Sindebad
American looking for information about Malaysia
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Lives in Johor
Registration: 07 November 2019
Looking for a friend to Hangout by ayuponi
Hi there!i'm gita from Indonesia. I'm here to looking for a friend to hangeout, cafe hopping, food hunting, travelling and do some sport together.if you guys are interested. Please send me a message :) cheers! :D
@ayuponi Where are you? I am in Johor Bahru. You can find me on WhatsApp : *** 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 ...
Malaysia is not open for tourists travel yet, except the bubble you mentioned. Malaysia is open if you are vaccinated and have a long-term visa work permit MM2H pass. Even with that fully vaccinated people with a negative PCR test you may be ... Read More
Expat interfaith marriage in Malaysia by Harryy
Hello, i am a muslim and my fiance is catholic. Neither of us wants to convert. We both live and work in Malaysia. As i understand, malaysia does not allow interfaith marriage so can anyone recommend the best course of action or another nearby ...
Philippines, China, Thailand, Vietnam…etc. all allow 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 ...
There is no argument that the Chinese have taken many of the western technology. In fact, the Chinese government requires companies to share the product manuals if they want to do business in China and tap into the 1 billion customer base. Chinese ... 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 fact is the United States already have the atom bomb which they dropped couple in Japan, to end World War II. so it’s true the German had nothing to do with that. By the way, all these events are documented on the history channel with 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
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 ...
No Racism here, you just don’t know what you’re talking about. Definitely uninformed individual. I love my Mexican buddies, good people, great cooks and they work very hard, they do not hack, copy or steal. They do not put people 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 ...
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 China is not a nation, it is the communist party that put their people in concentration camps and kill anybody who challenge them. Take that to the bank. Oh did I mention under the new ... 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 ...
I was in China in the 80s and 90s..They were still using Russian cars for taxi that catch on fire 50% of the time, dirty cities and restriction on people movement, people have to get a permit if they want to go to another city to find a job, and ... 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 ...
Lol, Lou 😂😂😂😂 I believe it’s the other way around you need to open your eyes and study more. All the technology to land on Mars was hacked and stolen from NASA and Boeing company. They did not developed it by ... 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 ...
I see your mind is infected with lies from Fox News and Trump Craziness. For your information China is not super power. They try to act like they are, but we all know it can just take one day to …..and hope it doesn’t get to that day. No ... 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 ...
I do not think you know the facts. For example you said US steal from Germany that is half true. They did not steal intellectual property, but after World War II over 250 top German scientist surrendered to the US military and they asked for an ... 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 ...
Yes, but Chinese all what they know is to copy, hack and Still intellectual properties of western companies who spend billions of $ developing their product. Malaysian would not do that due to their culture, so they will just contact manufacture ... 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 ...
cinnamonape; Hi It have nothing to do with Forest city or where you live in Malaysia. I am from USA but was born in Arabic country. Malaysia treat Arabic culture little different and it is much easier to get long term visa of any kind, including PM ... 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 ...
Yes, I am renting a condo in Forest city since the lockdown started to get away from the crowd. Believe me it’s a ghost town, in my block there are five buildings each 32 floors with minimum six homes per floor. They have laid off tones of ... 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 ...
Yup friend… connection. “It is not what you know but who know” I agree with you on this. It will be Bad for Malaysia and local government including the sultan will force them to change it. Most sultans are invested in the property ... 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
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 ...
What you mean? I was replying to VWC criticism of my post. 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 ...
Really? this rule was just released by the new government after their July 30, 2021 meeting and released to news media on August 11, 2021. So what’s few weeks between friends 😂😂 Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021
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 ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021
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 ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021
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 ... Read More
Entry Pass to Malaysia
Do not worry about the pass. Now new rules for MM2H unbelievable. See below; In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program ... Read More
More than 90 days, not visa runner... by ey8900
We are a couple from Finland in our 60s and we would like to spend abt. 4-5 months during the winter in Malaysia. We have been regular visitors for two decades but now we are retiring and would like to extend our previuosly 4-6 week visits a little ...
MM2H At this time is suspend until further notice. Plus the fix deposit is RM150K not RM250K, I am in Johor and my fix deposit for MM2H paid 2.6% annual interest. Purchasing property rule does not apply anymore but after a year you can draw out ... Read More
More than 90 days, not visa runner... by ey8900
We are a couple from Finland in our 60s and we would like to spend abt. 4-5 months during the winter in Malaysia. We have been regular visitors for two decades but now we are retiring and would like to extend our previuosly 4-6 week visits a little ...
Sorry you can make a day…… Read More
More than 90 days, not visa runner... by ey8900
We are a couple from Finland in our 60s and we would like to spend abt. 4-5 months during the winter in Malaysia. We have been regular visitors for two decades but now we are retiring and would like to extend our previuosly 4-6 week visits a little ...
You come make a day trip to Singapore from Johor after the borders open. After you return to Johor you get another 90 days visa without any problems. I have done this before COVID-19 many times during my visits to Singapore because hotels like AMARI ... Read More
Entry Pass to Malaysia by Kovu01
My entry pass to Malaysia was rejected. Reason: MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (HIGH RISK COUNTRY FOR COVID). I applied under category : PERMISSION TO ENTER MALAYSIA (SPOUSE OF MALAYSIAN / RESIDENCE PASS) Any ...
Really they throw people out of the country? So far I’ve been here two years and they treat me very well if I have any issues. I’m just waiting for my vaccine appointment now the system is not working very well due to shortage of ... Read More
Entry Pass to Malaysia by Kovu01
My entry pass to Malaysia was rejected. Reason: MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (HIGH RISK COUNTRY FOR COVID). I applied under category : PERMISSION TO ENTER MALAYSIA (SPOUSE OF MALAYSIAN / RESIDENCE PASS) Any ...
Have your wife go to Immigration office with your marriage documents and raise hell. I think you’re no applying as married to Malaysian citizen with children’s who needs you in the country to take care of them. Their website say people ... Read More
Retirement to Malaysia in four years from now by ericmann5
I want to know about what I can do to prepare myself financially to retire in Malaysia; it would be very much appreciated by me to also hear from people who are living in Malaysia as expats.
My short reply to your question is, If I were you, I look for another location or country to retire. I have been here in Malaysia for 15 months. Please read my other blogs for why I said that. Good luck Read More
Will I have problems shipping to Malaysia from Australia? by reader626
Hi guys, I'm thinking of using Auspost to send some stuff to a friend in Malaysia, the items include: A pair of sneakers A bluetooth mouse A google home mini Make up Clothes Will there be any potential problems? Many thanks
Your friend will have to go or call the customs, if they ever answer the phone. Your friend will get a notice from Malaysian Post to clear customs. I had similar items shipped to me from China and I had to pay custom duty of 30% on the items and 20% ... Read More
Entry Pass to Malaysia by Kovu01
My entry pass to Malaysia was rejected. Reason: MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (HIGH RISK COUNTRY FOR COVID). I applied under category : PERMISSION TO ENTER MALAYSIA (SPOUSE OF MALAYSIAN / RESIDENCE PASS) Any ...
At least for couple of years. I have the same problem, but they would not give the approval and now they say if they do not reply to the request in 14 days that mean no approval.... haha just crazy Read More
Covid 19 vaccination programme Malaysia by vg1715
Saw on news that Malaysia vaccination programme playbook will be released to general public by tomorrow, 16feb. Registration to participate in the vaccination programme will be through the MySejahtera app. Apparently citizens and non citizens both ...
Yes the Chinese vaccine SinoVac is not effective, the efficacy is at 50% and have some side effects. No way I will take this vaccine. I am going for the best Pfizer vaccine at 95% efficacy. In the app you can find all your information regarding your ... Read More
Moving factory to Malaysia by tiorocky
I'm tasked with moving our factory from China to Malaysia. We are a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise from the US. Hoping someone can advise on what areas in or near KL are factories located. Hoping we can be somewhat near KL proper. Thanks ...
I lived in Xiamen, China. Nice place and still have condo there. I came to Johor, Malaysia for a month January 17, 2020 and I got stuck here for the last 14 months due to COVID-19. Chinese government cancelled all foreigners valid Visas issued ... Read More
Moving factory to Malaysia by tiorocky
I'm tasked with moving our factory from China to Malaysia. We are a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise from the US. Hoping someone can advise on what areas in or near KL are factories located. Hoping we can be somewhat near KL proper. Thanks ...
Hi, my name is AK, and I am from USA staying in Malaysia. If you like, please give me a call on WhatsApp: +353 83 058 8469 to discuss your factory relocation from China. I have also worked and lived in Xiamen, China for long time. 1. ... Read More
Vaccines required in Malaysia by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Malaysia, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Diksha; Please see my today Feb. 22, 2021 Topic "Malaysia Covid -19 Vaccination Start date, Orders and Cost." for the latest update. I never refuse any vaccine since I was a Kid Read More
vaccination by jonbalion
i recieved my first innoculation shot yesterday 25 /1 /21 , the AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1-S ) and will recieve my booster mid Aprl. Hopefully by then the U.K. will issue innoculation passports. Have the innoculations started in Malaysia yet and f not do ...
Jon; Please see my today Feb. 22, 2021 Topic "Malaysia Covid -19 Vaccination Start date, Orders and Cost." for the latest update. Read More
Covid 19 vaccination programme Malaysia by vg1715
Saw on news that Malaysia vaccination programme playbook will be released to general public by tomorrow, 16feb. Registration to participate in the vaccination programme will be through the MySejahtera app. Apparently citizens and non citizens both ...
Please see my today Feb. 22, 2021 Topic "Malaysia Covid -19 Vaccination Start date, Orders and Cost." for the latest update. Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Wow, this is really troublesome. I feel bad for people waiting for approval or application Submittal Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi ht- expat; I believe so, that your application maybe already approved or disapproved by the committee in their monthly meetings. For your information My application was received by MM2H on January 23, 2019, according to my approval letter which I ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi Hejira; Yes that is what said in my prior posts and I do think that is the case. Please Remember in Malaysia things and changes move very slow at the speed of a snail. Take your time to do your application but keep in mind that your backup ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
I agree, but vaccine if we’re lucky he’s about a year to 18 months from now. And if Trump have anything to do with it we will never get a vaccine. So vote this November. Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Where are you now? If you are in Malaysia just request an appointment you should sent an email to a few people at the MM2H office and one of they well reply and give you an appointment. If you are outside Malaysia no passenger flights available yet ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Geeky175; This is why they are transferring MM2H staffs to IMG department. When I was at MM2H office on May 15th, they indicated that they have cleared the backlog. Actually some people got their approval letter within 90 days of receiving their ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi Geely 175; It seems they are in the process of transferring MM2H Office from Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to the Immigration Department, I believe in order to save costs due to covid-19 that had hurt revenues in Malaysia. So it will ... Read More
MM2H Updated Due to Covid-19 by Sindebad
May 18, 2020 Hi guys Here is all the details some of you needs. I arrived to Johor, Malaysia on February 24 to finish the final step in MM2H process and get my US passport stamped. • I walk from the Amari Hotel to Dr. Gan Ching Yan office (+60 ...
I am 65 years old that’s why they did not require me to get local health insurance since Insurance companies in Malaysia they do not cover people over 65, but still I gave them one from the US which cover me in cases of emergency, the officer ... Read More
MM2H Updated Due to Covid-19 by Sindebad
May 18, 2020 Hi guys Here is all the details some of you needs. I arrived to Johor, Malaysia on February 24 to finish the final step in MM2H process and get my US passport stamped. • I walk from the Amari Hotel to Dr. Gan Ching Yan office (+60 ...
I already have my MM2H visa, MM2H office gave me appointment on May 15 to come to Patra Jaya at 8:00. Because my entry visa was for 90 days expiring on May 17. I sent them an email asking what should I do? As I’ve explained in my previous ... Read More
MM2H Updated Due to Covid-19 by Sindebad
May 18, 2020 Hi guys Here is all the details some of you needs. I arrived to Johor, Malaysia on February 24 to finish the final step in MM2H process and get my US passport stamped. • I walk from the Amari Hotel to Dr. Gan Ching Yan office (+60 ...
Hi guys; The website that tracks the virus in Malaysia is https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/covid-19/en. For everybody information the infection number in Malaysia have went down to a single digit, but in the last two days it’s up in the 40s ... Read More
MM2H Updated Due to Covid-19 by Sindebad
May 18, 2020 Hi guys Here is all the details some of you needs. I arrived to Johor, Malaysia on February 24 to finish the final step in MM2H process and get my US passport stamped. • I walk from the Amari Hotel to Dr. Gan Ching Yan office (+60 ...
I remember the Malaysian PM announced few weeks ago, that MM2H visa holders can return to Malaysia subject to 14 days quarantine like they do for everybody at government designated facility , I also read yesterday that if people take the test and ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi, ipnu; That is strange normally they will send an email and tell you what’s wrong with the application and And what you did wrong or which documents are missing. They do require certain amount of Assets depending on your age and ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi, Ipnu; Normally yes all family members need health insurance, but also is dependent where are from (Country). For over 60 years old the Health Insurance is waived, because no health insurance company in Malaysia will issue health coverage ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi Rendang Lover; Sure go to https://www.mm2h.gov.my/index.php/en/ The Yellow Box on right hand side Click on Item 5 to open the PDF Document, but I think you are maybe right that was until April 30, ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi ipnu; yes I got email last November 2019. As I stated in my previous post you need to send an email to MM2H staffs showing on my previous posts or go to the website MM2H and click on announcements. not call the immigration office. They are two ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi, ipun In my previous posts I listed the contact names at MM2H office about five staffers with their phone numbers and emails. As you know they were closed for about seven weeks during the MCO and they reopen on May 1 even though the MCO is still ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Ok, great congratulation. I only want to point out one thing. You only need one Malaysian account because the FD certificate(s) is in the same account as sub entry which will have a lien on it to MM2H. In Malaysia to open the online banking it ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
eaglet; you are right. Different banks or branch tell you new story and different rules, so what I learned is to challenge these rules and ask to show me documents that requires these rules, most of the time they will back-off of these Chicken or ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Rendang Lover; Yes You can ask your Agent, but the issue is you need your MM2H Approval Letter before you can open any Malaysian Bank account. The reason banks here including US owned Bank i.e. Citibank and American Bank all do not like to open ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Your welcome. Your do not need tenancy agreement to open an account in Malaysia. You need MM2H Original Approval Letter and your address. I used my US address on my FD account with HSBC bank. I made a color copy of my MM2H Approval Letter and ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
yes you can, but the 3 days (normally 7-10 days) is needed by the HSBC bank to verify your approval letter and get their main office in KL to review/approve your account. no matter if you have HSBC US account. I think you either missing my point or ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Yes I agree. Agent make ton of money RM8000+, my god just to carry application to MM2H, get them to work little. VWC; you said you have an account with HSBC in USA, right? Well I just call HSBC bank in Johor and asked them about your situation and ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
VWC; Your agent have your Original MM2H Approval Letter and Copy of your Passport with all your address information on File, So why the Agent does not take all these documents to a bank and open your account for you? Agent can sign for you or obtain ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Rendang Lover You mean, you sill have not opened your account at CIMB? So to where you can transfer money to? You are right about Bank in Malaysia, but you only need any bank for FD right now. Your FD will be locked up by the MM2H Lien for 10 ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
if you already have an account opened in Malaysian Bank, the simplest way and I just Verify it with HSBC bank is to transfer what ever amount (no limit) you wish from yours or your family account in $ USD to your bank in Malaysia. It is good idea to ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
I posted this few days ago, but have no idea where it is at on the website now. so here we go again Please read MM2H Announcement on their website in the Yellow Box. Link: http://www.motac.gov.my/images/FINAL20M … ntment.pdf I did not call ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
I do not know if you addressed your question to me or not. Anyway what limit you are talking about? FD for age over 50 is RM150,000, you can deposited more money if you like , but do what I did, I opened several FDs under the same account number. ... Read More
MM2H Updated Due to Covid-19 by Sindebad
May 18, 2020 Hi guys Here is all the details some of you needs. I arrived to Johor, Malaysia on February 24 to finish the final step in MM2H process and get my US passport stamped. • I walk from the Amari Hotel to Dr. Gan Ching Yan office (+60 ...
Please read MM2H Announcement on their website in the Yellow Box. Link: http://www.motac.gov.my/images/FINAL20MM2H20Announcement20on20Appointment.pdf I did not call them to set appointment, no answer calls often, maybe they are busy. I just sent an ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Ok, Good luck. I have already tried that with Citibank since I have account with them in USA, still that did not help me and Citibank Malaysia refused to open MM2H FD account. Two different systems, they do not talk to each others. Again good luck. Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
When you open FD, banks only lockup a total of RM150,000. if you deposit more, balance is not locked up and can use it. They issue a debit card under the same account number. FD certificates amounts are deducted from the Account and have separate ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
I am not worried about the Rate, Small money. Rate is not everything to consider. Banks here have too many rules even for Malaysian, so they act like investigators ;) and the feel they have the power over customers. Banks here are not the same as ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Sure Agents get Red Carpet since they Grease officers hand with some dough.. I would say forget about UOB, CIMB and especially Citibank. These banks are so strict and ask you for some many documents for just FD Account that seems you are applying ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi VWC, I got my passport Stamped.... thanks god. for your information, you did not accept my WhatsApp invitation. Away this what happen man. read below May 18, 2020 Hi guys Here is all the details some of you needs. I arrived to Johor, Malaysia on ... Read More
MM2H Updated Due to Covid-19
May 18, 2020 Hi guys Here is all the details some of you needs. I arrived to Johor, Malaysia on February 24 to finish the final step in MM2H process and get my US passport stamped. • I walk from the Amari Hotel to Dr. Gan Ching Yan office (+60 ... Read More
Virus & Gov Change Means No To MM2H And Malaysia? by VWC
While I am still planning to come to Malaysia in May to finish up the MM2H approval process, my wifey is making me rethink about it, at least, postponing it if at all possible. Adding to the virus situation is of course the change in the government ...
I had planned every detail, but I found out this is Malaysia and each bank will tell you different story and requirements. Some of them want to know so many details about, your money, your US tax and your family like you are applying for a credit ... Read More
Virus & Gov Change Means No To MM2H And Malaysia? by VWC
While I am still planning to come to Malaysia in May to finish up the MM2H approval process, my wifey is making me rethink about it, at least, postponing it if at all possible. Adding to the virus situation is of course the change in the government ...
I picked up my approval letter on Feb 19, 2020. I completed the health check up using provide Malaysia Doctor in 30 minutes at a cost of only RM 50. I have encountered 2 problems so far. 1. The MM2H office never answer phone call or emails for 3 ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Dan; how you know your Approval occurred during August, 2019. My Approval email only say Approved on Oct 29, 2019 and they did not attached copy of the Approval Letter. Thanks Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
My Direct Application # 420XX also Approved on October 29, 2019 and Approval email sent on November 07, 2019. It seems MM2H was holding back over 1000 approvals from the last 4 meetings and they decided to release them at once. Welcome to Red Tape ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
I did My application Directly and I will have to pay 2000 RM for USA Passport. My understanding is the Agent Fee includes the Security Bond Cost, because actually the Agent is not required to pay any Bond Cost since the Agent is your sponsor while ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
iinedwin and others; I have summarized several emails to MM2H Center/Their Replied on Nov. 07 & 08, 2019 Salam and Good Morning, Sorry to bother you again; I am told by others that the Approval Letter outlines how to complete what is call ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Cinnamonape; Thanks Guy, What type of Visa should ask at the airport... social Visa? I only have email from MM2H saying my Application is Approved. They did not attached the Approval Letter to email Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
I have USA Passport, no Visa is required, I get 90 days Visa at Airport Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi Guys; I just signed up for this Blog. Today Nov. 07, 2019, I got email from MM2H stating my Application was Approved on Oct. 29 and I must correct it in person at the MM2H center near KUL. I have asked them to email a copy, they replied; ... Read More