Expatriate Forums in Malaysia

penny · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:28 pm Post subject:

When I did the 5 yr FD HSBC issued a Statement for Immigration with the deposit and maturity dates. I can only presume it'd be the same for the new one yr FD.

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Skyking2 · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:29 am Post subject:

I've been here 3 years in Sarawak on a work permit visa renewed every year, Bought a property this month in Sarawak as well as my residence for RM350K. Now do I qualify for MMSH? Being employed as a pilot, does my company still need to ask for a work permit or am I ok for the next 10 years without one?
Regards
Skyking2

Jack · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:01 pm Post subject:

Skyking,

As you can not work under MMSH, I would not advise you to go for it.
You can check all the requirements by followint the hereafter link: Malaysia My Second Home

Skyking2 · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks Jack
Yep it seems there are a few loopholes in the system. According to the written rules, definitely no work allowed. However under the unwritten rules, one can and most are doing it legally.... My lawyers connection have been discussing at length and still maintain it can be done Confused

It would surely make my life easier instead of being bound to one company's employment at all time
So will update you guys once I can see a bit more clearly through the muddy water
Cheers Cool

Skyking2 · Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:44 am Post subject:

Latest update for MMSH for Sarawak:

In a recent case, a British retired couple (Wife Sarawakian) went trough the process:
Property must be a minimum of RM300K and your visa is only for 3 years at a time. The time from the initial application until you receive your visa will also be deducted, ie if it takes 3 months, then your visa period will be 2 years and 9 months....

So better off applying for West Malaysia or Sabah Surprised

Skyking2

jacce1 · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: help!

I have a question; I’m fairly young, 23 and am thinking of buying 2 shops/buildings in Malaysia within the next year or two, which would total almost close to RM1, 000,000. This would be paid for out right. Since both will be investment proprieties and as such would make an income every month, would this income be considered "work" under the MMSH rules? I may even invest and open a business or two, but first want to know if this would also be breaking the "working" rule. I am thinking of applying for MMSH, I can easily put the RM150, 000 in a fixed account and prove an income of RM7, 000 a month via tax returns and income from proprieties, but just wanted to know if my investing in Malaysian businesses and/or proprieties would hinder my chances of getting a MMSH Visa. I will not be working for any company in Malaysia and have no American company that I work for. I work for my self, so I can not have any kind of employment letter from an employer, since my employer is me. Also, does anyone know if there is a limit to how many times a MMSH Visa can be re-new? Is 10 years the max? Thank You.

aubella · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:19 pm Post subject:

Dear jacce1,

There is no age requirement for MM2H program, even applicant aged 19 can apply.

You will need to have equivalent of RM 300,000.00 in a bank account outside Malaysia to prove that you have the financial capability.

Your investment in Malaysian properties and private business neither increase nor decrease your chance of getting the MM2H approval. Your income from non-Malaysian source will improve your chance of getting the approval.

MM2H visa can be renew as long as you wish, provided you have sufficient fixed-deposit in the Malaysian bank and you have not become a prohibited person under Immigration Act of Malaysia.

If you wish to ask more questions regarding MM2H, feel free to let me know. I am from an official agency licensed by Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia.

Vincent
Aubella (MM2H) Sdn. Bhd.
Aubella - Your Guide to The Good Life.

Volker · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject: MM2H / Not Married Couple

Hi there,

we are a german couple closing in on the 50ies and intending to retire early in Malaysia. We are not married, having one child together.

The child is even born in Malaysia ("buantan Malaysia" so to say Very Happy

) as we have lived and worked in Malaysia for 5 years some time ago.

At the working stage my "wife" was also living here on a dependant pass (german embassy issued some kind of letter confirming that this "partnership" does not contravene german law and is now considered as a common way of life).

MM2H regulation requires a legal marriage certificate to qualify as a "couple" -or- to pay up a second time.

Anyway around this criteria? Any first hand experience?

Cheers,
Volker

aubella · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject:

Dear Mr Volker,

The requirement for marriage certificate is definitely part of the condition for MM2H program. I can see that you already know if you do not have the certificate, most likely the government will treat both of you as two independent applications.

There was a case of which a UK "couple" in the same exact situation as yours who were rejected, as the letter from the embassy only prove the bond of "friendship" between the couple.

Ultimately, a marriage certificate from anywhere in the world is needed if you want your "wife" to be part of your application.

Nonetheless, if we could find a better solution for your case in the near future, we would definitely let you know.

Regards,

Vincent Fong
Aubella - Malaysia My Second Home