Cobolin
English expat in Malaysia
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International Driving License by eathenHunt
Hello "I have a valid international driving license from India. I am not a tourist鈥擨 live and work here. Am I allowed to drive here using my international license, which is valid for one year?"
It has been widely reported that driving licence conversions have permanently ceased on 19 May, except for MM2H holders and diplomatic corps. If you aren't one of those, just continue to use your home country licence and IDP. Read More
MM2H and foreign income tax exemption. by ralfs
Can anyone confirm if you are foreign income tax exempt if you live in Malaysia under the MM2H program?
Foreign income is exempted from local tax if it never enters Malaysia. If you do remit it to Malaysia you may be required to show that it has been taxed already in the source country. At least, that's what the law says; in practice, you don't really ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@floaton There has been a lot of debate about this on various forums. The official rules are as PWC says - I've read the official LHDN (Malaysian Tax Office) guidelines and also there is a section on the 2022 and 2023 tax return forms to fill in ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@iskandarhack Hmmm, I seem to recall that a scheme very like this was announced four or five years ago.锘� Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@iskandarhack When was this published, there's no date on it? Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@floaton The 90 days only applies to new applicants. If you qualified for the old MM2H (pre 2021) you should be fine. And you will be able to renew under the same terms for another five years when your first ten years is up. I'm pretty sure that is ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Latest guidelines for the three tier Peninsular MM2H programme:https://www.motac.gov.my/en/media/release/garis-panduan-pelesenan-mm2h-dan-syarat-syarat-kelayakan-peserta-mm2h-2024A hefty FD is needed plus mandatory purchase of a residential ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@cvco It does seem that elements of the system are shifting, but it must be noted that the proposed extension to six months validity is for those holding visas, not for tourist passes. I don't need a visa, I get a tourist pass. The countries that ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@cvco Got links for any articles about this proposed increase to 6 months? I've- never heard about it before. Read More
Does the 10,000 rm daily limit apply or not? by Yipp12
Hello,I want to transfer around 25,000 rm into my Malaysian Maybank. I am not a Malaysian citizen, but I lived in Malaysia throughout all of 2023 on a digital nomad visa. I read online non-residents can only transfer up to 10,000 a day, but I am ...
聽 聽 @LaDee We are talking about relationship with the banks, LHDN is another storie, this is Malaysia If you dont have MM2H or PR you are not resident Ask your bank 聽 聽 聽 聽 -@DZINVESTI think your and/or your bank are ... Read More
All about taxes for expats in Malaysia by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Malaysia. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
@sbara1 Yes, if you remit it to Malaysia. But if your pension has already been taxed in the country of origin then there is an exemption until 2026. See these ... Read More
All about taxes for expats in Malaysia by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Malaysia. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
@htravelerYou need to register with Hasil/LHDN. Part of it can be done online, but you will at some point have to go into an LHDN office to show ID and complete registration. Then you'll get a Tax Identification Number and can fill in a tax return ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of 色花堂 Magazine says that the latest approval ...
What was the main change in rule hurt u more and made u decide to take this action? -@Jom ?Jombali? BaliThey are changing the rules for renewals and not letting people know in advance. Just making up new rules that applicants never ... Read More
Big potential change to Sarawak MM2H by Cobolin
This is such a big change for many future and potentially existing holders of SMM2H that I think it merits a new thread.Thanks to @Nemodot for bringing this to our attention. The January 2023 issue of 色花堂 Magazine says that the latest approval ...
I am considering withdrawing from SMM2H, due to the constant changes and inconsistency of rules being applied. Can anyone with recent experience of withdrawing from the scheme outline the necessary steps?My main concerns are:I can leave it until my ... Read More
Is there a Malaysian shopping website similar to Amazon? by aystrop
Is there a Malaysian shopping website similar to Amazon where you can shop for clothes, chair, desk, etc...
Lazada or Shopee Read More