@hilight8 Yes, Malaysia is a country where they mix everything with new and old.
@hilight8 Yes, Malaysia is a country where they mix everything with new and old.
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 is I do not spend 90 days in Malaysia in 2022?Thank you- @hilight8
The Immigration website
Thank you very much Cinnamon....looks like a nightmare, why is it that the bank cannot return funds in a straightforward way to the same account from where the original funds were wired to open the FD ? I don't want to have any relationship whatsoever with this Bank once I close the account, it has been a nightmarish experience so far, I will lose enough money already with the MYR vis a vis the strong USD while buying back my USD....
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 the staff at the Immigration MM2H desk in Putrajaya. There's likely a document they will give you that will need to be show to the Bank Account Manager.It will be easier to transfer into another account within the bank, with next easiest to a foreign subsidiary/branch of the same bank. Then to another Malaysian bank...and lastly to an overseas account.Exchange rates are abysmal right now.- @cinnamonape
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 require a statement from your agent/sponsor affirming your desire and their permission to withdraw form the MM2H program. The letter needs to be addressed to the Ministry of Immigration and apparently state the reason why you are leaving the program.As if it's any of their business.Jerry- @cinnamonape
@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 the holders of the account have cancelled.
@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 the holders of the account have cancelled.
- @cinnamonape
@cinnamonape hi, I'm looking at the SMM2H how did you find the process? And what's it like living in sarawak?
All applicants who wish to continue the programme for the
second 10-year should submit their application to the
Immigration Department of Malaysia, Sarawak as NEW
APPLICATION.
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 period? I think that is the reapplication. And then one has to submit everything all over again as if it was a new application.- @cinnamonape
“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, further refinement was proposed to enhance Requirements and Regulations of S-MM2H programme for consideration of extension or renewal of Visa,” he said in a statement issued during a news conference here yesterday.Abdul Karim said other requirements maintained include the mandatory fixed deposit of RM150,000 for individuals or RM300,000 for couples at any local bank in Sarawak.Proof of pension funds and offshore incomes are also required to demonstrate financial capability of applicants to support themselves while living in Sarawak."Doesn't he say that the requirement will also apply to extensions and reapplications? There is not statement that those who applied before Sep 2020 or before Sep 2022 will be able to reapply under their original conditions. If they reapply they will be subject to the new rule THEN.So that would mean, reading the statements most generously, that if someone like me who has a reapplication in December 2022 under the rules before 1) I would not have to show proof of domicile since my original requirement did not have such a restriction...but the next reapplication I would have to show I have fulfilled a 1 month/year requirement. But more importantly...2) I would have to submit both a proof of previous 3 months gov't pension or 6 months income PLUS demonstrate that I have submitted a Fixed Deposit in order to receive the visa. This is now a requirement for extension or reapplication.
- @cinnamonape