
Foreign Residents Pump RM84.2 Billion Into Malaysia’s Economy Amid MM2H Fraud Case
Malaysia roundup: MM2H fraud case, Sabah opens streamlined processing center, and government highlights billions from foreign residents.

Malaysia roundup: MM2H fraud case, Sabah opens streamlined processing center, and government highlights billions from foreign residents.

Lesperance and Peters give insights into the world of CBI due diligence, what happens behind the scenes, and more.

Ariete Capital offers modern solutions for high net worth individuals seeking to get an Italian Golden Visa through smart investments.

Ireland approved 538 golden visa applications in 2024, more than double 2023’s total and a record for the program.

While some experts see the policy correcting a “fundamental flaw,” others argue it’s “no game changer” that won’t significantly boost demand.

Greece is on track for about 8,600 applications in 2025, and the backlog has fallen by 4,612 applications since the start of the year.

NTL Trust’s private events in Muscat and Dubai next week include coverage of the latest developments, practical guidance, and more.

Alaattin Kilic highlights the gap between selling and consulting, and how trust dangles on a precarious scale between them.

The new Business Investor Visa has two investment options, one of which provides a fast track to permanent residency within 12 months.

Korea introduces residency rules for foreign buyers, reflecting a wider trend of nations tightening property access.

Officials say the program’s participants have a combined online audience of nearly 2.5 billion followers, and highlighted its positive impact on tourism and retail.

Hong Kong’s CIES hits HK$52B pipeline, but Stephen Barnes calls it “optics, not economics” for the city’s real economy.

VIDA Capital explains how Portugal’s Golden Visa delivers $400K in long-term savings for U.S. families seeking security and mobility.

New Zealand may relax its foreign buyer ban, in place since 2018, but experts doubt it will significantly boost demand for investor visas.

The Saudi Premium Residency program approved 8,000 residents in 2024. Real estate agent Mohammed AlWahhabi said foreign residents seeking “stability and freedom” are driving the surge.

Real estate investment has rebounded, and Turkish applicants lead. Latvia is on pace for its strongest year since 2021.

A court has ruled that investors must keep capital at risk for only 2 years, reducing the sustainment timeline for backlogged countries.

DV SICAF has closed the first investment phase for The Glass Factory, a 93-key resort in Venice’s Murano district.

Japan plans to hike the visa’s financial requirement to 30 million yen following the recent arrest of a visa holder accused of facilitating fraudulent applications.

Following its 2024 overhaul, MM2H posted an 84% boost in inflows, including RM237 million in property and RM597 million in deposits.