Selamat datang ke Malaysia
Make Malaysia your second home.
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is the government's long-stay visa. Compare the categories, then let me help you find a home that meets the property rule.
Four categories
Platinum
- Fixed deposit
- USD 1,000,000
- Pass
- 20 years, renewable
- Min. property
- RM2,000,000
Gold
- Fixed deposit
- USD 500,000
- Pass
- 15 years, renewable
- Min. property
- RM1,000,000
Silver
- Fixed deposit
- USD 150,000
- Pass
- 5 years, renewable
- Min. property
- RM600,000
SEZ / SFZ
- Fixed deposit
- USD 32,000 (age 50+) or USD 65,000 (age 21–49)
- Pass
- 10 years, renewable
- Property
- In Forest City, Johor
Kenapa Malaysia?
Why families choose Malaysia
Easy to settle in
English is widely used in daily life and business, alongside Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese dialects and Tamil.
Same time zone as home
Malaysia is on GMT+8, the same as China, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Many cultures, one table
Malay, Chinese and Indian food, festivals and neighbourhoods, side by side in Kuala Lumpur.
City, island or highland
Live in Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Langkawi, all a short domestic flight apart.
Full comparison
Swipe the table sideways to see every category.
| Requirement | Platinum | Gold | Silver | SEZ/SFZ Age 50+ | SEZ/SFZ Age 21–49 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed deposit | USD 1,000,000 | USD 500,000 | USD 150,000 | USD 32,000 | USD 65,000 |
| MM2H term | 20 years, renewable | 15 years, renewable | 5 years, renewable | 10 years, renewable | 10 years, renewable |
| Age requirement (main applicant) | Minimum age 25 | Minimum age 25 | Minimum age 25 | Minimum age 50 | Minimum age 21 |
| Compulsory residential purchase (minimum property price) | RM2,000,000 | RM1,000,000 | RM600,000 | Price as set for SEZ property development | Price as set for SEZ property development |
| Participating fee (minimum) | RM200,000 | RM3,000 | RM1,000 | RM1,000 | RM1,000 |
| Processing fee | RM5,000 (principal), RM2,500 (each dependent) | ||||
| Minimum days in Malaysia per year (age 25–49) | 90 days per year, by main applicant and/or spouse and dependents | 90 days per year, by main applicant and/or spouse and dependents | 90 days per year, by main applicant and/or spouse and dependents | N/A (age 50+) | 90 days per year, by main applicant and/or spouse and dependents |
| Minimum days in Malaysia per year (age 50+) | No minimum requirement to stay | No minimum requirement to stay | No minimum requirement to stay | No minimum requirement to stay | N/A (age 21–49) |
| Fixed deposit withdrawal | Maximum 50% withdrawal for property purchase, medical, education and tourism purposes | ||||
| Dependents | Maximum age of child 34 and single | ||||
| Parents and in-laws | Allowed | ||||
| Tax exemption | No tax on foreign funds/income and profit on fixed deposits in Malaysia | ||||
| Renewal fee | RM5,000 | RM3,000 | RM1,500 | RM300 | RM300 |
Source: Official MM2H portal, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Copied on 25/10/2026; the official site shows “Last update 10/02/2026”. Rules can change, so confirm with the official site or with me before you decide. SEZ/SFZ is one official category, shown here by age group.
Minimum price for foreign buyers, by state
Besides the MM2H minimum, each state sets a minimum price a foreigner may pay. The higher of the two applies. State consent is still needed, and Bumiputera lots, Malay reserved land and affordable housing are not open to foreigners.
- Kuala LumpurRM1,000,000
Most strata units. Landed homes still need approval.
- PutrajayaRM1,000,000
Mostly strata.
- LabuanRM1,000,000
Similar to the other federal territories.
- SelangorRM2,000,000
Strata landed allowed; individual landed homes are not. No auction or agricultural land.
- JohorRM1,000,000
Strata and high-rise. RM2,000,000 for landed homes in designated international zones.
- Penang IslandRM1,000,000
Condominiums. RM3,000,000 for landed homes.
- Penang MainlandRM500,000
Strata. RM1,000,000 for landed homes.
- MelakaRM500,000
High-rise and strata. RM1,000,000 for landed homes.
- Negeri SembilanRM600,000
High-rise and strata. RM1,000,000 for landed and strata landed homes.
- KedahRM600,000
RM1,000,000 in Langkawi.
- PerakRM1,000,000
Landed and high-rise.
- PerlisRM500,000
- KelantanRM1,000,000
Mostly landed restrictions.
- PahangRM1,000,000
Depends on the district and title.
- TerengganuRM1,000,000
Subject to state approval.
- SabahRM600,000
High-rise and strata. RM1,000,000 for landed homes.
- SarawakRM500,000 to RM600,000
Varies by division. Stricter local approval.
Source: iProperty, Foreigners Buy Property in Malaysia in 2026, read on 26/10/2026. States can change their thresholds at any time, so confirm before you decide.
Find a home that meets the MM2H minimum.
Each category has a minimum property price. Tell me your category and budget, and I will shortlist projects in Kuala Lumpur that fit.