JULAI_2024_-_ENGLISH.pdfIt has an relevant statement regarding taxes on pp.8."Tax exemption on ... Read More
MM2H - Medical Test by RichPop
Hi what test are carried out where do you go to get these and how much do the cost Richard
That was one of the major security complaints raised by the Parliamentary Investigation Committee on MM2H back in 2022. The tests being accepted were NOT what the MOTAC were saying they should be. There were vast differences in the tests submitted ... Read More
SMM2H Approval Time and Process by GuestPoster29105
HiI have applied for SMM2H visa in February 2023. My agent told me it will take max 90 days to get it and collected MYR 8K as a non refundable deposit followed by an agreement stating that I will have to pay MYR 5K upon approval. The agent sent me ...
@neazma01 In my opinion the Sarwak MM2H is the best program in Malaysian for retirees and those over 50. For those over 50 there is no required property purchase (it is optional), unlike all programs in the rest f Malaysia (including Sabah). In ... Read More
SMM2H Approval Time and Process by GuestPoster29105
HiI have applied for SMM2H visa in February 2023. My agent told me it will take max 90 days to get it and collected MYR 8K as a non refundable deposit followed by an agreement stating that I will have to pay MYR 5K upon approval. The agent sent me ...
Part of the issue is the Federal Government is also involved in the process and they are very slow in doing the security background checks. I don't know if they are simply looking at the reuired "Letter of Good Conduct" supplied by the law ... Read More
MM2H - Medical Test by RichPop
Hi what test are carried out where do you go to get these and how much do the cost Richard
The stndard required tests are chest X-Ray for TB, blood and urine tests for Hepatititis A, B, C, HIV, Gonorrhea, and tests for metabolites of opiates, barbiturates, and cannaniboids. Most testing centers wil also give a general health checkup with ... Read More
Difficult To Change Banks With FD For MM2h? by VWC
Hi there. Been having some issues with HSBC lately here in the Bay Area (branches closing down, none close by now). How difficult is it to change banks for maintenance of the MM2H fixed deposit? Can I assume my MM2H agent can process the ...
If transferring money into your Malaysian account is the benefit...you can do that with WISE. Why would you want to have a relative add money into a Fixed Deposit that you cannot withdraw from without special permission? I think the FD has to be in ... Read More
Difficult To Change Banks With FD For MM2h? by VWC
Hi there. Been having some issues with HSBC lately here in the Bay Area (branches closing down, none close by now). How difficult is it to change banks for maintenance of the MM2H fixed deposit? Can I assume my MM2H agent can process the ...
I thought that one had to have the FD in Ringgit within a Malaysian branch...and the transfer had to occur in Malaysia only at the time of renewal (and possibly extension). Also I don't think that other foreign-based banks except OCBC, Standard ... Read More
Thinking to moving to Malaysia for retirement by suhailalalani
Hi, thinking of moving to Malaysia in few years with my spouse. Would love to get an early start and get to know people who have made this transition earlier. Suhail.
@Nemodot How about he well-established Sarawak MM2H program? No PR (does Thailand or the Philippines offer that?) but Sarawak MM2H offers a 10 year visa (5+5) and you can purchase property if you wish. The financial requirements are 1) a Fixed ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
"Ok, so it is going to be the 3 tiered program as first reported....https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/694105"I was told yesterday by a very reliable agent to be cautious about these rumors. There are many questions if they do this (which would be ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@Petemac2001 Nothing new on that. I don't want to give any new applicants hope that if they get on the Sarawak MM2H that they can live on the Peninsula. To my knowledge there has been no enforcement, but that may merely be because people that ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@VWC 1905 over two years. So 952.5 per year. Of course people who previously could qualify didn't bother to apply. The Edge argued that there was a 90% reduction in applications. If there was @ 5000 APPROVALS in 2019 then the current annual ... Read More
Tax deduction in Malaysia by Test Test6
What's the tax deduction in Malaysia? Monthly or yearly? 8000myr is good salary as I'm already getting 1100000lpa in InR
I presume that you'll be paid through your UK Office toyou UK bank account. In that case you will face UK tax. If you are paid through a Malaysian subsidiary then being a tax resident may be relevant.1) If the latter your company will automatically ... Read More
SMM2H Approval Time and Process by GuestPoster29105
HiI have applied for SMM2H visa in February 2023. My agent told me it will take max 90 days to get it and collected MYR 8K as a non refundable deposit followed by an agreement stating that I will have to pay MYR 5K upon approval. The agent sent me ...
@Cgdbbmw I don't know of anyone recently that got it done in one month from agent submission to the release of the Letter of Approval. There are some that have waited 14-16 months. So don't think that the agent is necessarily swindling you. ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I'm not so impressed with the wealthiest of the wealthy getting approved."For the Premium Visa Programme (PVIP), Tiong said 57 applications were processed, where 28 were approved and the remaining 29 applications were recommended for approval."So ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@VWC Well some that are accepted may not be "rejected" they could be in some undefined category.For example, he says."For the Premium Visa Programme (PVIP), Tiong said 57 applications were processed, where 28 were approved and the remaining 29 ... Read More
Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) by Renz MC
PVIP is a long term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, foreign talents to live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years.Benefits1. Open to all age categories2. Approval for up to 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) ...
@Renz MC Okay...but is still seems odd that they had 20,000 applications BEFORE they had even officially announced the program requirements and had a site with application forms? If they actually had 20,000 applicants the 18 or so that have ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@VWC Well, I hope so. But all they seem to imply in the article is that the processing will transferred back to the Ministry of Tourism in October, not that they will change the regulations then. I also wonder if Immigration will simply do "the big ... Read More
Tax deduction in Malaysia by Test Test6
What's the tax deduction in Malaysia? Monthly or yearly? 8000myr is good salary as I'm already getting 1100000lpa in InR
Tax rate is progressive after physical residency of 182 days within a tax year...until then you are subject to 30% tax rate. This would be the deduction on salary. If you become a tax resident you can apply for refund of the untaxed portion.Here is ... Read More
Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) by Renz MC
PVIP is a long term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, foreign talents to live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years.Benefits1. Open to all age categories2. Approval for up to 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) ...
@Renz MCHow many in each batch? There have only been 3 "batches" since the PVIP was initiated? Isn't it true that the program is under review for underperforming because it only had two qualifying applications accepted after 2 years? Read More
Mm2h alternative visa for foriengers by leos1984
Any alternative visas available for foriengers?To live in Malaysia. No motive to work. Only retirement.Pls suggest better options as mm2h is expensive.Lee
Since you appear to be of retirement age (over 50) and do not intend to work in Malaysia I'd suggest that you look into the Sarawak MM2H program https://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/webpage_view/49It is vastly more affordable in terms of ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
That's largely correct. 1) There are now 30 agents so some may be offering slightly lower fees. You'd have to shop around*.2) That's being optimistic but if the MM2H revives with better terms and benefits then the time-frame may get down to the ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
Some changes in the Sarawak MM2HThey have decided to expand the opportunity of enrolling in the program to those under 40 - allowing singles or couples without children (or who opt to school them abroad) to apply - provided that they purchase a ... Read More
Sabah MM2H change of rules? by Maldives2002
I got my mm2h from Sabah 10 years ago, and been living in Kuala Lumpur. (My mm2h visa from sabah says, Im entitle to live in Sabah & Western Malaysia) However , when I applied to renew my visa (as 10 years is almost over) through an agent ...
Proof of income: Sarawak requires RM7000/mo (single) RM 10,000/mo (couple) ; [US$1555 or US$2222/mo]Sabah requires RM10,000 mo (single) and RM15,000/mo (couple); [US$2222/mo. or US$3333/mo.]Peninsular Malaysia requires RM40,000 [US$8890]. So Sabah ... Read More
Sabah MM2H change of rules? by Maldives2002
I got my mm2h from Sabah 10 years ago, and been living in Kuala Lumpur. (My mm2h visa from sabah says, Im entitle to live in Sabah & Western Malaysia) However , when I applied to renew my visa (as 10 years is almost over) through an agent ...
Amazing Coincidence!I just receivean email with the following information this afternoon.I cannot absolutely affirm that the conditions for Sabah MM2H are out, but several agents appear to have received word that the Cabinet have approved the ... Read More
Sabah MM2H change of rules? by Maldives2002
I got my mm2h from Sabah 10 years ago, and been living in Kuala Lumpur. (My mm2h visa from sabah says, Im entitle to live in Sabah & Western Malaysia) However , when I applied to renew my visa (as 10 years is almost over) through an agent ...
The original news release was back on February 2nd, 2023https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/206807/sabah-malaysia-my-second-home-approved-liew/"State Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Christina Liew said the State Cabinet has ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
@immersed I'd prefer to say that "If the Malaysian GOVERNMENT says they don't want any group, tourists, expats, foreign investors, it is their right to do so." That decision may be illogical, based on prejudices, xenophobia, financially stupid, etc. ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
@immersed Sorry about the typo. The influence over the wording of the Letter of Conditional Approval was via Hamza Zainuddin, now President of Bersatu. Saifuddin is, indeed, the current Home Minister, who is a member of the new coalition government. ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Malaysian government moves like a sloth through a thicket. Then they make a decision without anyone affected giving input. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Why not simply wait on what they will announce as to the reformed MM2H program which should have far less onerous provisions than either the current MM2H, the PVIP or the "Residency through Investment" Programs? Read More
182 consecutive days for tax can be counted in 2 years? by KimTNT
Hi all,I’m tax resident in 2022 since living in Malaysia > 182 days. But there is no period of consecutive 182 days because I always take social visit > 14 days every 3 months. Now for 2023, I plan leave Malaysia from June 1st so 2023 ...
Hi all,I’m tax resident in 2022 since living in Malaysia > 182 days. But there is no period of consecutive 182 days because I always take social visit > 14 days every 3 months. Now for 2023, I plan leave Malaysia from June 1st so 2023 ... Read More
182 consecutive days for tax can be counted in 2 years? by KimTNT
Hi all,I’m tax resident in 2022 since living in Malaysia > 182 days. But there is no period of consecutive 182 days because I always take social visit > 14 days every 3 months. Now for 2023, I plan leave Malaysia from June 1st so 2023 ...
There is a third way to qualify for tax residency once you have established it."(c) he is in Malaysia in that basis year for a period or periods amounting in all to ninety days or more, having been with respect to each of any three of the basis ... Read More
182 consecutive days for tax can be counted in 2 years? by KimTNT
Hi all,I’m tax resident in 2022 since living in Malaysia > 182 days. But there is no period of consecutive 182 days because I always take social visit > 14 days every 3 months. Now for 2023, I plan leave Malaysia from June 1st so 2023 ...
"Baseline: it's 182 days in one stretch without breaking either in H1 or H2 of that particular year with 14days social Visit but not necessarily. Hope this helps"I think that is incorrect. One can qualify for tax residency for ANY 182 days in a ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@nwarfrs I'm a bit sceptical about the currency of the site. It says "Copyright 2021" and the amounts they give for withdrawal, while correct for those under the older visa (pre-2021) would not apply to those holding visas since that date. Generally ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
@jjlong Nope...I'll be treated just like everyone else. If anything perhaps worse as I don't exactly keep a low profile when it comes to advocating reasonable improvements. The politicians.bureaucracy believe that changes in the rules advocated by a ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Remember that the bank FD's posted are often not their "MM2H rates" - these may be for FD's that have no approved withdrawals AND that recycle the interest back into the FD account. If you intend to place the interest in a savings or checking ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
I also wonder if it's possible to take advantage of the 90-day social visit pass and simply divide one's time between Peninsular Malaysia and either Sarawak or Sabah, alternating between these regions every 3 months? -@Archibald12No, if one has ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
@dlau4988 The requirement for Sarawak was changed from "EITHER Proof of Salary/Pension OR a Fixed Deposit in a Sarawak branch of a Malaysian Bank." In September of last year (2022) proof of the FIXED Deposit became mandatory. So now the requirement ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
@jjlong I was not required to obtain a Letter of Good Conduct for my Extension. As you mentioned, I was not originally required to submit one. I was required to have my sponsor appear in person to vouch that he was continuing his sponsorship. I'm ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Yes VWC is correct...the FD must be placed in only one bank and one with a local branch. I think that HSBC, the Bank of China, and OCBC may be the only ones that will do this. Standard Charter seemed (in Sarawak, at least) to be averse to setting up ... Read More
28% Tax deduction - 14 days out of the Malaysia by irshad914
Hi, I am currently working in Malaysia from 8th September 2017 till date and i will be working till Sep 2018 till my contract gets completed. Currently my employer is deducting 28% tax from my salary. By March 10th i will be completing 183 days ...
You will likely have to pay in full for 2022...butwill a) fulfill your status to become a tax-resident if you complete >182 days in 2023. Once you DO THAT... I'm unsure if you'd retroactively be able to request for a rebate of a portion of your ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Here...here!Immigration took a successful program and repeatedly did all they could do to torpedo it. Maybe it made too much work for them? But by suspending the application process for a whole year they then doubled the number they had to go ... Read More
Sabah MM2H change of rules? by Maldives2002
I got my mm2h from Sabah 10 years ago, and been living in Kuala Lumpur. (My mm2h visa from sabah says, Im entitle to live in Sabah & Western Malaysia) However , when I applied to renew my visa (as 10 years is almost over) through an agent ...
@VWC Reporting is the Sabah cabinet has already approved the package of changes. I think the Sabah Minister of Tourism, Mme. Lieu either just skimmed through the list and left some provisions out, or an incomplete press release provided, OR there ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
There are a still some ambiguities and clarifications that need to be finalized ACC. to my sources in Sabah. For example, the announcement suggested some sort of age grades...and whether or not the FD is per principal or per person. Also no ... Read More
Sabah MM2H change of rules? by Maldives2002
I got my mm2h from Sabah 10 years ago, and been living in Kuala Lumpur. (My mm2h visa from sabah says, Im entitle to live in Sabah & Western Malaysia) However , when I applied to renew my visa (as 10 years is almost over) through an agent ...
In all the other MM2H programs they have optional property purchases (at least for those over 50).One doesn't need to buy property, MM2H simply makes one eligible to purchase property. Alternatively one can rent, OR one can simply visit for one ... Read More
Sabah MM2H change of rules? by Maldives2002
I got my mm2h from Sabah 10 years ago, and been living in Kuala Lumpur. (My mm2h visa from sabah says, Im entitle to live in Sabah & Western Malaysia) However , when I applied to renew my visa (as 10 years is almost over) through an agent ...
@VWC Yes....it looks like a really good program - especially if one is intent on retiring in Sabah. There is no salary/pension requirement stated...which is odd. Only a FD of RM200,000...is that per person?Some have expressed concern about the ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
SMM2H announced in September 2022 that investment and work were permitted in certain areas of the economy provided the visa holder had high credentials or degrees that qualified them and had Govt permission. Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
Yes, I've discussed the issue extensively on that "Sarawak My Second Home Group" on Facebook (which I host/moderate). It's a sort of "wait and see" situation given that the regulation was issued by the previous government in the week or two bounding ... Read More
How Is This Possible? by cccmedia
In a case of interest to USA Expats worldwide,Alexandru Bittner has succeeded in getting hiscase all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.Bittner, who is 64 and lives in Texas, used tobe in business in Romania where he hadnumerous business/banking ...
@cccmedia Doubtful...the guys came from parts of Russia far from the Siberian Provinces and took the train for several thousand miles to get to Gambell Island. But it's true that, on a clear day, residents of Gambell can see the distant mountains of ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hi Zareena,Topazar was in the Federal MM2H program, not the Sarawak MM2H (which despite the new changes remains accessible financially for more people/new applicants). Last year the FEDERAL MM2H increased the requirements to RM40,000/month ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@topazar ..Hi.just qurious..why are u wanting to cancel smm2h...I an from south Africa an on my way to malaysia to get my smm2h...am I missing somthing -@zareena mahomed Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
In the ongoing saga of Sarawak MM2H there are two bits of news.Those who already have an S-MM2H visa will have the same regulations of their current letter through the full term of the visa (10 years). There will be no changes in the conditions at ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Topazar~ I don't think you can open a bank account in Malaysia once your MM2H is cancelled unless you have another visa. You never got a separate Malaysian bank account? I'd set up the lien account prior to cancellation. I think you'll need to ... Read More
Reduced price cap for Foreigners buying property by anisbank
Dear friends, Earlier in 2020 there was an article that foreigners can purchase property in KL for 600,000 RM instead of previous price cap of 1 million. Every builder I approached , every agent I spoke to fails to acknowledge this and simply wants ...
I think the OP is mistaken. He may have misread the announcement of the notice by the Lands Department of Selangor. They did reduce the RM2million zone down to a standard RM1.5 million ... Read More
Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape
I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...
A new Sabah MM2H program is about to be announced.https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/199550/sabah-to-launch-own-malaysia-my-second-home/Certainly it will be better than the Federal MM2H.Hopefully better than the newly revised Sarawak MM2H, too. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@VWCThis has a little more information. It does seem that they realised the Federal Program revisions were a failure. Their goal of RM1 billion seems a bit high. If they sold one thousand RM1 million homes they might reach that. So they shouldn't ... Read More
Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape
I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...
@beawou Sponsors are generally the family, friend or a former employee of the applicant. In the past visitors to Sarawak have reached out to members of their church or contacts in various organisations that both belong to. Sponsors have to sign a ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
"According to my conversation with the Permanent Secretary of Tourism, those who applied before 1 Sept will be grandfathered in."I think that could mean simply that their new applications will not be required to demonstrate the SALARY/PENSION + FD. ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
“Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said currently S-MM2H pass holders are only required to stay for 15 days.In August 2022, to ensure the S-MM2H programme continues to benefit Sarawak, ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
“Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said currently S-MM2H pass holders are only required to stay for 15 days.In August 2022, to ensure the S-MM2H programme continues to benefit Sarawak, ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I read this differently. The visa is for ten-years but with a five year review to assess whether one has met the residency requirement. So are you suggesting that the requirement for the FD AND Salary/Pension will not be required at that 5 year ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
New Sarawak MM2H Requirements.https://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/upload/file_folder/2022/MM2H/Sarawak-Malaysia%20My%20Second%20Home.pdf Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
MAJOR Change in the Sarawak MM2H Program.First a minor change. As of 1 September 2022 New Applications and Reapplicants must demonstrate a 1 month residency each year in Sarawak. It's unclear if this requirement will only kick in as a term of the ... Read More
Alternative to MM2H - Cambodia CM2H by Cobolin
Investment of USD100k required, no proof of income, no minimum stay, ten year permit. Can lead to citizenship after 5 years.h**ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcCCb7gGwr8
It's essentially a $100,000/person for a long-term visa. Ouch. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I applied a few years back so my experience may not be relevant today. The program went through one revision (allowing agents, which were previously not allowed, and some moderate expansions of the program for those under 50 years of age). There was ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Sarawak has only a 15 day visitation requirement (at least currently) and, as you guys know - vastly lower financial requirements - so perhaps that is an alternative if things go badly on the Peninsula. AND ASFAIK the S-MM2H still allows those on it ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@topazar Oh BTW TopAzar. You may want to bring along your wifes passport to as they may need it to cancel her visa, too. And get a withdrawal letter from immigration in her name as well so you will have all the evidence you need that both of ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@topazar I doubt mentioning the bank will help as it's likely the accounts manager. And that person could change. And other banks may also have the same attitude. Once you get the documents it should be no problem. If it is gently request if ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@Pat87 I'm not an expert on the Peninsular MM2H and suggest that you speak to your agent (if you have one) about the changed requirements since last year. My understanding is that you will have your remaining 6 years years transfered into ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
My suggestion is get a affidavit signed by your wife affirming that she approves of he removal and notarized by a lawyer. Better be safe that sorry.My impression is once Immigration approves it should not be an issue. Also, oddly, you MAY also ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Here's a link to the High Commissioner of GB&NI regarding cancelling ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@topazar Sorry about the link glitch:I copied out the procedures for cancelling the MM2H Pass, both at Putrajaya and through an Overseas Malaysian embassyCLIENT CHARTER: 3 (THREE) WORKING DAYS(i) IN MALAYSIAApplicant or representative MM2H ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@Neo83 I guess it depends on where/how you work that 20% of the time. Do you still have a Singapore Work Permit and pay Singapore taxes on your income? Technically one is not supposed to work on the MM2H visa, but working abroad is okay. ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
The Immigration website https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/en/mm2h-bi.html has some info on what's needed for MM2H processes if you're processing it from both inside and outside Malaysia.Bank refund of your FD. Maybe speak with ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@Cobolin Some bad news regarding the renewals of Sarawak MM2H. Apparently they are also charging renewal and visa transfer applicants the RM500/year the same as in the Peninsula. The renewals were not in the for 90 Days over the last year ... Read More
"Extended" visa runs by therichardjohnston1971
I have a hypothetical situation. I'm a US citizen, married, and we go to Malaysia. Our passports allow us to stay visa free for 90 days. We love it there, and want to come back to Malaysia as often as possible, but we don't want to ...
I wouldn't ask Malaysian immigration. They will simply say no...even though the decision on this is actually not a specific policy. It's up to the discretion of the immigration officer on duty and based on their judgement if they think you are ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
This is a very good question. Do the requirements laid out in the original MM2H letter still hold (i.e. no 90 day requirement) until the visa is renewed? That is "No residency requirement until renewal,,,90 Days after renewal"? I'd suspect the ... Read More
Reduced price cap for Foreigners buying property by anisbank
Dear friends, Earlier in 2020 there was an article that foreigners can purchase property in KL for 600,000 RM instead of previous price cap of 1 million. Every builder I approached , every agent I spoke to fails to acknowledge this and simply wants ...
I should point out that these limitations are based upon the Sarawak Land Law Section III. 13 C. (2) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Code or other written law relating to land, a foreign person, foreign company, foreign corporation ... Read More
The best age to move to Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everybody, No two people experience expatriation in Malaysia in the same way, depending on their age and personal situation. We would like to know more about you and ask you to share with us when you decided to move to Malaysia. How old ...
I came to Malaysia in 2018 at age 66. I had done research and visited Malaysia many times since the 1990's and became enamoured with the culture and nature of the Bornean states of Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. I had spent time in other areas of ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Here's the Guidebook, List of Approved Agents and links to the application forms for the SMM2H. https://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/page-0-179-49-Sarawak-Malaysia-My-Second-Home-Explanation-Flyer-Forms.html It's admittedly quite frustrating that ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Buying a property in Sarawak is only required for those who are 40-50 and do NOT have children enrolled in a Sarawak school. For parents of children enrolled in a Sarawak school they can be as young as 30. And they can rent. Of course, assuming ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Odd that Sarawak Tourism would have to promote S-MM2H in the Peninsula. The Federal MoT is supposed to do that for Sarawak and Sabah equally at home and abroad along with Peninsular tourism and MM2H. Admittedly they never did that...nary a mention ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Where's "there". I know that Sarawak already has a Trade and Tourism office in Singapore, and they are intending on putting one up in Nusantera, Indonesia's new capital in South Kalimantan. There's a group operating out of Hong ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
There seems to be a big push and preparation for Sarawak MM2H by the government at the moment. The Sarawak Tourism Board has set up a link on their website. https://smm2h.sarawaktourism.com And they just got a major write up ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I'm in Sarawak, not Penang. I'm on the S- MM2H program. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I suspect that he's merging the numbers of applications and acceptances from the Sarawak- Malaysia My Second Home - that they are not from his program. SMM2H has been open throughout the pandemic. MM2H doesn't have a website that even ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
https://pra.gov.ph/why-retire-in-philippines/ Sabah is also considering a program very much like Sarawak's. Rather than getting the Eastern Malaysian States to go along they have actually instigated more liberal programs as Sarawak and Sabah ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Wow....he is like a bumper sticker shop full of xenophobic rants. None are connected into a coherent or rational argument. For example he finds it very odd that there is a certain amount of attrition in the program over the last two decades. Has he ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Some facts. First...MM2H only allows the purchase of TWO landed properties, some States restrict to ONE. Maybe you are on a different visa that lets you purchase whole developments??? Two...Average MM2H recipient will be priced out by these ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
"The bombs ALMOST never got off because the scientists protested and halted the work at the final stages when the scientists surmised the bombs would be dropped on people which the US govt always flatly denied. I dont know what was said or done ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Those tourism receipts in 2020? Quarantine hotels...or so-called domestic tourism. Oh and the tourists who weree stuck here. Someone eventually reached the brilliant decision to allow them to stay and spend money...although Sabri announced several ... Read More
Sarawak MM2H Visa
During interludes in the pandemic Sarawak opened up the doors for brief visits for those from the Peninsula. Some there were some applications at that time. Also some expats already in Sarawak also went onto SMM2H over the last year or two. I got ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
Each country to some degree steals/borrow from other countries like what England did from the Ottoman empire and what US did from Germany. China is taking a leap in many areas. It is hard to continue supporting the theft argument knowing that ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
There's investment...and then there's wickedly profitable investment. I used to work in a business and asked one of the executives why we carried a certain line of items in every store when it only sold moderately well and really didn't ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
So how does living in Forest City "Grandfather" you. Don't you still have to apply for your MMH visa through Putrajaya (and now Immigration)? Why would where you live make any difference? Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Quite true that there are other visas that expats use to enter Malaysia, and some don't use legal means at all. Before Covid many used the revolving door system of tourist visas and "visa runs"- living in Malaysia and simply spending ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
And most of that investment will be the cloud servers and other hardware they bring in. Investment in" a country is not necessarily income transfer intothe country. This is my gripe with the FD for MM2H. Its a different sort of investment than, ... Read More
Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape
I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...
Also this https://dayakdaily.com/sarawak-welcome-foreigners-who-find-federals-second-home-requirements-too-demanding/ Seems that Sarawak is not only willing to assist, but is encouraging people to come after the Federal Governments enormous ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
It appears that Sarawak is more than willing to povide those that do not qualify for the NEW MM2H visa with a Sarawak My Second Home option. Note: For those over 50 there is no reuirement to buy property in Sarawak...or even to rent. There is a 15 ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I was thinking that it might impact Singapore-Malaysian relations for the worse. Many Singaporean elders take the opportunity to download their Singapore property and move to Johor-Iskander, They are just a hop across the causeway , close to all ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Let us know if Sarawak will maintain their rules...although the fact that they are part of the coalition government that did this and Nancy Shukri is Tourism Minister from GPS-Sarawak makes me extremely nervous. Did she fight this tooth and nail? ... Read More