MM2H

In a move aimed at streamlining services for My Malaysia Second Home (MM2H) participants, a new MM2H service counter has commenced operations at the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) headquarters. The opening of this one-stop service counter, located on Level 1 of the ministry building, comes following the closure of another service center at the Immigration Department on December 15. The newly...

The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme has been revised, introducing three new categories and relaxing age requirements. The Platinum, Gold, and Silver categories offer various financial prerequisites and benefits for applicants, including opportunities for property purchases, healthcare, and tourism activities. In a significant development, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, the Minister of Tourism, Arts,...

Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, has revealed plans to promote the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme to foreigners hailing from countries with four distinct seasons. The initiative aims to attract individuals who seek refuge from cold winter climates and prefer the warm and inviting atmosphere of Sarawak. Minister...

Significant changes to the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program are set to be announced in mid-December, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. These changes are expected to include major adjustments to the MM2H threshold, making it more appealing to potential applicants. The Malaysian government is aiming to ease the stringent conditions of the MM2H program to...

The Malaysian property sector is poised for a potential resurgence in 2024, thanks to a growing influx of foreign investors and the government's ongoing review of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program criteria. According to Teh Heng Chong, CEO of Avaland Bhd, this development could particularly benefit properties priced over RM1 million. Optimism in the Property Market: The property market is showing...

Budget 2024 brings exciting prospects for Johor's investment landscape, especially with plans to liberalize visas, including those for investors' employment passes in certain sectors. The relaxation of conditions under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program is set to bolster Johor's appeal to investors, not only from Singapore but also from various countries worldwide. Boosting Johor's Housing Sector:...

The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program, aimed at attracting foreign investors and tourists to Malaysia, has experienced significant success in the post-pandemic era. Between November 2021 and the end of September 2023, a total of 2,164 applications were submitted, of which 1,905 (88%) have been approved. Additionally, the Premium Visa Programme (PVIP), designed to encourage foreign investment and...

The 4% stamp duty imposed on foreign property buyers in Malaysia could potentially offset the positive impact of the relaxation of conditions for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program, according to Maybank Investment Bank. Maybank Investment Bank's research noted that while the eased MM2H conditions are expected to benefit the domestic property industry, the introduction of a flat 4% stamp duty on...

The property sector in Malaysia is set to weather the impact of a flat 4% stamp duty on memorandum of transfer (MOT) for non-citizens and foreign-owned companies in property transactions, thanks to several factors, according to MIDF Research. The research house has maintained its positive stance on the sector, citing expectations of a stable benchmark overnight policy rate for the year as a driver for...

Foreign participants of the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme can now work in the state, as per the recent approval of the state cabinet's refinements on application procedures. The new regulations are set to take effect from Tuesday (Aug 1), providing foreign participants with the opportunity to work while residing in Sarawak. Sarawak's Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts...