VWC
American looking for information about Malaysia
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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 Yup, so glad I got my MM2H pre-Covid. Even though I didn't have to buy, I wanted to so I am in escrow now. I even managed to get a home loan from HSBC, when the other banks only gave half decent loan offers. 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 think its good I leave a general comment here. Anyone interested in the program is best served by NOT buying anything for a while, not until youve been living in the country and have really learned Where What How. Rent and go along, ... 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 ...
HSBC is in my opinion the best International Bank around. But even in the UK they are closing down branches left right and centre as they want to be more of an online bank. I closed my UK HSBC account a few years ago, then decided to open a new one ... Read More
Why So Difficult For Us To Get A Home Loan In Malaysia? by VWC
Ok, so we are in the process of purchasing our wonderful seaside condo in Penang and would like to leverage our money by getting a loan for the purchase. OMG, why the difficulty and scrutiny by the Malaysian banks?My wife and I are still working ...
No, can't get a US loan for a foreign property and why when interest rates are high anyway? -@VWC Does that mean US banks are stupid in the way you say Malaysian banks are because you can't get a loan? Many Malaysians, quite rightly, ... Read More
Why So Difficult For Us To Get A Home Loan In Malaysia? by VWC
Ok, so we are in the process of purchasing our wonderful seaside condo in Penang and would like to leverage our money by getting a loan for the purchase. OMG, why the difficulty and scrutiny by the Malaysian banks?My wife and I are still working ...
Again, what does an offer letter from over 20+ years say about anything today? Nothing. All your stupid banks need to see is that I have enough CASH in in either liquid form or 401k or stocks that easily would cover ... Read More
Why So Difficult For Us To Get A Home Loan In Malaysia? by VWC
Ok, so we are in the process of purchasing our wonderful seaside condo in Penang and would like to leverage our money by getting a loan for the purchase. OMG, why the difficulty and scrutiny by the Malaysian banks?My wife and I are still working ...
Again, what does an offer letter from over 20+ years say about anything today? Nothing. All your stupid banks need to see is that I have enough CASH in in either liquid form or 401k or stocks that easily would cover the cost of the condo itself ... Read More
Why So Difficult For Us To Get A Home Loan In Malaysia? by VWC
Ok, so we are in the process of purchasing our wonderful seaside condo in Penang and would like to leverage our money by getting a loan for the purchase. OMG, why the difficulty and scrutiny by the Malaysian banks?My wife and I are still working ...
@JasonLee_WMCHi Jason. Frankly, I have been put through the ringer over a very small loan in my opinion. Yes, I get it that I am a foreigner but at the same time what we earn in one year practically equals the condo cost!!!!! My credit is nearly ... Read More
Why So Difficult For Us To Get A Home Loan In Malaysia?
Ok, so we are in the process of purchasing our wonderful seaside condo in Penang and would like to leverage our money by getting a loan for the purchase. OMG, why the difficulty and scrutiny by the Malaysian banks?My wife and I are still working ... 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
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.
@NemodotOk, the framework of the new program HAS BEEN released so not sure why you think the updated greedy terms of the program are still going to be around. They aren't.I am sure some of the other countries in SE Asia are nice but do they have ... 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.
I am in the same boat! I have my MM2H, just need to decide when to hang it up at work.We have been back to Malaysia each of the last two years to visit family (inlaws in Johor Bahru and Singapore) and to scope out possible homes in Penang and Johor ... 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 Makes sense not to go to the bother of buying if no need. I am assuming of course that with a European passport, I would not need a visa fort up to 90 days. Yes, essentially like everyone else I believe. In any event, I need to get out to ... 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 ...
@zanajaYes, for that month I was there, I Airbnb'd in a nice condo in Tanjung Tokong. It was recommended by my MM2H agents. The HSBC was practically next door and the medial clinic to get covid tests done was nearby too.Now, Penang supposedly ... 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 ...
@zanajaHey, we may be neighbors one day....Ok, so I have my mm2h and have been traveling to Malaysia the last two years to look at properties while visiting my inlaws. I happen to love Penang ever since I spent a month there during covid to finish ... 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 ...
@DZINVEST Yeah, you may be right. I found out that I can open a US account online again to use that as a transfer source so maybe best to stay with HSBC. It didn't help that Citi is pulling out of the market correct? And Bank of America sucks ... Read More
Difficult To Change Banks With FD For MM2h?
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 ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by davidckk
I previous post a respond on this thread. I wonder if my respond got deleted without noticing me?
@davidckk 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, sounds like the official complete rules are about to drop...https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/703093 Read More
Where can a foreigner expat loan by mrq102915
I'm where can I loan here in Malaysia I'm working here as an expat
Or, you can work with a mortgage broker who can help you find the right loan and lender. Why do all that leg work yourself, when you are working!!!! Good luck! Read More
Obtaining Malaysia Driver License as an expat (from America) by potbellypig
Has anyone from the US obtained a Malaysian driver license (CDL)? If so, did you have to pass the written and driving exams orjust simply convert your US driver license into Malaysian CDL?
Not to change the subject but a local told me to get warmed up to the idea of using bribery (when you can) to get things done. It is, what it is.... 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 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 ...
Huh, what am I missing?The article begins that 1905 out of 2164 (88%) were approved under the MM2H program from 11/1/21 to 9/23 which is essentially after the new tougher guidelines were implemented. To me, that is way more applicants than I 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 ...
@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
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 doesnt say how many were rejected -@caesar1956Huh? if 88% accepted, then presumably the remaining 12% or about 259 applicants were rejected. What am I missing? 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://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/10/17/88-of-mm2h-applications-approved-from-nov-2021-to-sept-30-this-year-dewan-rakyat-told Read More
Evolution of banking services in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
@wyngrove60I was technically approved for MM2H prior to Covid but subsequently got locked out like everyone else and thus was not able to complete the application process until my wonderful Penang agent reached out to me in late 2021 to say that 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 ...
Ok, some date in October is mentioned as the new start date..... (uh, yes, 2023..... LOL)https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/683100 Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Malaysia, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Malaysia as an ...
@wyngrove60 Well, let's not discount the value of having immediate access to good/great medical care when one is older and retired. I like my fancy drinks in exotic places too, but the realities of life tend to come up when least expected. Come ... Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Malaysia, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Malaysia as an ...
@wyngrove60 Ok, so that is KL, the capitol correct? Well, yes, I would agree with you that it is too busy there! I do believe Penang is slightly less hectic though. I am also told that there are a lot more Chinese there, so I would be more ... Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Malaysia, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Malaysia as an ...
Although I am currently living in Indonesia, back in 2003 I suddenly decided to leave Europe and move to Malaysia. My plan was to invest in property and earn passive income. As I wasn't working I actually spent most of my time travelling around Asia ... 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 ...
eykays very good that you have take good dicition for MM2H . Malaysia is a very good country for leaving . I also try to open my 2nd home program asap.Tank youSyed Mahmud -@neazma01If you are following the news lately, it sounds like the ... Read More
Mm2h - cheapest agent and processing reliable agent by leos1984
Please suggest reliable mm2h agent who have good experience.Currently they charge 12000 rm for processing fee for agent.Any agent cheaper and good in johur?Please suggest with name contact number.We are looking good service agent with least fees.Lee
I would call them since fees may have changed. https://www.penangmyhome.com Read More
Mm2h - cheapest agent and processing reliable agent by leos1984
Please suggest reliable mm2h agent who have good experience.Currently they charge 12000 rm for processing fee for agent.Any agent cheaper and good in johur?Please suggest with name contact number.We are looking good service agent with least fees.Lee
@leos1984 Ok, you need to understand that cheapest is not always the best.If you want an honest assessment of an agent that someone used (granted not in Johor), it would be Alter Domus who is based in Penang. My understanding is that they are #1 in ... 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://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/30/review-results-in-two-months 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 ...
Perhaps premature...thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/22/govt-to-divide-mm2h-programme-under-three-categories Read More
Need advice about US Social Security with retirement in Malaysia. by SCmedic
Greetings, my wife and I are planning to retire in Georgetown. I am a US citizen, she is a Malaysia citizen with permanent residence in the US. We are planning to retire in about ten years and were just exploring things early so there are no ...
Hi there. I am a US citizen, married to a Chinese Malaysian who had to give up citizenship when she came to US. I loved Malaysia so much that once I learned about the MM2H under the old rules, I quickly had an agent help me get approved ... 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 ...
Folks in Malaysia may be able to really give you a better recommendation but to me, you want to use a bank that has a presence in your home country as well as in Malaysia so that you can easily due transfers. Now, I am saying that in general since ... Read More
Considering a move to Malaysia by Digitarius
I'm Anthony and considering a move to Malaysia. So I thought I'd seek out what all that might entail. I've been living in Indonesia for a few years now and I think it's time for me to move on. I've visited Malaysia and love it. I ...
Yes, the MM2H program has been butchered and much harder now. Hopefully, the new PM and his administration will see that the old program was good and just adjust the requirements down.My understanding is that there is a new digital nomad visa ... 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://themalaysianreserve.com/2023/02/08/bring-back-the-old-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 ...
Maybe the Fed Govt will learn a thing or two from Sabah's offering....https://www.theedgemarkets.com/node/653957 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 ...
Another reporting does not say anything more about the rules. Maybe those are the only guidelines?https://www.edgeprop.my/content/1905128/sabah-offer-its-mm2h-scheme 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 ...
Ok, looks to be official on the rules of this program going forward:https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/02/875588/state-government-approves-prerequisites-sabah-my-second-home-programme 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 ...
@East Ledang Keep in mind that this thread started many moons ago and as the program has changed folks like cinnamonape has been gracious enough with his time to update us. We all chime in when we hear or see something.... Read More
Malaysia Creates New Digital Nomad Program - DE Rantau Program
Ok, this should be good news for some of you...https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/the-lure-of-low-cost-living-malaysia-creates-new-visa-for-digital-nomads/ar-AA16HDjJ 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's all hope that the new PM Anwar is aware that foreign investment through programs such as MM2H is vital and anything to jumpstart the economy should be done now. I am sure the Sultan of Johor Bahru is already in his ear, complaining 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 ...
@Boomeranng I believe that 1.5M is in assets not the FD which is 1M. What a deal right???? 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 ...
@Ashokkrishnan That is great news all around if true, but all we want is for the federal government to relax the one main MM2H back to something reasonable (and the RE situation will work itself out, but lowered pricing requirements would welcomed ... 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 ...
@cinnamonape Send this to Hamzah. The guy is more stubborn than Donald Trump (if that is possible) 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, gang, another MM2H program to come......https://www.expatgo.com/my/2022/09/20/sabah-announces-its-own-mm2h-programme/ 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 still have hope that the Malaysian government will see the light and change back to something "reasonable" with respect to the MM2H programs. To hear that over 1K have pulled out should ring a bell somewhere in Hamzah's head, no? 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 ...
No surprise....expatgo.com/my/2022/08/06/latest-mm2h-numbers-prove-the-new-rules-are-leading-to-a-big-loss-for-malaysia/ 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 ...
They are in Penang but I highly recommend my agent Alter Domus. I am sure they can service you from Penang since they make their weekly runs to the government office every mid-week.https://www.penangmyhome.com/ Read More
Sports on Tap: The GOATs by cccmedia
Among sports fans, the term GOAT means Greatest of All Time. ---- The GOAT discussion comes up here because a player in the National Basketball Association has been dazzling the league and its fans with the greatest month of shooting the ball in ...
This was by far Steph's best game in the brightest of bright lights. You are down 1-2, playing on the enemy's court, hurt even and frankly your team is not making it easy for you. You break through and just go lights out, whether ... 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, just spoke to my agent in Penang. She said they are not enforcing it at the moment for renewing or existing MM2H holders. She even said they made a mistake (thinking the client was a new applicant) and put that requirement on 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 ...
Hello all,I am a MM2H visa holder since 2014 (my current stamp expires in 2025). I live in the USA.The new rules that apply to the old visa holders require a 90-day stay in Malaysia every year. Does that mean that my MM2H will be revoked ... Read More
Cost of living in Malaysia in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Malaysia or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
Granted it was a short term stay (a month) but I paid, what, about $40/night or total about $1,500 US for a nice studio apartment in Penang just recently. I stayed in Tanjong Tokong, which to my understanding is a slightly higher cost area. ... Read More
Is Malaysia open for tourists ? by yudirajput
Hey guys, hope all is well. A quick question: Is Malaysia open for tourists ? I found this link ( https://www.imi.gov.my/ ) that took me to this PDF page as ...
I live in Johor under MM2H pass, At this time I am in Turkey repairing my teeth and insert implants. I will be back to Johor next month and I have verified the re-entry requirements to Malaysia for me. PCR test and a possible 5 days Home quarantine ... Read More
Is Malaysia open for tourists ? by yudirajput
Hey guys, hope all is well. A quick question: Is Malaysia open for tourists ? I found this link ( https://www.imi.gov.my/ ) that took me to this PDF page as ...
Hey Sinedebad, Are you actually in Johor right now or is that your planned spot for the future? Read More
Is Malaysia open for tourists ? by yudirajput
Hey guys, hope all is well. A quick question: Is Malaysia open for tourists ? I found this link ( https://www.imi.gov.my/ ) that took me to this PDF page as ...
All, Please keep in mind that my travel to Penang was started in early February and lasted all the way to this past Monday. I didn't mean to scare you guys off necessarily from your own travels but yes it was an ordeal that one probably ... Read More
Is Malaysia open for tourists ? by yudirajput
Hey guys, hope all is well. A quick question: Is Malaysia open for tourists ? I found this link ( https://www.imi.gov.my/ ) that took me to this PDF page as ...
oh gooness me, i am due to travel for holiday to KL but after reading this i am wary of buying my ticket. And all this checking an costing money. I may now have to cancel and be a dissapointment. so has there been a flare up again of covid for ... Read More
Is Malaysia open for tourists ? by yudirajput
Hey guys, hope all is well. A quick question: Is Malaysia open for tourists ? I found this link ( https://www.imi.gov.my/ ) that took me to this PDF page as ...
Hey guys, hope all is well. A quick question: Is Malaysia open for tourists ? I found this link ( https://www.imi.gov.my/ ) that took me to this PDF page as ... 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 ...
After spending a month here in Penang, me like!!!!! All I need to do is convince the Mrs. to go here instead of more south, like JB where her folks are. Everyone and their mother here says Penang > JB. Thanks Penang for hosting me for 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 ...
First of all, if you are telling me that you are already approved under the old rules then all you may need to do is essentially get your application reinstated since approval expired.I am aware of this but it is of no consequence. The problem is ... 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 ...
Not a response to anyone, not a rant, just my experience (and opinion) in a nutshell. My career has resulted in several moves and I am willing to make one more before I retire. That was to be Malaysia, the primary reason being the ability to own ... 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, I am now an official MM2Her!!!! Passport has been stamped or stickered I am told, which I will get back from my agent tomorrow. No worries (hopfully) for the next 7-8 years (remainder of my passport years)!!!! Thank you, Alter Domus of Penang ... 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, almost a week in lovely Penang. So far.... 1) completed the home quarantining as of Friday (what a mess, but I get it) 2) met with agent who issued me my updated MM2h approval letter 3) started the banking part of it, tomorrow I transfer 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 ...
It is really confusing, because there is no official source of information. On the MM2H website it states which conditions you must meet, but these are the old conditions and there's nothing about Sarawak. So you end up making decisions based ... 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 ...
There meaning a satellite agent office on the Eastern Malaysia side. My wife's family is in JB and Pontian with brother-inlaw in Singapore so I am probably looking now to find something in Western Malaysia (JB or Pontian). Pontian to me is ... 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 ...
No doubt. In speaking with my agent, they are planning to open up a satellite office there to handle inquiries for that 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 ...
Ok, well, I am sure I will visit the other side once I am actually retired and staying in Malaysia for a good chunk of the 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 ...
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 ...
Damn, higher than I would have thought..... https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/answering-critics-hamzah-says-mm2h-drew-111-new-applications-in-two-months-despite-stricter-conditions/ar-AAT0qvv?ocid=uxbndlbing 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 ...
FYI: Rules and procedures for MM2H holders returning to Malaysia GUIDELINES ENTRY APPLICATIONS VIA MYTRAVEL PASS (MTP) FOR MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME (MM2H) You do not need permission to exit Malaysia if you're already here.Yup, I am on my way ... 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 there, I was wondering if any of you have any information on the new regulation on taxation of foreign remitted income into Malaysia as of Jan 1, 2022. https://www.crowe.com/my/insights/taxability-of-foreign-sourced-income Under MM2H much 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 ...
This is exactly what you get for being so greedy Malaysia!!!!!!! https://www.propertyguru.com.my/property-news/2021/12/202640/interest-in-new-mm2h-programme-declines-due-to-rm1-million-condition 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 ...
Psst, anybody else planning to hit Malaysia once the border opens (hopefully 1/1) and before the new rules get implemented? My agent is advising me to get ready.... Read More
what's your most iconic-epic movie' scene of all time? by kittycat1
Besides, * The most so-called one [b]' Titanic ' (1997)[/b] scene * In [b]' Jaws ' (1975)[/b] when the shark's sudden promty emerges from the Californian beach sea water ...
One of my favs: Tom Cruise in Top Gun (the Original Movie) is being reviewed harshly for a daring if not too risky flying maneuver he made by the flight instructor character played by Kelly McGillis. She rips him in front of the other hot shot ... 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 am seriously considering Thailand fixed deposit $20k or proof of income $2k a month. Try Thailand for a year then maybe get the SMM2H?From all the Youtube videos I have seen, it just seems like Thailand has its own set of warts that are causing ... 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 ...
So, according to my agent there, they have managed to get a few approvals done under the old MM2H rules somehow. They are saying the border is loosening up and maybe be prepared to come granted with the expectation of a 14 day hotel quarantine. I ... 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 ...
Anybody else see this piece supporting scrapping the MM2H program? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/scrap-malaysia-my-second-home-program-mm2h-datuk-seri-dr-jacob-george 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 Malaysian government knows raising the financial requirements will impact the MM2H program. Maybe the government is trying to curb certain nationalities by doing so. Maybe they want to have foreigners come here to provide the sought-for skills ... 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 ...
Anti corruption commission gets caught taking graft. How ironic!!! Do as I say not as I do lol Probably the fault of some low life MM2H’ers!Your energy would be better spent looking elsewhere... Taiwan & The Philippines would be a nice ... 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 ...
Yeah, let's stop accusing foreigners for your country's ills..... Geez, how do you tell who are the honest ... 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. Three...most analysts point out that there is a substantial overhang (aka vacancy) crisis in Malaysia. It's about evenly split between the homes priced for the lowest and middle ranges, and the upper-end properties. So there 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 ...
https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/johor-sultan-expresses-disappointment-over-kdns-refusal-ease-mm2h-terms "And, last but not least, don't be touching my money!!!!!" 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 ...
ENORMOUS loss from MM2H says Johor Sultan https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/09/17/johor-sultan-wants-to-meet-pm-over-mm2h-eligibility-criteria?fbclid=IwAR1KDB6-1lUFchDYF5tOMOn4cUKjKWCFa5eXlC46S91gWynXANK59PIX0x4Funny how the wheels get ... 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 ...
To me, Malaysia is like the person who is embarking on an exercise routine who insists early on that, oh I don't want to be too muscle bound... Come on, let's worry about that when that actually happens ok??? Malaysia wants and needs ... 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 ...
Well, that may be, but this is not what people have in mind for retirement (investing and working). Isn't the MM2H program sort of an extension of some old "silver hair" retirement program? There really should be two separate ... 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 ...
Then I am owed $2000 from the government. They approved my application under the old scheme. But never allowed me to enter to completely it. Still the borders are closed.???? Was that what the government charged you??? I forget what the direct ... 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 ...
They want higher quality people but they allow 1000’s of lowlife illegals in. Makes perfect sense. Add to that he’s calling the MM2H’ers a bunch of lowlifes. Wow how insulting. I am reconsider the whole Malaysia deal.Me too, and ... 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 ...
Hamzah Unmoved by Pleas to Reconsider MM2H Changes According to Malaysia’s Home Minister, the changes to the MM2H programme are here to stay, and the government will not entertain the myriad calls for reconsideration. From all quarters, the ... 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 ...
VWC, I agree, that moron and the idiot Donald Fooled 75 millions people. And you are right, people only care about money so they all voted for the guy that love money. He’s a ConMan and Putin puppet just like Hillary said. For your ... 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 ...
Kov01, Hey buddy we are famous now our discussion have made the headlines. Do you know why you don’t get any privileges, is because your wife is no longer considered Malay after marrying non- Muslim from US. That’s how the majority rule ... 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 ...
BTW, Malaysia brought in a BILLION ringgit in FD the week of Sabri's appointment. Global investors have NO problem with what's happening and most don't care about MM2H at all. From a macro level Malaysia's policies haven'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 ...
Ok, so Malaysia now wants to play with the big boys and become Singapore North. It wants HNW individuals only and wants to be another Silicon Valley. But, realistically, when is that going to happen? You have a very unstable government system in ... 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 7000 Chinese that don’t live in Malaysia are probably sending their kids to school there paying $10000 or more per year for tuition. They don’t live there, but they probably have family members staying there. Whom they support ... 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 ...
If you only use 21,000 the number is still about RM2600 per month, which still low IMHO. I'm not trying to estimate the amount. Just commenting that the estimate appears low. Even if it's correct, killing off a program that contributes ... 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 ...
And speaking of Country Garden and Forest City.... https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/09/01/chinese-developer-of-johors-forest-city-denies-report-of-heavy-layoffs-in-m/2002137 No wonder Johor Sultan had to chime in..... 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 ...
Thanks VWC I am Grandfather against this new rules anyway. All what I was trying to do is help. Like I said what’s few weeks between friends. I really suspect the reason for this new rules is to beef up their financial institution and banks ... Read More