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Malaysia immigration rule changes

5 dated rule changes to Malaysia programmes, from 2021-10-01 to 2024-01-01. Each item links to the programme page and the official source we recorded it from. This is a record of what we captured, not a complete legislative history.

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2024 (1)

  1. Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H): Further MM2H revision clarifies Platinum tier (RM 5M FD), partial FD withdrawal rules (50% for property/education/medical), and annual reporting requirements.

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2022 (3)

  1. Malaysia DE Rantau Digital Nomad Pass: Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass officially launched by MDEC. First digital nomad pass for Malaysia. Eligibility for tech/digital economy professionals with foreign income.

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  2. Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H): Post-complaints revision: Silver tier introduced at RM 500,000 FD; income kept at RM 40,000/mo. Three-tier structure (Silver/Gold/Platinum) established.

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  3. Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP): Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) launched as a new high-net-worth long-stay product by IMI. 20-year multiple-entry visa for applicants meeting the financial criteria and paying a RM 200,000 participation fee.

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2021 (1)

  1. Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H): Major MM2H revision raised minimum fixed deposit from RM 150,000-300,000 to RM 1,000,000, and income requirement from RM 10,000/mo to RM 40,000/mo. Caused widespread non-compliance among existing holders. 2022 partially revised downward.

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