@jjlong
Macanese expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 13 November 2020
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Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
@cinnamonape I'm glad everything about your SM2H extension went well. When you come around to re-applying at the 10-year mark, I would not be surprised if they give you VIP treatment. You are, after all, a kind of ambassador for their SM2H ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
@Cobolin Thanks, Cobolin. I'm happy the conditions for your renewal/extension will not change. In this regard, I would say the Sarawak government is acting quite honorably toward its stakeholders. Bid you smooth sailing ahead. Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of Expat Magazine says that the latest approval ...
Cinnamonape, hi. I understand you recently renewed your SM2H. Congratulations on navigating that successfully. In getting your extension/renewal, did you have to submit a Certificate of Good Conduct which the new rules require? (I know when you ... Read More
Noise pollution by mbelderink1
I just wonder how many people in KL (city center and suburbs) are suffering from noise pollution especially caused by motor bikes and sports cars racing around without a muffler in the middle of the night. I don't know any civilized city that would ...
mbelderink108, you must be talking about the Hartamas area in KL. I know what you mean. The noise pollution at that hotel is crazy. Dogs yelping incessantly, some rooster going cock-a-doodle-doo literally non-stop for hours starting before ... Read More
Landlord withholds Security Deposit! by MohamedLeach
Hi all, I thought I would share my experience with a Landlord here in KL. And hopefully you may be able to avoid some of the hassles associated with leasing an apartment in Malaysia. I recently exited an apartment at what is considered an upmarket ...
So what happened in the end, @MohamedLeach? Did you manage to recover your deposit? Read More
Piped gas supply vs gas cylinder and the normal rates by VJK
I would like to know what is the average cost that people pay for piped gas supply from Gas Malaysia. And, how is it when compared to a gas cylinder. I pay average RM60 per month for piped gas supply but it used to be less than RM26 per month (one ...
With the piped gas system for cooking, there is a rectangular box-like apparatus high up on the wall above the gas valve. If you spray something (like bug spray) and the spray contacts that box, the apparatus will emit a long beeping sound (a ... Read More
How has COVID-19 changed expat life in Canada? by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you are well. Are you looking to relocate to Canada soon? Since we care about your health and safety, we're pleased to bring you the latest updates about the COVID-19 situation in Canada. If you have any questions ...
Anyone moving to Canada lately? Is the overt racism toward Chinese people more or less than before? I think Calgary is very anti-Asian, now even more so than before. Am I right or wrong? Read More
Is vaccination compulsory in Malaysia? by jjlong
I am confused.
Thank you, Cobolin, for your nice, concise answer. Read More
Covid vaccination for Expats by KasumaKid
Since it has been stated that Expats (Foreign Passport Holders), even those with residency visas like myself, are to go to back of queue for vaccination, I am wondering if this means back of queue for all the stated categories or just the category ...
Is vaccination mandatory? Do expats have a choice to not vaccinate? Read More
NEW JOB SCAM IN MALAYSIA by Gravitas
There are business owners mistreating people with a NEW kind of scam. 1. They ask people to arrive in Malaysia on a tourist visa. 2. They never apply for a legal work permit 3. They deduct "income tax" at 28% (non-resident rate) but ...
Cvco, maybe you don't know this because you're not one of these persons. The reason some people never learn is because they don't realize they've been scammed. It's a form of denial. To admit to themselves that they've been ... Read More
Sarawak Issues Reformed Sarawak My Second Home Package by cinnamonape
Revisions to Sarawak MM2H to "increase participation". Already back-dated to be effective as of September ...
Cobolin: I think people who are reading Expat.com (like me) would be better served having both or all sides to some interpretation when there has been nothing in writing to substantiate that interpretation. Two years ago, in the Sabah forum, ... Read More
Sarawak Issues Reformed Sarawak My Second Home Package by cinnamonape
Revisions to Sarawak MM2H to "increase participation". Already back-dated to be effective as of September ...
Cobolin: The reason we are even talking about the possibility of the New Rules applying to "oldies" is because there is NO GRANDFATHERING CLAUSE anywhere to be found. Look again at the Wikipedia that you copied over, above: "A ... Read More
Sarawak Issues Reformed Sarawak My Second Home Package by cinnamonape
Revisions to Sarawak MM2H to "increase participation". Already back-dated to be effective as of September ...
I am genuinely very happy for the both of you, Cobolin and Cinnamonape, if it is true as Cobolin says that (he is convinced) the 15 day/year and medical insurance only apply to visas granted post-September 2020 and have no bearing on the oldies who ... Read More
Sarawak Issues Reformed Sarawak My Second Home Package by cinnamonape
Revisions to Sarawak MM2H to "increase participation". Already back-dated to be effective as of September ...
Cinnamonape: I think you're not taking into account the fact that your Conditional Letter of Approval (and the language it uses in 2.3) was a template or form letter that was issued prior to this September 2020 set of New Rules. When your ... Read More