In Astonishing Claim, Malaysian Govt. Says Premium Visa Program Got 20,000 Applications on First Day
Industry insiders, however, are not buying the figure, calling it “misinformation” and a practical impossibility.
Read moreIndustry insiders, however, are not buying the figure, calling it “misinformation” and a practical impossibility.
Read moreWhile similar to MM2H in most respects, the new program is less restrictive and also considerably more expensive.
Read moreAmong our ten most-read stories in 2021, half concerned Portugal and half were written by outside contributors. Merry Christmas.
Read moreFollowing fervent feedback from stakeholders, Malaysia decides to grandfather in existing MM2Hers under the old rules, with two exceptions.
Read moreMM2H: Former minister warns rejections could soar; Malaysia could lose out on US$12 billion to competing programs; Dependents went unvetted.
Read moreFollowing sharp criticism from MM2H stakeholders and the Sultan of Johor, the Home Minister promises to “take another look” at the new rules, at least as they apply to long-term residents.
Read moreEven if a new government reverts to the “old” rules, faith in the program’s (and Malaysia’s) stability has been harmed beyond repair, writes Justin Donovan.
Read moreSteven Pepa argues the Malaysian govt. jilted the MM2H population to score political points and that the latter would be better off in Portugal.
Read moreThousands of settled expats who planned to live out their days in Malaysia will now need to come up 4-6x more money or get out. Most cannot afford to stay.
Read moreThe MM2H program is finally reopening, albeit with financial requirements far more onerous than in the past.
Read moreAfter decimating hundreds of MM2H businesses over a political power struggle, the government is offering a laughably small support package.
Read moreDespite repeated assurances of an imminent reopening, the MM2H remains inactive 21 months after its initial suspension. Insiders say politicking is to blame.
Read moreAfter a year and a half of uncertainty, hopes emerge that the world’s most popular residency by investment program may reopen soon.
Read moreNot as advertised: A 15-year veteran MM2H advisor questions whether authorities really want foreigners to make Malaysia their second home.
Read moreAsia’s biggest prop-tech group, has partnered with IMI Research Unit to produce a special report on immigrating to and investing in Malaysia.
Read moreUK property exhibitions accounted for more than half of the city’s total in the last two weeks of July, writes Eli McGeever.
Read moreWhen the MM2H relaunches in December, it will likely have a higher price tag. In the meantime, hundreds of agents will struggle to survive.
Read moreThe government says it aims to relaunch by December, adding “it’s not a permanent closure because the program contributes to our economy.”
Read moreInvestors filed 7,904 applications for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program in 2019. But minimum property prices for foreigners represent a quandary.
Read moreIn July and August last year, 47 Malaysian property exhibitions took place in Hong Kong. During the same two months this year, that number had risen to 93.
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