Super explanation of the three tiers. Is there a provision for an applicant to change tiers? For example, if I apply and then get approved for Silver, but decide one year later that I wish to upgrade to Gold, or even Platinum, and have the monies ready for transfer, will they approve this?
I absolutely love this video. I've lived in the west my entire life, first in the states then in Canada. For the last 3 years I have been seriously contemplating moving. There are so many reasons why I want to leave, but the most important one to me is that Canada does not align with my faith and principals as a muslim. I visited Malaysia when I was 19 and loved it so much. I've been planning a trip to southeast asia with my family in Sept... and I am doing so because I want to show them what life could be like somewhere else, how the quality of our life can improve so drastically by changing locations. I want to live in a place where wearing the hijab is normal, hearing the azan is a part of daily life, where there are ample places to pray... I feel our parents moved to the west wanting to give us a better life and alhamdulilah they have, but as the years pass these places no longer serve us... in fact they've begun to feel suffocating. Thank you for sharing this information about the new visa process!!! I am so glad to know they've made getting residency easier. It's something I definitely want to look into in the near future.
Thank you, I share all the sentiments you’ve voiced here and Alhamdulillah Malaysia is a beautiful place for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. IA I hope you find the best place for your family. I’ll share another video soon on the shorter term digital nomad visa 👍
@OliveDreams: I sense ungratefulness in your statement made here. You would never have the money or wealth that you have accumulated living either in Canada or Australia to live comfortably in Malaysia if you lived in Malaysia all your life. The reason your parents moved to Canada or Australia is for the opportunities. Now that you had them & created wealth you can spend your twilight years comfortably in Malaysia because you have the money. People who have lived all their lives is Malaysia don’t have the money you have to enjoy themselves. You are ungrateful & won’t be happy anywhere. It’s stifling why? You can practise your own religion anywhere in Canada or Australia, but no you are not happy with that & the reason is that you want everyone else to conform to your views, ideas & beliefs. Stop being a whinging fool.
while reading your comment , I found myself so much in the entire things that u mentioned. I wish you Allah's help in this good step and may Allah make it possible for me as well to get our of Canada together with my son.
I went to Malaysia last year for my academic internship and absolutely loved it. The people are very friendly and generous. It's definitely a very safe place to stay and also perfect for Muslims because of Islamic practice, halal food and every other thing. Would love to come back again and this time for a long time. Thanks for the video! ♥️
@@WxM3008WxM I stayed in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu and also Malacca (for a short period though). Absolutely loved it. KL, Malacca these are really fast paced. KT on the other hand is more reserved and calmer. Love everything about Malaysia ♥️
@@sairathemusafir absolutely, it's a safe place for people of all religion. The religious harmony in Malaysia is highly appreciable. People are really kind ♥️
@malaysiangirl7523 bismillAAh, I rather ask a Malay directly iso of Mr XYZ. could u if possible help us in guiding with regards to income generation in Malaysia be it corporate world,stocks,crypto or any halal business after arriving on a mm2h visa. Thank you.
Last year I spent a family holiday in Malaysia it was my second holiday, my family loved the country, very modern, first class facilities and Cameron Highlands was very cool and enjoyable. I'm planning my summer holiday 2024 to Malaysia and Indonesia, In Sha Allah.
Love that! We are on a slow travel adventure through SE Asia and at the same time shopping for a place to move to, residence! We have lived in S. Korea for many years and love Asia, missed it during the 3 years back in the US (after retiring from my job in Korea). At first we thought we would move to Makati, Philippines as we have been there many times and is very American-friendly, but we stayed in KL, Penang and Langkawi for 3 months. KL is a very well developed city, at undeveloped cost of living...amazing. Transportation (very important to us) is one of the best in the world. The diversity issue, you spoke very well of, is sublime. Malay/Islam, Chinese/Buddhist and Indian/Hindu...all good. The people are the friendliest in SE Asia, they make eye contact and you can see they are all good & genuine people. We are also not done with our slow travel (currently in Da Nang, Viet) but I already miss Malaysia! Can't wait for the new MM2H program to be released, I already have an agent. By the way Penang is fantastic and when we get a bit older, will move there from KL as it is a bit slower...thanks.
That's amazing! My husband spent a month in Da Nang and absolutely loved it! We're looking forward to visiting more of SE Asia as a family. Let me know if you have any recommendations for must-visit cities in S. Korea, bc that's also on our list :)
What about the fact that Malaysia seems to be taking the all gas, no breaks approach to destroying its nature? And the fact that all of the forests and mountains have been sold to the highest bidder?
@@RobertRitchie-re5ptwhat about the western governments openly support finance Israeli genocidal campaign? No shame whatsoever? No conscience? Did Hamas happened in vacuum? Was there no brutality against the Palestinians before Hamas came through? Cause and effect. In Malaysia we are fiercely independent. We are not sellouts AND we are NOT HYPOCRITES.
I am from India. As a Muslim my favorite countries are Malaysia, Qatar and Kuwait. And according to Dr Zakir Naik Malaysia is the best Islamic country. Very needed video topic
Yes if you’re a Muslim then it’s your ideal place. Otherwise it’s not fair to promote Malaysia when it is steeped in prejudice. Most Malaysian Chinese & Indians have left & migrated to western countries. Why??
As others have commented, the Malaysian government hasn't given a lot of clarity since these new MM2H options were released. Some are speculating that minor revisions might be applied after the government evaluates how well received it is. I believe many will do the wait & see approach before making any kind of commitment. Fingers crossed 🤞 A video on the digital nomad visa would great. There's also the Sarawak MM2H program, a retirement visa option on the island of Borneo.
I am interested to apply for this retirement visa in Sarawak MM2H. I was born in Sarawak and am American citizenship holder. I can get my own family to be our sponsors. Is one sponsor for 2 of us good? We have no children. The quality of living based in Malaysia with our American currency converts to Malaysian ringgit, we are so excited about it. I hear the health care, dental care system are top notch and way cheaper than America. Foods are delicious and cheap. The nature, mountains, beaches are breathtaking. Malaysians are known for friendly, helpful, respectful, and hospitable. We can’t wait for the day to come. Having lived in America for 33 years, we are looking forward to enjoying our retirement life in Malaysia.
I truly agree that Malaysia is modern and well known for good medical care. Last month, I visited Kuala Lumpur and it felt like I was in New York City. Food is good too, second only to Bangkok, Thailand. One thing to keep in mind though, tropical diseases like the mosquito borne dengue and the likes are still prevalent in the country, especially in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding areas. This is something that westerners are at greater risk for because they tend to wear shorts and T-shirts because of the warm weather.
@@sairathemusafir We here in California take it for granted because we are in a desert environment. There are some mosquitoes here, but there’s a government agency that is ready to release neutered mosquitoes into the population if there’s a discovery that they are transmitting disease. After a month of returning from South East Asia, all my mosquito bites have healed. 👍
Also there's halal sushi place, halal chinese restaurant, nasi kandar, and resting cost is amazing too, around $300 got whole apartment with 3 BR, nice quite green area, not too far from park where early in the morning you'll see old people mainly Chinese Malaysian doing tai chi, and the other side there's joghing track some public equipment or can just find a place to sit and relax breathe nice air. Yes, forget about citizen ship, to get PR it's not easy over there. Just make sure find a place near by supermarket all shopping center, traffic is too much but not as bad as jakarta (Indonesia) I believe. But these was years ago experience. Now more infrastructures i believe l, coz when i was there there's some projects going on around the area I stayed. Husband and I also put eyes on Oman, still do some searching. I personally would love to know any similar possibility for Brunei Darussalam too.
I have been watching alot of videos on Oman, and UAE...Oman is expensive (compared to Malaysia), and schooling is extremely expensive. Also, groceries, rent and general cost of living is much higher.
@@muayboran4life but still cheaper than 🇨🇦 + need to improve Arabic too, hopefully by practice a lot. We only have fur babies so school is not an issue also, I'm Indonesian and my family is still there, that's also the reason why we don't choose Malaysia. Alhamdulillah more options now, and yes I also heard about rantau visa, I pass all visa related to my in-law that is currently living in Egypt. So Malaysia could be their next move, In Shaa Allaah
Please pray for our family, may Allah Subhan Allahu Tayala help us to settle in Malaysia. Last Jumma's incident in Delhi I'm really upset and scared of the future of Muslim ummah of India. May Allah save Muslims. Ameen.
The incident in Delhi would not have happened if the prayers were held in a place where they are supposed to be held. If they block the traffic for prayers that event will happen again and again. Even in Malaysia that and of behavior is not allowed.
Dont think about running away from our homeland leaving somany deprived Muslims living under fear of lost due to current situations looming around them from the Hindutva govt policies which apprently are made for making Muslims insecure. But it is our homeland.Our ancestors shed their blood for our nation against British.We need to stand against these Hindutva zealots with the last breath we have to protect and defend our nation. There are millions of Hindus who are also against this racist and communal forces. They will stand with us like they did against British. Allah is there. The sun will rise again. Stay strong. Keep our Emaan.We should stand for the poor who have no place to go.
@@adelferoz4168 They didn't block the road Sir. Can you tell me what was the mistake of the two Muslim train passengers who brutally shot by a Hindu stupid Constable? There are hundreds of such incidents.
@Fana252 I haven't heard any Constable shooting anybody, but if they have done so, then, there's wrong and should be punished by law. What I am saying is that prayers cannot be said by blocking traffic on the road. And yes, that is exactly what happens in many Indian cities. It was common in Mumbai in their dominated area's. I don't know whether they have stopped now. But you should check it out. Now they have started this in many cities of France and Belgium too.
@@adelferoz4168if they dont have enough space they have to pray on the road and for your information we are not rioting on the roads like bajrangdal do it, on Ram navami attacking masjids and planting rss flags on top of masjids. They were given ground to pray on jumua but these bajrang scoundrels has blocked that too by the court order. If you are not upto date pls dont try to be a scholar. Increase in population needs amenities and facilities bro.. Being neutral doesn't give you any benefits from andh bahkts or their Mafia bosses.
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I went there some years ago, but found it very hot. I found the trains were light years ahead of other Asian countries. The food was more inclined for an Asian palate and you could soon put your tummy out, depending on where you eat!
Tummy issues are def one of the downsides of travel! We read a lot of restaurant reviews and eat at places that are more crowded. The heat is real in SE Asia for sure, but thanks to air conditioning, it's bearable :)
Your husband really loves you.He protects you legally.So.Be Nice to him..Secons.You are not a musafir.You are a good human and welcome always to every where.
Malaysia is my second home after India... I thought of Canada earlier and dropped that idea... Malaysians are very friendly and very good for Muslims...
Regarding the hot weather and humidity. There is all year round the best cool weather ever, where no need for Airconditioning neither heating, go to Cameron highland.
What we heard is that the new MM2H regulations are still under review and seemingly was announced too early. At the moment they are apparently not processing anything and await cabinet approval and the MM2H agents do expect an income requirement to be added. Also note that the permanent Residency under the top tier is not guaranteed, it remains an application and insiders believe it is not going to be that straight forward. Malaysia is indeed a wonderful country and hope they get the MM2H back on track.
@@ashtriana1 expensive and very tight place. With the same amount money, u can get a nice Semi D house or luxury condo at central KL. Even singaporean tends to come malaysia always bcoz singapore is too dense
Language wise everyone understands English. Monthly expense: 1K RM for 1 bhk, 200 RM for utilities like electricity, water and internet, and 1K RM are enough for one month for 1 person
English is widely used in Msia. Everything important (signboards, apps, menus, instructions, manuals etc etc) is written in english. If u need to go to the hospital, clinics, dentists. police station, government agencies, law firms, or u need plumbing service, AC repairs, car mechanic or anywhere really, if u know english, there won't be an issue. There are also multiple english speaking local radio stations & tv channels, too many I can't even give give a number. Basically, u can live a great life in Msia without learning the local languages. But if u do learn a local language, even better but there's no real need to
Salam Saira..been watching a few videos now on Malaysia. Looking to move out the UK and i am a Nurse so i will have to find a job first before i can think about moving
Its hard to get a job in Malaysia as a foreigner. Malaysia job market is very closed to foreigners except to top level executives. The government prioritizes the locals first.
Another point that foreigners always point out about Malaysia is their English proficiency. Knowing their language would be a huge plus, but you can definitely get by just by knowing English.
Sounds interesting... thank you for your information. I am from germany, living in Bangkok and switch between Bangkok and Langkawi 3 times a year. the platin program sounds interesting.
This could have been more informative IMO. Like what do you get with this visa program is it just temporary residence? Then how do you renew it and can that money be taken out if you need to without affecting your visa status? Are you allowed to work there full time, is healthcare included or provided by the government? Are Children’s education and tuition covered by the government, how are you taxed, is there any language differences we should be aware of etc?
Don't expect renewal of visas to be automatic and easy in Malaysia , they have stopped and started the MM2H program sso many times with different conditions every time , which means renewal is not obvious .We gave up on MM2H after 10 years
Forigners will take all the jobs, local be unemployed in their own country, even now many local can't effort to buy own house and live in rented house, difficult to find proper job for many local , wake up please ....
Thank you for the positive comments about Malaysia. I was told that MM2H participants get tax free vehicle importation, but Malaysian expats abroad are only given 50% of that. Getting tough to bring back my V8 Stang with expensive import tax.
What is the cost of living in Malaysia, the housing-cost, jobs - what type, what wages, how much a minimum worker gets and how much is needed to go through the expenses, the monthly bills etc can you make another video with all this info, please and thank you
@sairathemusafir for these MM2H programs you mentioned renewals after the term for example 5yr silver option. Would we need to keep $100k in the account to renew? Let’s say we spend $50k after the first year to buy property, do we need to add that $50k back into the account before we can renew for another 5 yrs?
Best of luck, InshaAllah Khayr! Saudi is more expensive than Malaysia, Indonesia and Turkiye, but of course there are numerous benefits to being in the KSA as well!
Salam sis. I'm from India & would LOVE to move to Malaysia. My dad sent me this video like "Here's your chance". But can you please make the other video on Digital Nomad Pass? And can you pls explain if someone doesn't qualify for the silver tier (cuz of insufficient funds), what can one do?
Wasalam, I'm so glad you guys found my channel! Here's the video on the digital nomad visa, I hope you find it helpful: ruclips.net/video/MafKbh-IMw0/видео.html
❤❤❤Please sister, could you please make content about medical care, which kind of medical insurance to take for european retired ( from Switzerland), what are the best medical centers in malaysia? Are their anywhere or only in big cities? Etc...Thank you very much for your precious videos !
Thank you so much for the comment! I'm sorry I can't speak to the medical system in Malaysia as we only stay there 3 months at a time for the moment. But I think there are other youtubers living there and making such videos. From my visits, I've seen hospitals and medical care all over Kuala Lumpur. We did go to the dentist a few times, and they were so professional, lovely and very cheap even to pay without insurance ($20 cleaning). Best of luck sister!
Are the pharmacies similar to Thailand? One of the main reasons we are moving to Thailand is because my wife and I can get whatever we need over the counter. (Not druggies 😁) more like anti-aging stuff like HGH. Currently live in Ibiza Spain been here for a year. Left the US in 2021 couldn’t be happier.
Haven't been to Thailand yet, so I'm not sure, but I have been able to pick up most OTC medications (or a version of them). Pharmacists are super friendly and helpful here! Totally agree with you, we're also super happy we decided to leave California.
Hey, great video & accurate insights. Will appreciate it if you can share some information on 1) What are the rentals like for a 2 bedroom studio? 2)Do banks pay interest on your investment deposit? 3) How easy or difficult it is for foreign students to take admission in universities or colleges?
Sorry I don't have answers to questions 2 and 3. As for apartment rentals, you can probably get a 2 bedroom apartment (near city center) for around $700 USD per month, with a 1-year lease. Further from city center will be eveen cheaper, and the apartment buildings are SO nice here! Airbnb is more expensive of course. Overall, super affordable!
As an hijrah south african muslim we.love the country its people.its diversity the halaal hub we just wish that the government can look at residency programs like other countries. I have being on the mm2h for the last 10 years.. We also need the banks to be more friendly with business banking as its not so easy.. As expat we need certain things to be easy and accessible for expats
Iam so interested in moving there. The standard of living seems so high there for the low cost compared to here in California. The only concern I have is my parents who are elderly and how they will adjust to Malaysia if they have to move with me. But its good to know Healthcare is great there
Try visiting with your parents, they may love it too. So much ease of movement and wonderful apartment buildings facilities like yoga areas, swimming pools, gym, reading and recreation areas. Many apartments are also connected to malls, so it’s easy to pick up necessities. Good luck!
Assalamualaikum Saira, Amazing video! When is the video about Digital Nomad Visa coming out? Is there anyway you can move to Malaysia if you're under 30?
Fantastic information… Looking for retirement outside the USA, just becoming more and more expensive to live here…and the political climate is getting out of control, recently had a horrible incident and I am worried that it’s only going to get worse..
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Saira -excellent presentation. I always suggest that people visit the country and different regions before they make a firm commitment. One important aspect of Malaysia is the fact that it is something of a Confederation that consists of three distinctive regions. West Malaysia is strongly Malay with substantial Chinese and Indian communities. But East Malaysia (aka Bornean Malaysia -Sarawak and Sabah) have more balanced ethnic compositions. In fact Christians are a majority. The largest group are indigenous Dayaks with Chinese and Malays about equal. Both Sarawak and Sabah have State constitutions enshrining freedom of religion, with no preference of any religion. Generally the religious tensions are lower in East Malaysia. There is now party that pushes Malay superiority or the idea that other people's worship or celebration (even those that involve the eating of pork or drinking) should be of concern to Malays. Issues such as the Bible in Malay using "Allah" for God, or having a vendor that cooks pork in the same food court as a halal vendor are not issues. People attend mutual events and their children attend mixed schools with accomodation for children of all faiths. These are often big issues in other Malaysian States. They also have autonomy in Immigration, Land Laws, and Tourism. That means they have their own version of the Malaysian My Second Home Program. It was originally geared for retirees over fifty, but has some accomodations for those down to age thirty (more financial commitments though). All classes must fulfil the basic financial guidelines. Some older sites may give out-of-date rules. One thing that has stayed the same is a different cost for single (=Si) applicants vs. Couples (=Co). Currently the financial requirements for a ten year (5+5) Sarawak MM2H visa is 1) Foreign Salary/Pension of RM7000(Si) or RM 10,000 (Co) each month. That's roughly $1500/$2125 per month. OR One can demonstrate one has a steady foreign savings account of RM 50,000 (Single) or Rm100,000 (Couple) 2) Establish a fixed deposit in a Sarawak based bank of RM 150,000 (Si) or RM 300,000 (Co). That's roughly US$32.000/$64,000. But one is allowed after 1 year to withdraw 40% of that to cover medical, student educational expenses, or the purchase of property or a car. Now for those under 50 who can meet the above financial requirements... - 30-49 years of age (w/ children) minor dependents must be enrolled in local Sarawak educational institution. OR (w/out children or children enrolled elsewhere) Purchase of Residential Property in Sarawak appraised at price of > RM 600,000 (@$130,000) OR Individual undergoing long-term medical treatment program in Sarawak certified by Private or Gov't physician registered with Malaysian Medical Council. Anyone on a S-MM2H visa may purchase RESIDENTIAL property in Sarawak. There is a minimal purchase price of RM600,000 in Kuching (Rm500k elsewhere) for landed property; under the land code there is no minimum floor for strata property (condos). One may apply under a Sarawak licensed agent or a Sarawak Citizen. There is a security bond guarantee that's variable based on country (roughly RM 500-2500 depending on whether ASEAN or other location) . Local health insurance coverage, a Letter of Good Behavior from original country. Medical Report taken in Sarawak and confirmed by Government Medical Officer demonstrating the applicant is not using illegal drugs, or has a transmissible medical disease (e.g. STD, Tuberculosis). Dependents received a one-year educational visa or Short-Term 1 year renewable visa. Children under 21 and a parent of the principal applicant will receive a renewable one year social visit visa.
I haven't gone through the process myself, but I've heard that the renewal is not too complicated (keep in mind, any time you're dealing with bureaucracy of any country, it's a runaround). If your renewal is denied, you would have to leave the country, but you don't lose any property you purchased during your stay.
I like your video very much. Thank you for clarification all those points, my question is do you have a mission three points of getting a resident in Malaysia I think you’ve mentioned hundred thousand 250 k and US$450,000 for permanent residence , Can you just please explain look like fighting me the 250,000 100,000 and 450,000 which is you have to put on the bank, for how long and what is the interest rate on those amount do you receive ? Can you use the amount of Fund to purchase the property instead keeping in the bank thanking you
Thanks for this video. Can you talk about the Muslim family environment? Like do they have lots of places for Muslim families to go to. Also what about Muslim ladies? What kinds of places do they accommodate for Muslim hijaby ladies? Thanks
I'll make a video soon about how family friendly Kuala Lumpur is, but in short: it's great for families and even Muslim sisters. I went out alone in KL several times, and always felt safe!
The country is a muslim majority nation with Islam as its official religion but with a modern western influence. It is not an islamic country. Figure it out.
Thanks for the information, very helpful. Does the option of including children and parents only apply to the Platinum program, or to Silver and gold as well? Thanks!
India feels unsafe to live in as a muslims nowadays. I want to live here, make it my primary home with my family. To be safe. I also want to explore the culture. Also, girl...we have the same real name and I wish to travel the world. It's just, I wish without the family restraints. I recently started blogging and all. But it would be wonderful if you could make a video about how people with special needs can be facilitated because I have ADHD, Dyslexia, dysgraphia and Auditory Processing Disorder.
Thanks for all the wonderful information and the details so very helpful. Appreciate all your effort. You said the three levels of residency are renewable, what is the process of renewal? Just curious.
You’re welcome! My understanding is that you have to apply for renewal and it is granted based on your current portfolio. I’ve never gone thru the process myself, so I’m not 💯 sure, sorry!
Thank you for the video. Quick question: Can you please make a video on if someone has a counselor qualification and wants to work from Malaysia for a company outside Malaysia, in which visa category does he falls into? Also, i have some queries regarding counselling in Malaysia, would you be kind enough to refer me to a practicing counselor in Malaysia? Thanks a lot
Hi friends, I just posted a video on the DE Rentau digital nomad visa as well. Check it out here:
ruclips.net/video/MafKbh-IMw0/видео.html
Can you please do a video on career opportunities in Malaysia :)
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Hi Saira, how can I obtain a reputable agent to apply for the MM2H visa. Thank you for your help.
Super explanation of the three tiers. Is there a provision for an applicant to change tiers? For example, if I apply and then get approved for Silver, but decide one year later that I wish to upgrade to Gold, or even Platinum, and have the monies ready for transfer, will they approve this?
@@Adair9800 I'm not sure they would allow that, but you can certainly reach out to them and ask!
I absolutely love this video. I've lived in the west my entire life, first in the states then in Canada. For the last 3 years I have been seriously contemplating moving. There are so many reasons why I want to leave, but the most important one to me is that Canada does not align with my faith and principals as a muslim. I visited Malaysia when I was 19 and loved it so much. I've been planning a trip to southeast asia with my family in Sept... and I am doing so because I want to show them what life could be like somewhere else, how the quality of our life can improve so drastically by changing locations. I want to live in a place where wearing the hijab is normal, hearing the azan is a part of daily life, where there are ample places to pray... I feel our parents moved to the west wanting to give us a better life and alhamdulilah they have, but as the years pass these places no longer serve us... in fact they've begun to feel suffocating. Thank you for sharing this information about the new visa process!!! I am so glad to know they've made getting residency easier. It's something I definitely want to look into in the near future.
Thank you, I share all the sentiments you’ve voiced here and Alhamdulillah Malaysia is a beautiful place for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. IA I hope you find the best place for your family. I’ll share another video soon on the shorter term digital nomad visa 👍
@OliveDreams: I sense ungratefulness in your statement made here. You would never have the money or wealth that you have accumulated living either in Canada or Australia to live comfortably in Malaysia if you lived in Malaysia all your life. The reason your parents moved to Canada or Australia is for the opportunities. Now that you had them & created wealth you can spend your twilight years comfortably in Malaysia because you have the money. People who have lived all their lives is Malaysia don’t have the money you have to enjoy themselves. You are ungrateful & won’t be happy anywhere. It’s stifling why? You can practise your own religion anywhere in Canada or Australia, but no you are not happy with that & the reason is that you want everyone else to conform to your views, ideas & beliefs. Stop being a whinging fool.
I guess Malaysia would be an ideal place for you @OliveDreams!
while reading your comment , I found myself so much in the entire things that u mentioned. I wish you Allah's help in this good step and may Allah make it possible for me as well to get our of Canada together with my son.
I went to Malaysia last year for my academic internship and absolutely loved it. The people are very friendly and generous. It's definitely a very safe place to stay and also perfect for Muslims because of Islamic practice, halal food and every other thing. Would love to come back again and this time for a long time.
Thanks for the video! ♥️
Where did you stay bro? Which cities you liked best? Thanks
You're so welcome! I totally agree with you, Malaysia is a lovely place for Muslim families! Non-Muslims like it too!
@@WxM3008WxM I stayed in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu and also Malacca (for a short period though).
Absolutely loved it. KL, Malacca these are really fast paced. KT on the other hand is more reserved and calmer.
Love everything about Malaysia ♥️
@@sairathemusafir absolutely, it's a safe place for people of all religion. The religious harmony in Malaysia is highly appreciable. People are really kind ♥️
@@NafisSadekeen There's no religious harmony. Non Muslims face massive restrictions in their religions
Malaysian here. Please come and stay here and make this your 2nd home. We're happy when you are happy here. 😊
That's so kind of you! Your people and culture are wonderful :)
Terima kasih
Saya suka Malay... Nasi lamak... My fav break fast... My sisters and brothers are there..
@@jermyhassan sama sama!
@@sairathemusafir dari mana?
Malaysia is a very good place for Muslim families.
Definitely not to others!🤣🤣
@@scpmdthow do you know? Most foreigners come to Malaysia sometimes illegally and dont want to leave.
Malaysian here smiling for every point you gave😊😊😊😊
Your people and culture are awesome 🥰
@@sairathemusafir JazakAllah Khair ♥️♥️♥️
@malaysiangirl7523 bismillAAh, I rather ask a Malay directly iso of Mr XYZ. could u if possible help us in guiding with regards to income generation in Malaysia be it corporate world,stocks,crypto or any halal business after arriving on a mm2h visa. Thank you.
Last year I spent a family holiday in Malaysia it was my second holiday, my family loved the country, very modern, first class facilities and Cameron Highlands was very cool and enjoyable. I'm planning my summer holiday 2024 to Malaysia and Indonesia, In Sha Allah.
Love that! We are on a slow travel adventure through SE Asia and at the same time shopping for a place to move to, residence! We have lived in S. Korea for many years and love Asia, missed it during the 3 years back in the US (after retiring from my job in Korea). At first we thought we would move to Makati, Philippines as we have been there many times and is very American-friendly, but we stayed in KL, Penang and Langkawi for 3 months. KL is a very well developed city, at undeveloped cost of living...amazing. Transportation (very important to us) is one of the best in the world. The diversity issue, you spoke very well of, is sublime. Malay/Islam, Chinese/Buddhist and Indian/Hindu...all good. The people are the friendliest in SE Asia, they make eye contact and you can see they are all good & genuine people. We are also not done with our slow travel (currently in Da Nang, Viet) but I already miss Malaysia! Can't wait for the new MM2H program to be released, I already have an agent. By the way Penang is fantastic and when we get a bit older, will move there from KL as it is a bit slower...thanks.
That's amazing! My husband spent a month in Da Nang and absolutely loved it! We're looking forward to visiting more of SE Asia as a family. Let me know if you have any recommendations for must-visit cities in S. Korea, bc that's also on our list :)
What about the government openly supporting Hamas
What about the fact that Malaysia seems to be taking the all gas, no breaks approach to destroying its nature? And the fact that all of the forests and mountains have been sold to the highest bidder?
@@RobertRitchie-re5pt if the government condemned Hamas, they could lose badly in the next election lol
@@RobertRitchie-re5ptwhat about the western governments openly support finance Israeli genocidal campaign? No shame whatsoever? No conscience? Did Hamas happened in vacuum? Was there no brutality against the Palestinians before Hamas came through? Cause and effect. In Malaysia we are fiercely independent. We are not sellouts AND we are NOT HYPOCRITES.
I am from India. As a Muslim my favorite countries are Malaysia, Qatar and Kuwait. And according to Dr Zakir Naik Malaysia is the best Islamic country. Very needed video topic
Yes if you’re a Muslim then it’s your ideal place. Otherwise it’s not fair to promote Malaysia when it is steeped in prejudice. Most Malaysian Chinese & Indians have left & migrated to western countries. Why??
Because they are rascist
@@scpmdtwhere did u get this B ---- , typical Indian 🙄
FYI Malaysia is not an Islamic country.
It's the best Islamic country only if you're Malay or Bumiputra 👍
As others have commented, the Malaysian government hasn't given a lot of clarity since these new MM2H options were released. Some are speculating that minor revisions might be applied after the government evaluates how well received it is. I believe many will do the wait & see approach before making any kind of commitment. Fingers crossed 🤞
A video on the digital nomad visa would great. There's also the Sarawak MM2H program, a retirement visa option on the island of Borneo.
I am interested to apply for this retirement visa in Sarawak MM2H. I was born in Sarawak and am American citizenship holder. I can get my own family to be our sponsors. Is one sponsor for 2 of us good? We have no children. The quality of living based in Malaysia with our American currency converts to Malaysian ringgit, we are so excited about it. I hear the health care, dental care system are top notch and way cheaper than America. Foods are delicious and cheap. The nature, mountains, beaches are breathtaking. Malaysians are known for friendly, helpful, respectful, and hospitable. We can’t wait for the day to come. Having lived in America for 33 years, we are looking forward to enjoying our retirement life in Malaysia.
I truly agree that Malaysia is modern and well known for good medical care. Last month, I visited Kuala Lumpur and it felt like I was in New York City. Food is good too, second only to Bangkok, Thailand.
One thing to keep in mind though, tropical diseases like the mosquito borne dengue and the likes are still prevalent in the country, especially in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding areas. This is something that westerners are at greater risk for because they tend to wear shorts and T-shirts because of the warm weather.
Thank you for the tip about the mosquitoes! No place is perfect of course, but KL comes close on my list!
@@sairathemusafir We here in California take it for granted because we are in a desert environment. There are some mosquitoes here, but there’s a government agency that is ready to release neutered mosquitoes into the population if there’s a discovery that they are transmitting disease. After a month of returning from South East Asia, all my mosquito bites have healed. 👍
@@heythave we lived by the SF Bay, and still got mosquito bites 😅 but def mosquitoes are also common in SE Asia and Pakistan
Also there's halal sushi place, halal chinese restaurant, nasi kandar, and resting cost is amazing too, around $300 got whole apartment with 3 BR, nice quite green area, not too far from park where early in the morning you'll see old people mainly Chinese Malaysian doing tai chi, and the other side there's joghing track some public equipment or can just find a place to sit and relax breathe nice air.
Yes, forget about citizen ship, to get PR it's not easy over there.
Just make sure find a place near by supermarket all shopping center, traffic is too much but not as bad as jakarta (Indonesia) I believe. But these was years ago experience. Now more infrastructures i believe l, coz when i was there there's some projects going on around the area I stayed.
Husband and I also put eyes on Oman, still do some searching. I personally would love to know any similar possibility for Brunei Darussalam too.
I have been watching alot of videos on Oman, and UAE...Oman is expensive (compared to Malaysia), and schooling is extremely expensive. Also, groceries, rent and general cost of living is much higher.
@@muayboran4life but still cheaper than 🇨🇦 + need to improve Arabic too, hopefully by practice a lot. We only have fur babies so school is not an issue also, I'm Indonesian and my family is still there, that's also the reason why we don't choose Malaysia. Alhamdulillah more options now, and yes I also heard about rantau visa, I pass all visa related to my in-law that is currently living in Egypt. So Malaysia could be their next move, In Shaa Allaah
@@muayboran4life Oman is very racist. they will never give you passport.
Please pray for our family, may Allah Subhan Allahu Tayala help us to settle in Malaysia. Last Jumma's incident in Delhi I'm really upset and scared of the future of Muslim ummah of India. May Allah save Muslims. Ameen.
The incident in Delhi would not have happened if the prayers were held in a place where they are supposed to be held. If they block the traffic for prayers that event will happen again and again. Even in Malaysia that and of behavior is not allowed.
Dont think about running away from our homeland leaving somany deprived Muslims living under fear of lost due to current situations looming around them from the Hindutva govt policies which apprently are made for making Muslims insecure. But it is our homeland.Our ancestors shed their blood for our nation against British.We need to stand against these Hindutva zealots with the last breath we have to protect and defend our nation. There are millions of Hindus who are also against this racist and communal forces. They will stand with us like they did against British. Allah is there. The sun will rise again. Stay strong. Keep our Emaan.We should stand for the poor who have no place to go.
@@adelferoz4168 They didn't block the road Sir.
Can you tell me what was the mistake of the two Muslim train passengers who brutally shot by a Hindu stupid Constable? There are hundreds of such incidents.
@Fana252 I haven't heard any Constable shooting anybody, but if they have done so, then, there's wrong and should be punished by law. What I am saying is that prayers cannot be said by blocking traffic on the road. And yes, that is exactly what happens in many Indian cities. It was common in Mumbai in their dominated area's. I don't know whether they have stopped now. But you should check it out. Now they have started this in many cities of France and Belgium too.
@@adelferoz4168if they dont have enough space they have to pray on the road and for your information we are not rioting on the roads like bajrangdal do it, on Ram navami attacking masjids and planting rss flags on top of masjids.
They were given ground to pray on jumua but these bajrang scoundrels has blocked that too by the court order.
If you are not upto date pls dont try to be a scholar.
Increase in population needs amenities and facilities bro..
Being neutral doesn't give you any benefits from andh bahkts or their Mafia bosses.
Love your video and comment about living as MM2H at Malaysia... Subhanallah Indah nya Malaysia ku....
Good info. Very well delivered.
Thank you for sharing your insights. MashAllah, beautiful country and culture.
*Welcome to Malaysia truly Asia good food, people beautiful beach, skyscrapers & others, Msian likes to lepak Restaurant Mamak drink Teh Tarik, Likes to joining Malaysian, Welcome 🇲🇾💙🧡♥️💙🇲🇾*
*Alhamdulillah semakin membaik Malaysia Kita insyaAllah, semuga semua bekerja kuat untuk mengembalikan kemakmuran Malaysia yang Kita diami bersama, Ayuh Semua Rakyat Malaysia ♥️💖💝🇲🇾❤️💝💖*
I love your channel's name🎉
In Malay language we also use the word Musafir
Yes! I think in Bahasa Malaysia and Urdu we both borrow some words from Arabic. Thank you 🙏
Welcome Everyone To Malaysia
Except for people promoting LGBTQ activities.
I went there some years ago, but found it very hot. I found the trains were light years ahead of other Asian countries. The food was more inclined for an Asian palate and you could soon put your tummy out, depending on where you eat!
Tummy issues are def one of the downsides of travel! We read a lot of restaurant reviews and eat at places that are more crowded.
The heat is real in SE Asia for sure, but thanks to air conditioning, it's bearable :)
Your husband really loves you.He protects you legally.So.Be Nice to him..Secons.You are not a musafir.You are a good human and welcome always to every where.
Nice vlog!❤
Bring you whole little clan here...that funny !😂😂😂
Thanks for this information. would love hear your comments about living costs in Malaysia. Thanks again.
Sure thing!
Very interested about knowing more about the digital nomad visa pass 🙏
Sure, I made a video about the digital nomad visa: ruclips.net/video/MafKbh-IMw0/видео.html
Love hearing about newest MM2H stuff (after the recent 🤦♀ screw-ups)
(also... good job, hubby 😅)
Thanks for sharing!
Malaysia is my second home after India... I thought of Canada earlier and dropped that idea... Malaysians are very friendly and very good for Muslims...
Regarding the hot weather and humidity.
There is all year round the best cool weather ever, where no need for Airconditioning neither heating, go to
Cameron highland.
Ive been waiting for this, thanks to Malaysian people and Govt.
Religious respect so beautiful thanks for sharing that moment
Really touches my heart, and that’s just one example of the respect people give here!
What we heard is that the new MM2H regulations are still under review and seemingly was announced too early. At the moment they are apparently not processing anything and await cabinet approval and the MM2H agents do expect an income requirement to be added. Also note that the permanent Residency under the top tier is not guaranteed, it remains an application and insiders believe it is not going to be that straight forward. Malaysia is indeed a wonderful country and hope they get the MM2H back on track.
Yeap..maybe...i heard other country like singapore just needs several days to process anything
But sg is expensive...
@@norzilahaziz6695
Yaah....thats true but thats not a good reason for foreigners come to Singapore....
@@ashtriana1that's the problem. Countries like Malaysia, Indonesia are cheaper to enjoy life
@@ashtriana1 expensive and very tight place. With the same amount money, u can get a nice Semi D house or luxury condo at central KL. Even singaporean tends to come malaysia always bcoz singapore is too dense
I am Canadian but differently considering retirement in Indonesia or Malaysia
Lived there 9 years and I'd go back in a heartbeat except I need a bronze plan, lol! boleh???
Good delivery of facts. Thank you.
plz make a video about investment opportunities in property, language barrier and monthly expenses
Language wise everyone understands English.
Monthly expense: 1K RM for 1 bhk, 200 RM for utilities like electricity, water and internet, and 1K RM are enough for one month for 1 person
English is widely used in Msia. Everything important (signboards, apps, menus, instructions, manuals etc etc) is written in english. If u need to go to the hospital, clinics, dentists. police station, government agencies, law firms, or u need plumbing service, AC repairs, car mechanic or anywhere really, if u know english, there won't be an issue. There are also multiple english speaking local radio stations & tv channels, too many I can't even give give a number. Basically, u can live a great life in Msia without learning the local languages. But if u do learn a local language, even better but there's no real need to
@@tocatainment Hello. Do u live in malasia. Can u help me about some topics? I want to come to malasia for master and then i want to live there
Salam Saira..been watching a few videos now on Malaysia. Looking to move out the UK and i am a Nurse so i will have to find a job first before i can think about moving
Its hard to get a job in Malaysia as a foreigner. Malaysia job market is very closed to foreigners except to top level executives. The government prioritizes the locals first.
So exciting!
Another point that foreigners always point out about Malaysia is their English proficiency. Knowing their language would be a huge plus, but you can definitely get by just by knowing English.
yes can you make one on digital nomad requirements. thanks
Sounds interesting... thank you for your information. I am from germany, living in Bangkok and switch between Bangkok and Langkawi 3 times a year. the platin program sounds interesting.
Nice, good luck!
MashaAllah.. i guess mm2nd Home program is a good option
You r most welcomed sis n fmly
Thank you so much, we love it here!
Go for the best & right location. Especially near any train stations
For limited time only , Heaven on Earth 🌏 , that's is Malaysia 🇲🇾 , better grab the offer & enjoy it now. Hv a great one ya ✓ 👍🏻🤝🏻💪🏻✌🏻
Couldn’t agree more!
Please do a video on the digital nomad pass for Malaysia
This could have been more informative IMO. Like what do you get with this visa program is it just temporary residence? Then how do you renew it and can that money be taken out if you need to without affecting your visa status? Are you allowed to work there full time, is healthcare included or provided by the government? Are Children’s education and tuition covered by the government, how are you taxed, is there any language differences we should be aware of etc?
@saira the musafir kindly educate us about these points as well
Please keep on making videos on Residency program options. If you could cover crypto investors as well, that will be great.
I’ve visited Malaysia three times, and now Indonesia is next on my list.
I loved Indonesia!! Don’t skip Jakarta, even though it’s congested it’s a fun stop!
@@sairathemusafir please do make some indepth analysis on pre/investors visa for 2/5 years respectively.
Welcome to Malaysia!
12 hours and night balance is great and no winter
Yes please go on to create Digital Nomad visa program, there is quite a huge audience awaiting to hear about it.
I just posted a video about the Digital Nomad visa!
Don't expect renewal of visas to be automatic and easy in Malaysia , they have stopped and started the MM2H program sso many times with different conditions every time , which means renewal is not obvious .We gave up on MM2H after 10 years
Yikes, that's good to know!
How is schooling and the education compared to North America. Would love to hear in this topic plz.
Much better than the US and most western countries
Please come, we need more expert Muslims in Malaysia.
Forigners will take all the jobs, local be unemployed in their own country, even now many local can't effort to buy own house and live in rented house, difficult to find proper job for many local , wake up please ....
@@ati97463 so dont keep the remittance
Thank you for the positive comments about Malaysia. I was told that MM2H participants get tax free vehicle importation, but Malaysian expats abroad are only given 50% of that. Getting tough to bring back my V8 Stang with expensive import tax.
Not any longer.
Thank you for your video. Can you please share documents about MM2H and any agency that can help in processing the application.
I'm on mm2h and just got the renewal . Just to inform you the new requirements have NOT been confirmed.
Do you know the new agung(king) of Malaysia? If you find out about him this program likely will be smooth.
Thanks for your comment. A kind question to you, what is the renewal requirement? Is it automatic or any specific criteria's to meet?
Living in US. Exploring options. Not excited about huge urban cities though. More a peaceful country or beach vibe for me.
Check out Melaka or Johor! Even Penang has a much quieter and slower pace of life and by the sea.
Welcome to Malaysia
Aww thank you! We love it here!
Allahamdulillah, informative, excellent breakdown, great video ❤
Thank you Saira. That was crystal clear and very helpful🙏🙏
What is the cost of living in Malaysia, the housing-cost, jobs - what type, what wages, how much a minimum worker gets and how much is needed to go through the expenses, the monthly bills etc can you make another video with all this info, please and thank you
Love to know about the digital nomad visa program. If you can make video that would be great.
Working on it iA 👍
@sairathemusafir for these MM2H programs you mentioned renewals after the term for example 5yr silver option. Would we need to keep $100k in the account to renew? Let’s say we spend $50k after the first year to buy property, do we need to add that $50k back into the account before we can renew for another 5 yrs?
Wa alaikumussalaam! Your video popped up on right time. I am living in US, would like to move to Saudi with my family and 2 kids
Best of luck, InshaAllah Khayr! Saudi is more expensive than Malaysia, Indonesia and Turkiye, but of course there are numerous benefits to being in the KSA as well!
love your channel.
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you sister saira.
Waalaikumsalam. Pls share your activities in Malaysia.
Sure 😊
Salam sis. I'm from India & would LOVE to move to Malaysia. My dad sent me this video like "Here's your chance". But can you please make the other video on Digital Nomad Pass?
And can you pls explain if someone doesn't qualify for the silver tier (cuz of insufficient funds), what can one do?
Wasalam, I'm so glad you guys found my channel! Here's the video on the digital nomad visa, I hope you find it helpful: ruclips.net/video/MafKbh-IMw0/видео.html
❤❤❤Please sister, could you please make content about medical care, which kind of medical insurance to take for european retired ( from Switzerland), what are the best medical centers in malaysia? Are their anywhere or only in big cities? Etc...Thank you very much for your precious videos !
Thank you so much for the comment! I'm sorry I can't speak to the medical system in Malaysia as we only stay there 3 months at a time for the moment. But I think there are other youtubers living there and making such videos.
From my visits, I've seen hospitals and medical care all over Kuala Lumpur. We did go to the dentist a few times, and they were so professional, lovely and very cheap even to pay without insurance ($20 cleaning). Best of luck sister!
Awesome stuff. My favourite country in the world!!!❤
Same here!
We Malaysians welcome our guests. But do make sure you respect the locals, our religion, our culture and our way of life.
Of course, totally agree. Everyone should treat the locals and local values with the utmost respect.
Are the pharmacies similar to Thailand? One of the main reasons we are moving to Thailand is because my wife and I can get whatever we need over the counter. (Not druggies 😁) more like anti-aging stuff like HGH. Currently live in Ibiza Spain been here for a year. Left the US in 2021 couldn’t be happier.
Haven't been to Thailand yet, so I'm not sure, but I have been able to pick up most OTC medications (or a version of them). Pharmacists are super friendly and helpful here!
Totally agree with you, we're also super happy we decided to leave California.
@@sairathemusafirwow when people work their entire life just to be in California you left it 😮
If u take hgh you r a druggy in my book
I‘m sure you took out Profits in Crypto Bullrun 2021 and left the US. Best decision wish you the best👍😁
My concern is with the deposit requirement. The MYR is devaluing. So loss of principal is likely.
Take it out after a year
Hey, great video & accurate insights. Will appreciate it if you can share some information on 1) What are the rentals like for a 2 bedroom studio? 2)Do banks pay interest on your investment deposit? 3) How easy or difficult it is for foreign students to take admission in universities or colleges?
Sorry I don't have answers to questions 2 and 3. As for apartment rentals, you can probably get a 2 bedroom apartment (near city center) for around $700 USD per month, with a 1-year lease. Further from city center will be eveen cheaper, and the apartment buildings are SO nice here! Airbnb is more expensive of course. Overall, super affordable!
As an hijrah south african muslim we.love the country its people.its diversity the halaal hub we just wish that the government can look at residency programs like other countries.
I have being on the mm2h for the last 10 years..
We also need the banks to be more friendly with business banking as its not so easy..
As expat we need certain things to be easy and accessible for expats
Thanks for your perspective, so helpful to hear from someone who has experienced living with MM2H.
Iam so interested in moving there. The standard of living seems so high there for the low cost compared to here in California. The only concern I have is my parents who are elderly and how they will adjust to Malaysia if they have to move with me. But its good to know Healthcare is great there
Try visiting with your parents, they may love it too. So much ease of movement and wonderful apartment buildings facilities like yoga areas, swimming pools, gym, reading and recreation areas. Many apartments are also connected to malls, so it’s easy to pick up necessities. Good luck!
Malaysia is a good country to live in if you have a lot of money. The exchange rates here will make you live like a king and lord over the locals.
New subscriber here 😊 This is a wonderful informative video 💖
Thank you for the sub! Glad you’re here 🤍
There's no program that's 'citizenship' related. Citizenship not handed out easily.
Muslim are most welcome..
Assalamualaikum Saira,
Amazing video! When is the video about Digital Nomad Visa coming out? Is there anyway you can move to Malaysia if you're under 30?
Fantastic information… Looking for retirement outside the USA, just becoming more and more expensive to live here…and the political climate is getting out of control, recently had a horrible incident and I am worried that it’s only going to get worse..
I found it too humid there but it is a beautiful country and people are very friendly. So what about if you buy property? Do you still not get PR?
Can apply for PR
You can apply for PR if you are in the Platinum tier. But you're able to buy property in all three tiers, after one year has passed.
Assalaamu Alaikum wa rahmatullaah
Please make more videos on living in Malaysia permanently
Leaving this comment for anyone who comes into contact when bedbugs!
1) immediately put all of your clothes into the dryer for Atleast 30min high heat
2) then when you take them out immediately seal them up in a large ziplock or airtight bag. And if you want to keep the clothes keep them sealed for 3 months, if have to wear them then put them in the dryer for 1hr. And do not get dressed in the same room that you found the bugs
3) dust your bags when diatomaceous earth (DE) if you can travel with it, then that's even better
4) when you travel keep a set of clothes and underwear in a sealed ziplock in case this happens, don't open and use it unless you come into contact with bugs, after drying your clothes, sealing them, dusting your bag, and washing up, you'll have a ready set of clothes that are bug free.
Don't forget to dust your shoes 👟 with DE. If you're desperate and don't have DE use baking soda
For families, do all members each have to spend 60 days a year in Malaysia? Or just the primary applicant?
Saira -excellent presentation. I always suggest that people visit the country and different regions before they make a firm commitment. One important aspect of Malaysia is the fact that it is something of a Confederation that consists of three distinctive regions. West Malaysia is strongly Malay with substantial Chinese and Indian communities. But East Malaysia (aka Bornean Malaysia -Sarawak and Sabah) have more balanced ethnic compositions. In fact Christians are a majority. The largest group are indigenous Dayaks with Chinese and Malays about equal. Both Sarawak and Sabah have State constitutions enshrining freedom of religion, with no preference of any religion.
Generally the religious tensions are lower in East Malaysia. There is now party that pushes Malay superiority or the idea that other people's worship or celebration (even those that involve the eating of pork or drinking) should be of concern to Malays. Issues such as the Bible in Malay using "Allah" for God, or having a vendor that cooks pork in the same food court as a halal vendor are not issues. People attend mutual events and their children attend mixed schools with accomodation for children of all faiths. These are often big issues in other Malaysian States.
They also have autonomy in Immigration, Land Laws, and Tourism.
That means they have their own version of the Malaysian My Second Home Program. It was originally geared for retirees over fifty, but has some accomodations for those down to age thirty (more financial commitments though).
All classes must fulfil the basic financial guidelines. Some older sites may give out-of-date rules. One thing that has stayed the same is a different cost for single (=Si) applicants vs. Couples (=Co).
Currently the financial requirements for a ten year (5+5) Sarawak MM2H visa is
1) Foreign Salary/Pension of RM7000(Si) or RM 10,000 (Co) each month. That's roughly $1500/$2125 per month.
OR
One can demonstrate one has a steady foreign savings account of RM 50,000 (Single) or Rm100,000 (Couple)
2) Establish a fixed deposit in a Sarawak based bank of RM 150,000 (Si) or RM 300,000 (Co). That's roughly US$32.000/$64,000. But one is allowed after 1 year to withdraw 40% of that to cover medical, student educational expenses, or the purchase of property or a car.
Now for those under 50 who can meet the above financial requirements...
- 30-49 years of age (w/ children) minor dependents must be enrolled in local Sarawak educational institution.
OR
(w/out children or children enrolled elsewhere) Purchase of Residential Property in Sarawak appraised at price of > RM 600,000 (@$130,000)
OR
Individual undergoing long-term medical treatment program in Sarawak certified by Private or Gov't physician registered with Malaysian Medical Council.
Anyone on a S-MM2H visa may purchase RESIDENTIAL property in Sarawak. There is a minimal purchase price of RM600,000 in Kuching (Rm500k elsewhere) for landed property; under the land code there is no minimum floor for strata property (condos).
One may apply under a Sarawak licensed agent or a Sarawak Citizen.
There is a security bond guarantee that's variable based on country (roughly RM 500-2500 depending on whether ASEAN or other location) . Local health insurance coverage, a Letter of Good Behavior from original country.
Medical Report taken in Sarawak and confirmed by Government Medical Officer demonstrating the applicant is not using illegal drugs, or has a transmissible medical disease (e.g. STD, Tuberculosis).
Dependents received a one-year educational visa or Short-Term 1 year renewable visa. Children under 21 and a parent of the principal applicant will receive a renewable one year social visit visa.
What happens if u cant renew after 5 years? Do you lose your home? How easy it to renew pls🙏
I haven't gone through the process myself, but I've heard that the renewal is not too complicated (keep in mind, any time you're dealing with bureaucracy of any country, it's a runaround). If your renewal is denied, you would have to leave the country, but you don't lose any property you purchased during your stay.
How you can compare malaysia from living in Dallas Texas usa
Hi we need more info on this program and would like to see if you can help us.
I like your video very much. Thank you for clarification all those points, my question is do you have a mission three points of getting a resident in Malaysia I think you’ve mentioned hundred thousand 250 k and US$450,000 for permanent residence , Can you just please explain look like fighting me the 250,000 100,000 and 450,000 which is you have to put on the bank, for how long and what is the interest rate on those amount do you receive ? Can you use the amount of Fund to purchase the property instead keeping in the bank thanking you
Thanks for this video. Can you talk about the Muslim family environment? Like do they have lots of places for Muslim families to go to. Also what about Muslim ladies? What kinds of places do they accommodate for Muslim hijaby ladies? Thanks
I'll make a video soon about how family friendly Kuala Lumpur is, but in short: it's great for families and even Muslim sisters. I went out alone in KL several times, and always felt safe!
The country is a muslim majority nation with Islam as its official religion but with a modern western influence. It is not an islamic country. Figure it out.
Thanks for the information, very helpful. Does the option of including children and parents only apply to the Platinum program, or to Silver and gold as well? Thanks!
Yes it does!
No full details out yet regarding income.
No seriousness from govt.official
Program hasn't even started yet inspite of announcement few months back😢😢
So why are people excited? A lot of hot air & a useless video just to earn a quick buck.
India feels unsafe to live in as a muslims nowadays. I want to live here, make it my primary home with my family. To be safe. I also want to explore the culture. Also, girl...we have the same real name and I wish to travel the world. It's just, I wish without the family restraints. I recently started blogging and all. But it would be wonderful if you could make a video about how people with special needs can be facilitated because I have ADHD, Dyslexia, dysgraphia and Auditory Processing Disorder.
Soon ramadhan bazaar 😋
Thanks for all the wonderful information and the details so very helpful. Appreciate all your effort. You said the three levels of residency are renewable, what is the process of renewal? Just curious.
You’re welcome! My understanding is that you have to apply for renewal and it is granted based on your current portfolio. I’ve never gone thru the process myself, so I’m not 💯 sure, sorry!
my number is the weather and heard it has stable weather
Thanks for this informative video.
Thank you for the video. Quick question:
Can you please make a video on if someone has a counselor qualification and wants to work from Malaysia for a company outside Malaysia, in which visa category does he falls into? Also, i have some queries regarding counselling in Malaysia, would you be kind enough to refer me to a practicing counselor in Malaysia?
Thanks a lot