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Turok

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Registration: 25 May 2017

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Turok 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 ...

Turok

Agree - surely the government should be informing people at this stage of the status nd also more importantly what the new requirements could be? Definitely not being see as a priority for the government or the tourism industry. Its so protracted! Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 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 ...

Turok

Interesting... The Malaysian Government has advised us today that expired social visit pass (tourist visa) holders will be permitted to leave Malaysia without incurring any penalties or enforcement action up to 14 days from the expiry of the ... Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 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 ...

Turok

Agree...I'm currently in MY having worked for several years in VN and then the PH...given their is talk of "the next pandemic", I agree on whether its better to permanently relocate to another country. As an Aussie, I'm hoping to ... Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 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 ...

Turok

Agree...I've worked across Asia for the past 15 years (10 of those in MY under the resident pass) and am amazed how backward MY is compared to other countries in enticing people to relocate like you said...the cumulative effect is much greater ... Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 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 ...

Turok

Be interesting to see the changes and the impact it will have on the program. I wonder if it will change the RM10K monthly income requirement and fixed deposit amount? i hope they also find a way to streamline the process and turnaround for ... Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 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 ...

Turok

Yeah....your probably right! Nothing moves fast in MY unfortunately. Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 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 ...

Turok

Hi - yeah correct the program has been suspended. But the government mentioned that they were reviewing the MM2H program earlier in 2020 and that in Dec they would be releasing their findings of their review into the program and also possibly new ... Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 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 ...

Turok

Has anyone heard anything of late about the MM2H review that is supposed to be completed in Dec (2020)...surely there is an obligation for the government to release a statement? Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 years ago
rupabsuvarna

Residency Pass-Talent by rupabsuvarna

Hi, Anyone who has applied for residency pass talent? Can you give me some info pls

Turok

Hi - if the requirements are met, then you will receive a letter to state that you can proceed with getting the visa added to your passport and issued with a Resident Pass. In terms of approvals though, its up to immigration and Talent Corp to ... Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 years ago
rupabsuvarna

Residency Pass-Talent by rupabsuvarna

Hi, Anyone who has applied for residency pass talent? Can you give me some info pls

Turok

Hi - the only suggestion I can make is to check out their Talentcorp website to see if there is an appeal process, form you can complete or contact number to call them and ask. If you in MY you can make an appointment to see them Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 years ago
rupabsuvarna

Residency Pass-Talent by rupabsuvarna

Hi, Anyone who has applied for residency pass talent? Can you give me some info pls

Turok

Hi I'm a RP holder since 2011 when I was part of the first group approved. Happy to answer any questions you may have Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 years ago
kveetil

Visa agent who can help to renew my guardian pass. by kveetil

I am looking for a visa agent who can help me to renew my guardian pass. I already have an appointment with immigration, next week, I need to prepare a personal bond and declaration of working along with other forms. Other forms are filled but I ...

Turok

Hi - Many thanks for your advice. I'm current a Resident Pass holder with my RP expiring in the middle of 2021 and have been working part as a freelance editor. The firm that has been giving me work is open to providing any papers, etc needed to ... Read More

Turok replied to a thread
4 years ago
kveetil

Visa agent who can help to renew my guardian pass. by kveetil

I am looking for a visa agent who can help me to renew my guardian pass. I already have an appointment with immigration, next week, I need to prepare a personal bond and declaration of working along with other forms. Other forms are filled but I ...

Turok

Hi Has anyone used an agent before to gain an Employment Pass? I am dealing with a company who is keen to provide any paperwork needed to help me gain an EP but suggested I use an agent to help with process? I did contact ESD but they mentioned ... Read More

Turok replied to a thread
7 years ago
ankita04shah

part time earning by ankita04shah

I am looking for a part time earning. can anyone suggest, what to do.

Turok

I am a freelancer working from home and happy to assist. Read More

Turok replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Retiring in Malaysia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malaysia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...

Turok

Thanks will do. Agree I had one quote of RM 7,000 Read More