Govt easing MM2H conditions to attract more applicants, says Zahid

KLUANG: The government has decided to ease the conditions for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme to attract more applicants, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said, however, that the revision of conditions would not compromise national security. “The matter was decided in the tourism and culture Cabinet committee meeting that...

More to join MM2H with proposed relaxed rules, says Tiong

KUALA LUMPUR: More foreign nationals are expected to join the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme as the government is looking into relaxing some requirements, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic). The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said this is in line with last year's Budget 2024 announcement where Putrajaya said it wanted to make...

MM2H agents become jittery as March 31 looms

PETALING JAYA: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry plans to regulate Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) agents, requiring all of them to re-register but the update of their operating licence has been on hold since Dec 15 last year, leading to uncertainty among many agents. MM2H Consultants Association president Anthony Liew said members were instead given...

Over 2,100 MM2H applications over past two years

PETALING JAYA: A total of 2,164 applications were made for the Malaysia My 2nd Home (MM2H) programme from November 2021 to September 2023, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said of that number, 1,905 applications have been approved and 259 rejected. "This is the reply I received on MM2H during the recent Dewan Rakyat sitting...

Investigate Mas Ermieyati for sedition over MM2H comments, says Tiong

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic, left) wants Opposition MP Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (pic, right) to be investigated for sedition following her alleged remarks related to the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme. This was after the Masjid Tanah MP alleged that the newly revamped Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme would immediately...

Home Minister rubbishes claims China nationals get auto PR if part of MM2H

PETALING JAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has rubbished claims made by Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin that China nationals who joined the MM2H programme would immediately be eligible to become a permanent resident (PR) in the country. Saifuddin explained that the application and promotion for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme was under...

Three-tier system for revamped MM2H programme

PETALING JAYA: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has unveiled a revamped version of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme which now has three tiers – Silver, Gold and Platinum. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said each tier will have specific eligibility requirements. The type of entry visa available to applicants will also vary...