MOTAC enhances MM2H programme for transparency, effectiveness

PUTRAJAYA:  The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) is strengthening the systems and processes of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme to ensure its transparency, effectiveness and smoother operations.  Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said MOTAC will continue to closely monitor the operations of MM2H operators to ensure all services remain transparent, […]

Online application for MM2H soon

KUCHING: The ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is currently developing an online system for applying for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he has instructed the ministry officers to expedite work on the system. “Currently, the online system is under construction, and I have instructed the […]

Start small with new MM2H rules

KUCHING: Sarawak will adopt a measured approach to the revamped Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, starting with a limited land offering for participants. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said this decision was due to the high deposit requirement stipulated in the new federal guidelines. “Implementing […]

Ministry to meet with Abang Jo on MM2H issues

KUCHING: The federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) is scheduled to meet with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg soon to discuss issues related to the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme. Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this at […]

MM2H operators must have RM200,000 capital

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) has increased the minimum paid-up capital requirement for Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme operators to RM200,000. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the new requirement was designed to enhance the credibility and accountability of licensed MM2H operators and provide greater protection to participants. “Among […]

Sheda seeks quick resolution to licence suspension

KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) has called for a quick resolution to the recent suspension of licences of MM2H agents. SHEDA President, Augustine C.H Wong acknowledged that whilst there may have been reasons behind theimplementation, it was also important that all parties focus on maintaining momentum in elevating Sarawak as an […]

Hey, allow us to run our own MM2H!

MM2H should be discussed together, not just MoTAC having full authority to say this, say that. Sabah and Sarawak just have to follow? No. I’m very, very disappointed. – Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah SARAWAK has always had a unique position within Malaysia. The state’s autonomy has been a point of contention and pride, […]

MM2H programme remains unchanged

KUCHING:  Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing clarified that currently there was no latest announcement regarding the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme. He made the explanation through his official Facebook wall post in response to a recent news article about MM2H programme published by Knowledge Management Center (KMC) of IRIS […]

MP’s misleading comments on MM2H programme slammed

KUCHING: The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme contributes to the country’s economic growth by being open to applicants from all countries, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said the recent comment made by Masjid Tanah MP Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin on the MM2H programme has sparked racial […]

Sarawak sees exponential growth in Malaysia My Second Home approvals

KUCHING: Sarawak is emerging as the preferred location for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, experiencing a remarkable 25-fold surge in approved applications this year, compared to just 27 in 2021. According to co-founder and Juwai IQI CEO Kashif Ansari, Sarawak has already approved 406 applications as of July, with an anticipated total of […]