Rendang Lover
American looking for information about Malaysia
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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 ...
Firechicken, >>Most MM2H holders are actually Chinese nationals or from the Overseas Chinese community. Me: Most? What's your source? According to this, mainland Chinese made up 30% in 2018. Singapore had 3%. Hong Kong less than ... Read More
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 ...
That guy is a promoter so of course he's not going to be critical of the changes. Did you see the comments section? Super wealthy people have not been coming to Malaysia. Why would they come now after raising the requirement by 300%-500% w/o ... Read More
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 ...
If I was making a $10k/mo retirement I'm not sure Malaysia would be at the top of my list. However, if you watch Nomad Capitalist on youtube he is pitching Malaysia as a destination for 7/8 figure entrepreneurs frequently. He did not seem ... Read More
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 ...
They'll hire low wage workers from India. With no need for kids in international schools. Besides they won't want to buy properties and invest in mm2h. Keep dreamingDreaming? Before I start, I'll preface this a few simple factoids: 1. ... Read More
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 ...
Malaysia doesn't need 57,000 self-important low net worth retirees when the "Bersama Malaysia" iniative is attracting companies like Microsoft that are eagerly pumping up to $4.9 bil USD (each) directly into the economy. And the ... Read More
Medical Insurance by Kovu01
Hello everyone, I am planning to retire in Malaysia in less than a year and I start looking at health insurance policies. for myself, my wife and daughter. my daughter is 20 years old and myself and my wife are mid fifties. I looked at Pacific ...
Thank you for the post Shill. I was wondering about that US$15k amount too. At first I thought he really meant ringgit. :-) That said, I read an article in the early part of last year that said medical premiums were expected to rise as much as ... Read More
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 ...
How do you enter the country with the borders closed? Read More
First impressions after moving to Malaysia by Diksha
Hello everyone, You probably have vivid memories of your first weeks as an expat in Malaysia. Indeed, moving to a new country is a milestone in someone’s life. Today, we invite you to share with the community how you experienced your ...
What a great post, Shill. :) Read More
Moving to Malaysia from Australia by Danav
Hello, My name is Daniel (66 y/o Australian) and I am considering moving to Malaysia to retire. Read many web pages and now I am confused, a few questions to those [b]who know [/b]from experience, [b]Firstly on a 3-month TOURIST Visa:[/b] 1. ...
Hi Shill, I spent considerable time trying to research insurance brokers and couldn't come up with much information on them. Can you recommend the one you used? Read More
MM2H shut down? by DaveTh
I saw an announcement on the government mm2h website this morning that the MM2H Centre is shutting down, staff are moving to the Immigration department, and no new applications will be accepted until further notice. Anyone know what this is about? ...
They announced that they have stopped accepting new applications possibly until December. Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
https://www.edgeprop.my/content/1705995/agencies-puzzled-concerned-over-90-rejection-rate-mm2h-applications Devastating news. Read More
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 ...
Yes, that's right, MCAL is the MM2H Conditional Approval Letter. Thank you for posting the FB conversation. Same questions/responses I would have asked/had. :-) It seems that she (Sarah...just a guess) is living in Malaysia but like many ... Read More
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 ...
Ok, I think I might understand what happened. I assumed MOTAC shut down in early February since that was the last time MCALs were released. However, the decision not to release MCALs was probably made in March prior to the MCO. In the meantime, ... Read More
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 ...
Not saying its 100% correct but I received slightly different information from my agent in KL. As you mentioned the backlog went down to about six months as my agent received approvals in early February for some applicants who applied in June and ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Just wanted to share some information that confused me a bit regarding transferring money from the U.S. to Malaysia for the Rm 150k FD deposit. According to my visa agent I can use TransferWise - which I wanted to use - to make the transfer w/o ... Read More
MM2H Updated Due to Covid-19 by Sindebad
May 18, 2020 Hi guys Here is all the details some of you needs. I arrived to Johor, Malaysia on February 24 to finish the final step in MM2H process and get my US passport stamped. 鈥� I walk from the Amari Hotel to Dr. Gan Ching Yan office (+60 ...
There are some health insurance companies that will provide insurance to up to 70 years old (maximum age of entry). AIA and Manulife to name a couple. You have to pay up for them although the expense is still cheap relative to the U.S., for ... Read More
Any MM2H Since COVID-19? by GuestPoster288
Hello, Has anyone been approved for MM2H in the last month or so? Mark
awvelo2, good luck to you. My application number is 47136, just right after you. I'm still determined to see this through but like everyone else I'm disappointed that the MM2H program has become less attractive in recent years. Less ... Read More
Any MM2H Since COVID-19? by GuestPoster288
Hello, Has anyone been approved for MM2H in the last month or so? Mark
Godvilla, I agree with everything you wrote including the part about it being rare to stop someone from re-entering unless it was fairly obvious the person was working illegally in the country, and a retiree with their MCAL doesn't really fit ... Read More
Any MM2H Since COVID-19? by GuestPoster288
Hello, Has anyone been approved for MM2H in the last month or so? Mark
Sure, no worries. I'm a bit anxious myself about the situation. My agent is quite good overall but her weak point is not returning emails in a timely manner which can be a tad frustrating. I considered what would happen if I were in ... Read More
Any MM2H Since COVID-19? by GuestPoster288
Hello, Has anyone been approved for MM2H in the last month or so? Mark
"While we have no personal knowledge of where the process is at and are still waiting for approval, another person wrote to us with some information." Hi dwhitedurnago, that would be me. :-) Just to clarify a few minor things in your ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi Sindebad, You wrote, "If you go to MM2H website in the announcement section they say all New applications are temporary suspended until further notice. " I went to the announcement section and didn't see this posted (large yellow ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi Sindebad, Yes, I understand. I am just thinking ahead. And yes, I saw those numbers, thank you. Actually, I can check my status online by inputting my mm2h number and passport number, but I should call them just to perhaps get a better idea ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Thanks Sindebad. :-) I'm going to ask my visa agent about opening an account from Japan. I didn't know that the FD and daily account were one. Good to know. Yeah, I was warned that because I am an American it may take four hours to open ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi Sindebad, Thank you for your post and excellent information. Yes, you are correct, I have not opened an account in Malaysia yet. In fact, I haven't received the Conditional Approval letter yet because of covid-19. I live in Japan and ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi. Thanks everyone for your posts. cinnamonape: Ok, got it. I'm going to see if TransferWise can provide a little more color on the possibility of transferring a larger amount w/o issue. eaglet: Yes, the possibility of my bank account ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi Cinnamonape, Thank you for your post. I'm not quite sure I understand it though. Why would the Treasury Department need to clear the transfer through TransferWise? I haven't moved to Malaysia yet but I may open a bank account at CIMB ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi Eaglet, Thank you for your post. I wanted to mention a mistake I made that others can avoid. I am planning to use TransferWise when I eventually move to Malaysia and I asked them what the limit was to sending money to Malaysia. I was told ... Read More
Using a R/E Agent (or not) and agent fees by Rendang Lover
Hello Fellow Expats :) My name is David and I plan on moving to KL toward the end of this year (from Japan). I intend on renting a modest condo. I've read through several helpful threads on the Forum. However, I'm still a little unclear ...
Hi Jamie, Thank you for your post. Yes, as I indicated above I may just skip using my own r/e agent. It may simplify things for me. Cheers. David Read More
Using a R/E Agent (or not) and agent fees by Rendang Lover
Hello Fellow Expats :) My name is David and I plan on moving to KL toward the end of this year (from Japan). I intend on renting a modest condo. I've read through several helpful threads on the Forum. However, I'm still a little unclear ...
Hello CVCO, Thank you kindly for your comments. Yes, I was wondering how my r/e agent (who I have emailed only once and haven't asked to do anything yet since I won't be moving to KL for many months) would go about this. For example, I ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Malaysia by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Malaysia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
If you don't mind, could you please let us know when you do get your mm2h approval? I heard that some people who applied in July received approval in late January, and that the ministry actually stopped the approval process the first week of ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Malaysia by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Malaysia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hello Everyone, I've lived in Japan for over 15 years and debated whether to retire here or in Malaysia. Long story but Malaysia became my first choice and I applied for the mm2h visa last November. I had just given notice to my employer and ... Read More
Using a R/E Agent (or not) and agent fees by Rendang Lover
Hello Fellow Expats :) My name is David and I plan on moving to KL toward the end of this year (from Japan). I intend on renting a modest condo. I've read through several helpful threads on the Forum. However, I'm still a little unclear ...
Great advice, Shill88. :happy: This is really helpful especially since it will be my first time using an agent, negotiating the rent, and generally dealing with the Malaysian way in this situation. I'm looking forward to it though! Thank ... Read More
Using a R/E Agent (or not) and agent fees by Rendang Lover
Hello Fellow Expats :) My name is David and I plan on moving to KL toward the end of this year (from Japan). I intend on renting a modest condo. I've read through several helpful threads on the Forum. However, I'm still a little unclear ...
Hi Shill88, Wow, thank you so much for all the information! :top: It's very helpful. I am relieved to hear that the owner still pays for the agency commission even if I use my own agent. Great tip, by the way, regarding the mattress. I ... Read More
Using a R/E Agent (or not) and agent fees
Hello Fellow Expats :) My name is David and I plan on moving to KL toward the end of this year (from Japan). I intend on renting a modest condo. I've read through several helpful threads on the Forum. However, I'm still a little unclear ... Read More
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 ...
Congratulations on getting it all done. ;-) May I ask who your agent was? Read More