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3 years ago
cinnamonape

Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape

I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...

aramazmm2h

Latest announcement by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Sarawak. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/08/24/sarawak-not-affected-by-new-requirements-of-mm2h-announced-by-federal-govt/2000074 Read More

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3 years ago
bandarputra11970

Sarawak MM2H by bandarputra11970

Can I terminate my current MM2H pass and apply for s-MM2H since s-MM2H is much less stringent? Anyone knows the procedure for terminating and re-applying? Thanks!

aramazmm2h

Hi there, There are 3 age-group categories for the Sarawak MM2H (SMM2H) program. The condition for SMM2H program is less stringent for those 50 years old and above. But in order to apply, you have to terminate the existing MM2H visa. There is a ... Read More

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3 years ago
aramazmm2h

Is Sarawak MM2H the best retirement program in Southeast Asia? by aramazmm2h

It probably is, if you are at least 50 years old and receive a monthly pension equivalent to RM7000 for an individual or RM10,000 for a couple. Those under this category are eligible to apply for the Sarawak MM2H (S-MM2H) pass without the need to ...

aramazmm2h

Hi fougeres88ba, The SMM2H Program remains the same. Read More

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3 years ago
cinnamonape

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 ...

aramazmm2h

It’s in writing, through our official correspondence. Read More

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3 years ago
cinnamonape

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 ...

aramazmm2h

Hi Petemac2001, It’s not stated in any of the official printed materials. But we have the confirmation from the Sarawak authority. Best regards. Read More

aramazmm2h replied to a thread
3 years ago
Hansson

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 ...

aramazmm2h

I know the damage has been done. Rest assured we are working hard to get the best outcome for existing MM2H visa holders. Best regards. Read More

aramazmm2h replied to a thread
3 years ago
Hansson

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 ...

aramazmm2h

Totally agree with you, hope common sense will prevail. Read More

aramazmm2h replied to a thread
3 years ago
Hansson

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 ...

aramazmm2h

Yes, according to the press release. It’s causing a lot of anxiety, but let’s wait for everything to be firmed up. Best regards. Read More

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3 years ago

Is Sarawak MM2H the best retirement program in Southeast Asia?

It probably is, if you are at least 50 years old and receive a monthly pension equivalent to RM7000 for an individual or RM10,000 for a couple. Those under this category are eligible to apply for the Sarawak MM2H (S-MM2H) pass without the need to ... Read More

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3 years ago
ey8900

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 ...

aramazmm2h

HI Brodi, Yes, the Sarawak MM2H is active. In fact the current Sarawak MM2H programme was just launched in September 2020. Do let me know if you need more information, more than happy to share with you. Best regards, Jonathan Read More

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3 years ago
ey8900

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 ...

aramazmm2h

HI there, Visa run is getting more difficult for the past couple of years, as you rightly pointed out, to curb illegal immigration and misuse of the social visit pass for long term stay. If you keep the visa run to once a year, it might still be ... Read More

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3 years ago
cinnamonape

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 ...

aramazmm2h

Hi Cakelover, Glad to know that you are interested in the Sarawak MM2H (SMM2H) programme. Those above 60 years old are exempted from the medical insurance requirement. This is due to the difficulty of getting one for those in that age group as ... Read More

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3 years ago
ericmann5

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.

aramazmm2h

Hi, I am Jonathan. Sorry to hear about your predicament. Could you explain what actually happened and the reasons given, if you don’t mind. It would be interesting to know. We have assisted some of our clients in renewing their 10 year ... Read More

aramazmm2h replied to a thread
3 years ago
claudiafil

Buying a house in Ipoh by claudiafil

Hello everybody. I'm from Italy, planning to retire in Malaysia in the future and therefore thinking of buying a house there (also as an investment, for the time being). Do you know the limits for foreigners to buy a property in Perak? 1 million ...

aramazmm2h

Dear Claudia, In Perak, the minimum purchase price of a residential property for foreigners is RM500,000. It varies from one state to another. For example in Kuala Lumpur it is RM1 mil, Selangor is RM2 mil and Penang is RM1 mil. But if a ... Read More

aramazmm2h replied to a thread
3 years ago
cinnamonape

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 ...

aramazmm2h

Hi, I am Jonathan, You could apply for Sarawak MM2H either by placing a fixed deposit of RM150,000 (single)/RM300,000 (couple), or by showing proof of monthly offshore income of RM7,000 (single)/RM10,000 (couple). Approval under the offshore ... Read More