
Sarawak Second Home Program Approves 265 Applications in First Five Months of 2025
Ministerial takeover accelerated SMM2H: 1,901 approvals in 5 years versus 1,240 in previous 13 years under Immigration control.
Sarawak, Malaysia’s largest state on the island of Borneo, is known for its cultural heritage, biodiversity, and semi-autonomous status. This autonomy allows it to independently manage Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H), with state-specific requirements and benefits.
The S-MM2H program grants foreigners long-term residency in the state. By making a minimum investment of MYR 600,000 (~US$127,500), participants can enjoy a host of benefits, including the ability to bring dependents.
To qualify for the S-MM2H program, applicants must be aged 30 or above, and must meet the following criteria:
Proof of Financial Capability:
Fixed Deposit Requirement:
Health and Background Checks:
Physical Presence:
Participants must spend at least 30 days per year in Sarawak.
Dependents:
Applicants may bring dependents under this program, including spouses, children under 21, or parents above 60 years old.
It’s important to note that S-MM2H visa holders aren’t allowed to live or settle in other parts of Malaysia.
The Sarawak MM2H program does not provide a direct route to Malaysian citizenship. Applicants interested in citizenship must meet the standard requirements defined under Malaysian immigration law, which typically includes a long-term residency of 12 years or more.
They must also be prepared to renounce their other nationalities as Malaysia doesn’t allow dual citizenship.
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Applications for this program may be directed to The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak.
Legislation upon which this program is based Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).

Ministerial takeover accelerated SMM2H: 1,901 approvals in 5 years versus 1,240 in previous 13 years under Immigration control.

Chinese nationals lead both the Federal and Sarawak MM2H programs, accounting for a total of more than 15k applications.

Chinese and UK applicants lead the pack as 450 successful applicants secure Sarawak RM90 mil in deposits ahead of the upcoming changes
See more statistics on this program and others in the IMI Data Center.