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  • @sejengkalsehasta3211
    @sejengkalsehasta32116 күн бұрын

    Taylor is now so famous for people wishing to move to Malaysia...

  • @gif24gt60

    @gif24gt60

    6 күн бұрын

    Taylor is the best!

  • @FollowmedowntheNumberWhole

    @FollowmedowntheNumberWhole

    5 күн бұрын

    So helpful, thank you Taylor. And you have such a pleasant manner. Lovely.

  • @cassieq199
    @cassieq1996 күн бұрын

    Just finished a 3 week vacation in Malaysia. Currently waiting for a huge line to rent a car at LAX. Compared to renting a car in KL, the car was delivered to our KL hotel and picked up from our hotel in Penang for a fraction of the cost. Already missing Malaysia, the place, the amazing scenery and mostly the people. Actually started to miss Malaysia once got to Singapore before leaving SEA aleady

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    Very nice! 😊

  • @prospereveryday2255

    @prospereveryday2255

    3 күн бұрын

    ​@@andrewtaylor4558Hi Taylor please can you help recommend to me a legit lawyer who can help me with the Sarawak M2H program?

  • @stevenhull5025
    @stevenhull50255 күн бұрын

    I believe Sarawak MM2H requirement is a fixed deposit of MYR150,000 (30,000 GBP) in a Malaysian bank, a monthly income of no less than MYR7000 (1,400GBP) and proof of good health. One has to remain in Sarawak for a continual period of at least 30 days within a calendar year. The visa is valid for 5 years and is renewable. Sabah has a requirement of a fixed deposit of MYR200,000 (40,000GBP). A certificate of 'good conduct from their home country is required along with proof you are in good health. A purchase of an apartment (condo) is allowed at a minimum spend of MYR600,000 (GBP120,000). A 30 day stay is mandatory. The visa is for 5 years and is renewable. Both Sarawak and Sabah visas allow access to the whole of Malaysia.

  • @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    5 күн бұрын

    Sabah had to delay the announcement of their new program because of the suspension of renewal of agent licenses. If an agents license was expiring they could not accept applications until they paid more fees and deposits. And Sabah required using agents. So they may have to shift some requirements. Your coverage of the Sarawak Program is pretty accurate. No property requirements for those over 50, but for those 30-49 there is a requirement (RM 600k) but with waivers for those with kids enrolled in Sarawak schools or with ongoing health treatments. You cite the FD and income/pension amounts for a solo applicant. For a couple the FD is RM300,000 AND income/pension of RM10,000.

  • @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    5 күн бұрын

    Oh and the annual visit requirement of 30 days can be done in smaller bites 15+15: or 20+10) and the spouse, dependents can be the ones that fulfill the requirement in combination (family of 4 for 8 days).

  • @nomorenews

    @nomorenews

    4 күн бұрын

    ​@@gerrelldrawhorn8975plz clarify Sarawak for over 50 is just fixed deposit or must have income requirements. I mean is it FD or income Or FD and income

  • @mjgrubert

    @mjgrubert

    4 күн бұрын

    ​@@nomorenewsthat's the big question. In the past it was "or", since 12 months the info from agents is "and". Another issue is the processing times from 18 to 24 months. If you have kids, it's difficult to deal with this uncertainty. (All S-MM2H)

  • @francois2266

    @francois2266

    4 күн бұрын

    I thought Sarawak required only FD for people over 50 but no monthly income. Anyone could confirm that please ?

  • @agnescheah0785
    @agnescheah07856 күн бұрын

    Thank you for loving our loving country, Malaysia 😊 Wishing you be safety and healthy always ~~

  • @nooneyouknow5002
    @nooneyouknow50026 күн бұрын

    Governments around the world have their own set of rules and justifications to accept long term foreigners into their countries. Shop around for a place that meets your needs. Good additional info Taylor

  • @kayellai5278

    @kayellai5278

    6 күн бұрын

    Yup, totally agreed. Tourist has no right to give nasty comments on MM2H.

  • @aaronreed8402

    @aaronreed8402

    5 күн бұрын

    ​@@kayellai5278 Actually both my constitution and the Malaysian constitution state that we have the freedom of speech, so I will happily exercise my rights and tell you and the Malaysian government that these requirements stink. Changing the policy so often and so much creates instability and fear of investment. If you actually cared about the future of Malaysia you would want foreign investors and integration with the world economy to be better. Malaysia is on a 25 year long LOW for their currency, I want to see them bounce back and become strong, stability brings that. I'm not saying that locking down MM2H requirements will fix everything, but it is certainly better than being so chaotic. Also side note, they're NOT tourists if they are complaining about the immigration policies, they are trying to be your neighbors legally.

  • @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    5 күн бұрын

    I think Malaysians should realise that the comments about the program from those who are or may apply to the program are intended to make the program better. The people of Malaysia made a lot of revenue via the MM2H program. The number of Principals from 2006-2019 (when Immigration and the other agencies of government reduced issuing visas or suspending application) was about 37,000. Those recipients rented condos from Malaysians or bought property for @RM 30-40,000/year. That alone brought in RM1.1 billion -1.5 billion a year. To Malaysians!!! Some small investors who are renting out a room, house or condo that would sit empty to the big developers who will use their profits to build another complex with units for Malaysians. Then there is just the spending...if a MM2H recipients spends RM5000 a month for themselves and dependents then MM2H recipients are likely putting RN185 million/year into the pockets of average Malaysians. Add in the RM150-300 FDs that banks use for equity to average Malaysians. That keeps the rates low. When all that money remitted is converted from dollars, Euros and renmimbi it keeps the Ringgits value strong...and the cost of foreign goods low. Lose those funds by driving away MM2H and inflation will climb. MM2H recipients may not have the right to vote or have a representative argue before the DUN. But they can vote with their feet and seek programs that have more favourable conditions. In 2018 there were over 5000 new visa recipients...then under the new PVIP that dropped to 49 total issued visas (both Principal and dependents) over two years. That was only about 25 a year (including dependents)...down from 5000 Principals. And during that period of suspension and increased requirements over 2000 MM2H recipients who were due to renew failed to. That's attrition due to distrust with the governments mismanagement of the program. Consider that the total people needing to renew in 2023 was about 3000 and you can see the massive attrition. Even with the verbal promise of grandfathering. Those outfluxes have never occured before. The program was starving on one side (acceptances)and bleeding out from the other.(attrition ).And billions were being lost. It was scandalous. Nearly on the order of the 1MDB Scandal when one considers all the revenue that could have been generated simply by keeping the old program over the last five years. The hope was that the new program would build trust to assure current recipients (not a word in writing about "grandfathering" or renewals for those already on the visa). and attract back applications that helped all sectors of the economy. In that sense, the new program offerings are a flop.

  • @user-tg1pg1be7n

    @user-tg1pg1be7n

    3 күн бұрын

    ​@@aaronreed8402 Malaysia can do without Karen's like you

  • @aaronreed8402

    @aaronreed8402

    3 күн бұрын

    @@user-tg1pg1be7n Real quick, what did I say that was wrong in the statement? What facts where off? You throw slurs around like a child, grow up. Bring stability and pride to Malaysia.

  • @user-hx1ob7sl8o
    @user-hx1ob7sl8o5 күн бұрын

    What an elegant man.

  • @michaelhiggins7365
    @michaelhiggins73656 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this informative update Taylor as well as the encouragement. The world is a much better place with you in it.

  • @kayellai5278

    @kayellai5278

    6 күн бұрын

    Taylor provides solutions, instead of nasty complaints.

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    Awwww thanks ☺️

  • @northernbohemianrealist1412

    @northernbohemianrealist1412

    3 күн бұрын

    I look forward to every Taylor video!

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo61386 күн бұрын

    I hv watched both nomad capitalist and nomad elite. Nomad elite agreed that sarawak is the best

  • @spincube5734
    @spincube57346 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the update Taylor !!

  • @Kavita_826
    @Kavita_8265 күн бұрын

    Hey 👋🏽 Taylor, im heading to Sarawak with my 4 kids and husband in August and we're looking into SMM2H 🤞🏽and hopefully move from the UK by the end of 2024. We chose Sarawak as it seems smoother than the KL side ❤

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    Best of luck! 🤗

  • @Kavita_826

    @Kavita_826

    3 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊​@@andrewtaylor4558

  • @rafatsharqi3105
    @rafatsharqi31055 күн бұрын

    Thanks for taking time to make such a helpfull video Taylor 👌

  • @CoconutDreams123
    @CoconutDreams1236 күн бұрын

    Thanks for another great video, Taylor! 🙂

  • @KOP1031
    @KOP10316 күн бұрын

    MM2H agents are busy answering questions rather than handling visa applications. For existing MM2H holders, I heard that the 10-year visa is shortened to 5 years upon renewal, and who knows what other changes they might implement

  • @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    5 күн бұрын

    If that's true that's troubling. Is it a fullbrenewalnorbjustva five year extension (requiring another health check and proof you have the FD and continuing pension/income)?

  • @norzilahaziz6695
    @norzilahaziz66956 күн бұрын

    i think sarawak is perfect for retiremen n living..even 4 vacation..perfect blend of tropical environment n towns..fresh foods etc..haha

  • @geraldonn3731

    @geraldonn3731

    6 күн бұрын

    Indeed...you will be very surprised to see expats whether Europeans or North Americans residing in Sarawak. For northern part of Sarawak, you will find some Americans married with locals and working in oilfield.

  • @geraldonn3731

    @geraldonn3731

    6 күн бұрын

    Indeed...you will be very surprised to see expats whether Europeans or North Americans residing in Sarawak. For northern part of Sarawak, you will find some Americans married with locals and working in oilfield.

  • @lesleyfernandez636

    @lesleyfernandez636

    5 күн бұрын

    The state of politics is also far better than West Malaysia

  • @christinachong7415
    @christinachong74156 күн бұрын

    It is so kind of you for sharing the info, Taylor

  • @saleemakhtar87
    @saleemakhtar876 күн бұрын

    Good info, thanks!

  • @garyt7232
    @garyt72326 күн бұрын

    Thank you for staying on top of this important topic. Best wishes to you and to Earl Gray.

  • @rakeshxan1
    @rakeshxan13 күн бұрын

    I like the way you talk and your voice. Subscribed :)

  • @dana.8128
    @dana.81286 күн бұрын

    Thank you Taylor for that information. Good luck with the move, your new place looks really nice. Dan from VA Beach

  • @mariasnow-hinkson6631
    @mariasnow-hinkson66313 күн бұрын

    congratulations on the new place! I love the dark wood floors and more space. I hope the packing and moving is going well.

  • @kevinstrong7520
    @kevinstrong75206 күн бұрын

    Be careful about staying there for 90 days for consecutive years (back to back). They may tag you as a tax resident on your worldwide income, see below: 90 Days Rule: You're present in Malaysia for at least 90 days during the calendar year and have been resident/present in Malaysia for 90 days in any three of the past four years.

  • @arlenechin8156

    @arlenechin8156

    5 күн бұрын

    My friend did that for several years, always going to Singapore overnight before the end of 90d, then driving back to Malaysia the next day. This went on for a good decade. Towards the end though, he got spooked and read the tea leaves correctly, when immigration asked more and more questions whenever he came back in. He then applied for MM2H several years' ago, which was a good thing he did. Otherwise, there have been cases where ppl have not been granted permission to enter the country again.

  • @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    @gerrelldrawhorn8975

    5 күн бұрын

    People don't understand what becoming a tax resident actually means. Currently no foreign income is subject to tax (exception would be a Malaysian partnership). If the income is taxed abroad it's exempt. If you are receiving income in Malaysia and here under 183 days you will be taxed at a 30% rate. However as a tax resident you will be placed on a progressive tax schedule as low as 2% to up to 30% for the highest earners. Malaysian tax residents also are eligible for a bevy of credits, rebates, and other benefits. It's generally better to be a tax resident than not if you have Malaysian sourced income. It's a low tax jurisdiction. But there are exceptions and one should check if there is a tax treaty to see where different countries have control e,g. Over pensions.

  • @freeparticle5068
    @freeparticle50684 күн бұрын

    Thank you Taylor for this instructive video... and the link to Alter Domus website! Greetings from France ! Merci beaucoup !

  • @macdmacd7896
    @macdmacd78965 күн бұрын

    thanks mr taylor nobody told you to do this but your heart ❤❤

  • @user-co4pv4oj2d
    @user-co4pv4oj2d6 күн бұрын

    That's positive, thank you for the information !! 🙂

  • @lushlogical
    @lushlogical6 күн бұрын

    Thnks for the updates Taylor

  • @pamelahaskin9738
    @pamelahaskin97386 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the update. Was hoping to be able to move to Malaysia so I’m glad the government is reconsidering their requirements. Good luck with your move. Looking forward to seeing your new place and your video of your medical checkup. If we do get to go there someday, I hope to visit your Dr who worked on your eye lift (?). I want to have mine done too.

  • @francois2266
    @francois22664 күн бұрын

    Hi Taylor, thanks for the update. Hope to be hearing from your friend's experience about the SMM2H visa soon! Also thank you for sharing your visa agent with us.

  • @Rubicon365
    @Rubicon3654 күн бұрын

    Kuching, the capital of Sarawak state is a perfect city imho. It's not too big not too small. Very laid back. Nice food. Very clean.

  • @snailtravelers
    @snailtravelers5 күн бұрын

    Another great video with great information, thank you! I agree about Alter Domus being very trustworthy; we used them to help us apply for MM2H (unfortunately it was 2020 and the program got shut down). Also agree that Sarawak would be a great place to live. I hope the move to your new apartment goes smoothly.

  • @fc5520
    @fc55206 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @nazzhw5028
    @nazzhw50285 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this!

  • @davidsmiottawa
    @davidsmiottawa6 күн бұрын

    Wow. That would work so well. Thanks

  • @1ADP
    @1ADP6 күн бұрын

    Thank you Taylor

  • @maxsoon1097
    @maxsoon10976 күн бұрын

    Sabah will follow the steps of Sarawak. The government of that State sees the opportunity to brings more foreigners to invest Sabah. Cheers.

  • @winxtra2892
    @winxtra28925 күн бұрын

    great info.. thank you.

  • @salqubeq5203
    @salqubeq52036 күн бұрын

    Good useful video. Info. is accurate. Do try to do a more detailed video on the process of the sarawak 2h with your friend. Thanks

  • @mmancuso1604
    @mmancuso16046 күн бұрын

    Taylor….. You’re a Gentleman !

  • @Dakotaden4
    @Dakotaden46 күн бұрын

    My wife and I are targeting the SMM2H for retirement. But, unfortunately, we're still five years out from retirement. A lot can, and probably will, change between now and then :)

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @jami7772

    @jami7772

    6 күн бұрын

    So true same here.

  • @CKology
    @CKology6 күн бұрын

    Good update! Good luck to everyone applying

  • @somchai9033
    @somchai90336 күн бұрын

    Thanks Taylor

  • @khalidfallatah5998
    @khalidfallatah59986 күн бұрын

    Wonderful information

  • @Photojouralist123
    @Photojouralist1236 күн бұрын

    I’m grand fathered in like you so no worries

  • @zealman79
    @zealman796 күн бұрын

    I'm a NZ born citizen that has a Malaysian father, so i travel to Malaysia regularly. I could get Malay citizenship but i'd have to renounce all my citizenships (UK too) and it wouldn't be worth it. I lived in Malaysia for a year in 2013 on 90 day visas, I think the reason they let me in I look like a local and have a Malaysian name - if you're Masalleh then yeah you might have an issue. Thought about the MM2h visa but complusory property purchase for the overbuilt condo market is a joke. Might try go for the digital visa. Way lower requirements than the Thai one for example. Or just stick to 90 day visas.

  • @TS-pq8km
    @TS-pq8km6 күн бұрын

    Early days but the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is looking the easiest from a cost and certainty viewpoint. Seeing how the Sarawak alternative plays out will be interesting

  • @TS-pq8km

    @TS-pq8km

    6 күн бұрын

    Thinking it through a little more the drawback with the SEZ is that you cannot sell to an incoming MM2H applicant as they must buy from a developer. Accordingly sale to an expanding Singaporean diaspora is not open to SEZ buyers.

  • @xiaomashitu
    @xiaomashitu6 күн бұрын

    More Options to Malaysia 🎉

  • @ShineOfSmiles
    @ShineOfSmiles6 күн бұрын

    People! If you appreciate Malaysia that much. You will find ways to make it work. Go figure! 😅

  • @thurston905
    @thurston9056 күн бұрын

    The MM2H has always been about propping the upscale property market

  • @wolfthequarrelsome504

    @wolfthequarrelsome504

    6 күн бұрын

    ​@@randallbard3750 the thing is the visa is to be renewed in five years but the purchase is permanent so the offer carries a risk of non renewal.

  • @owlscoffeecats
    @owlscoffeecats6 күн бұрын

    Thank you Taylor! Wonderful. Could you please share how much eyeglass & exam usually are for you? Love your glasses 👓 🤓

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    I paid about US 250. Lots of bells and whistles tho. 😂

  • @user-rb4so9ug3d
    @user-rb4so9ug3d6 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @AG-so4gl
    @AG-so4gl6 күн бұрын

    The S-MM2H is not policed, only req right now is 2 weeks in the region, after that live anyway in Malaysia....

  • @bsways
    @bsways6 күн бұрын

    I went to Kuching and although it was nice and the people super friendly, I found it a bit dead and saw barely any other westerners there which made me feel quite isolated.

  • @teatree6228

    @teatree6228

    6 күн бұрын

    U dont move to Asia to live amongst Westerners

  • @keangwooichoo6138

    @keangwooichoo6138

    6 күн бұрын

    Well you can move around after staying 30 days there

  • @sltung6130

    @sltung6130

    6 күн бұрын

    It is merely an entry point. Consider it a holiday location. The rest of the time you can stay in any other location

  • @thecowegg

    @thecowegg

    6 күн бұрын

    @@rodolphegilles well said 😂😂

  • @bsways

    @bsways

    5 күн бұрын

    @@teatree6228 is that why all the foreigners move to Australia and set up enclaves ? Its perfectly natural and ok to want to be around your own kind.

  • @zimben8
    @zimben85 күн бұрын

    Thank U Taylor. Ok then, i guess that was it then for me and KL Malaysia. Sad. I just wanted to get away from Thailand and all the chaos here. U, take care.

  • @lionelchaudesaigues7986
    @lionelchaudesaigues79866 күн бұрын

    Hi Andrew , Do you have to stay 30 days in a row in Sarawak or can it be 30 days spread out in the year ? Thank you for your very informative video!

  • @austinoaks3062

    @austinoaks3062

    6 күн бұрын

    Andrew said you don't have to do it all at once

  • @lionelchaudesaigues7986

    @lionelchaudesaigues7986

    6 күн бұрын

    @@austinoaks3062thank you !

  • @roversmum367
    @roversmum3675 күн бұрын

    Hi Taylor. Good luck with your move. On one of year earlier videos about moving you mentioned finding the owner's agent (or some similar term). I am interested in medium term rental in Penang and have looked into it before. As you are no doubt aware, there are tens of so called 'agents' advertising each advertised apartment. So the exact same apartment shows up under several different 'agents'. It's so confusing and also costly....as they all have different rates. Would you be able to make a video about how that works? How did you find the actual owner's agent? Would really love to know more to avoid being stuffed around and ripped off. Love to Earl Grey. :)

  • @johnsarkis5468
    @johnsarkis54686 күн бұрын

    I have a question I've never heard answered. If you obtain the MM2H in either Sarawak or Sabah, and stay there the required 30 days, can you then spend the remainder of the year in KL or Penang? Or would you still be limited to 90 days?

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    You can live anywhere in Malaysia once you have the visa.

  • @MarinaLaroche

    @MarinaLaroche

    5 күн бұрын

    @@andrewtaylor4558 With the risk they'll make other changes in the future.

  • @mordecaikucai9532
    @mordecaikucai95325 күн бұрын

    Excellent mike there Taylor. What brand you use Sir? Model to be exact

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    Rode wireless go 2

  • @mordecaikucai9532

    @mordecaikucai9532

    5 күн бұрын

    @@andrewtaylor4558 thank you sir

  • @toneysunny9283
    @toneysunny92836 күн бұрын

    until they change it again

  • @AG-so4gl
    @AG-so4gl6 күн бұрын

    In terms of 3 months stays, you can leave the country for a day and come back for a further 3 months, but best not to try your luck more than once.

  • @andyaptc2907
    @andyaptc29075 күн бұрын

    Its probably not going to be people like me too unfortunately, I dont want to be forced to buy property but would like to decide when I am ready or not, its a large expense for 10 years.

  • @ukgardener973
    @ukgardener9735 күн бұрын

    thanks

  • @gryblk21
    @gryblk214 күн бұрын

    I'm a little more positive about retiring in Malaysia now because of the BRICS application. Will you do a video about that?

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    4 күн бұрын

    No but Nomad Capitalist might.

  • @richlloyd2874
    @richlloyd28749 сағат бұрын

    Hey Taylor. Great informative videos. I was ready to begin the process of relocating to KL but noooo!. I wont have Govt hijack my $ for that long a period. U.S. has people from all over the world and no one is obligated to deposit large amts of money to secure a long stay, so in the spirit of "Loan Shark"... I'm out.

  • @montgomeryclark7531
    @montgomeryclark75315 күн бұрын

    I keep telling you if I were your HouseBoy I'd spare you from all that dreadful packing. All you'd have to do is plunk your sweet self down on a chaise lounge, drink the pitchers of Cosmo's I whipped up for you and your friends and enjoy that sweet life in the Tropics. Ain't life GRAND???😊

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    Ok 😂

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi6 күн бұрын

    What a wonderful video. Busy packing, are you arranging the movement on your own or you have hired a packer and a mover.

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    Just a mover

  • @Yasin_Affandi

    @Yasin_Affandi

    5 күн бұрын

    @@andrewtaylor4558 😀

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil39336 күн бұрын

    You know Andy I was thinking about what you said about marriage options. And would be interested in your take for older singles approaching the 'Check-out' years, and how if things didn't work out what's involved in undoing a LTC in Malaysia? For a moment I reflected back when I was in China a lady I dated for only short time made a business proposition. She was a pretty successful business lady (as were her parents) and she very much needed U.S. Residency to help her parents to retire in America and move her business to America. Being a practical Chinese business woman she proposed a business proposal first and if things worked out on a personal level as well we might be happy otherwise we could change the terms and go on a different path. After considering her offer I considered it a bit too high risk. I could imagine however there might be more than a few honest souls of means in Malaysia who might be open to an old school Chinese style personal/business arrangement of mutual interest and benefit to both parties. I have known a few couples , Chinese, Indian and Western-Asian who started out that way and decades later have become soulmates, just like the old Chinese proverb about business marriages with the right partner having a better chance then 'love marriages'.

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    🤔

  • @kayellai5278

    @kayellai5278

    6 күн бұрын

    Marriage in SEA with foreigner has always been on economical reason. If anyone plan to stay in Malaysia through marriage, you might need to fork out a monthly allowance for your spouse. You have to weight which is more cost effective. Choices are there.

  • @davelance8692

    @davelance8692

    2 күн бұрын

    You are asking the wrong person that particular question.

  • @jackoneil3933

    @jackoneil3933

    2 күн бұрын

    @@davelance8692 Why? How So?

  • @exileatsushi7165
    @exileatsushi71656 күн бұрын

    I am surprised that Taylor published this video today, considering the fact that Federal government suspended Sarawak MM2H (and even Sabah MM2H...). It's everywhere on the news.

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    I hope you are wrong. I have seen nothing about this anywhere. Sarawak has their own immigration department totally separate from West Malaysia.

  • @exileatsushi7165

    @exileatsushi7165

    6 күн бұрын

    @@andrewtaylor4558 I also hope I am wrong Taylor, but that's why I read. Maybe you could have a quick look on Google when you have time? Sorry if I am asking too much. In any case, thank you for your great informative videos!

  • @geraldonn3731
    @geraldonn37316 күн бұрын

    Welcome to Kuching Uncle Taylor..who knows you will bump into Henry Golding in Kuching...hehehe

  • @user-ds9cr7bf9q
    @user-ds9cr7bf9q5 күн бұрын

    Alter Domus are mine agent too, my renewal is in 2026. I was going to cancel my mm2h because of new rules but they said same to me that even nothing is in writing I'll be renewed on old rules, but it will be for 5 years and with increased renewal fee

  • @TheLucianoLeggio
    @TheLucianoLeggio6 күн бұрын

    Hi Andrew can u make a video on a new Apple Store officially open today at THE EXCHANGE MALL at TRX building at Kuala Lumpur.....

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    Maybe 🤔

  • @AG-so4gl
    @AG-so4gl6 күн бұрын

    S-MM2H agents tell me they can secure the visa in weeks, you simply apply while your in the region on a tourist visa... It certainly doesnt take many months... Been there done it 😊

  • @mjgrubert

    @mjgrubert

    4 күн бұрын

    I wouldn't trust this information. People on Facebook groups usually wait 18 months and more

  • @jo-anna5355
    @jo-anna53552 күн бұрын

    Hi Taylor, I love your videos. Could you give us some suggestions for our first trip to Malaysia.?We are inquiring for tourism and potentially our future retirement destination.

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    2 күн бұрын

    Penang and KL for sure. Maybe Malaka too. 🤗

  • @phinpublishing5701
    @phinpublishing57016 күн бұрын

    Taylor - I appreciate the excellent content! Your KZread channel is fantastic. Could you help me by providing some information about living and retiring in East Malaysia? Please help me find or watch a video about East Malaysia. I'm interested in learning about the cost of living, the expat community, and whether the population is primarily Christian or Muslim. If you've already made a video about East Malaysia, please share the link with me. Also, creating a video on this topic would be a great idea!

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    I have not made a video on East Malaysia.

  • @lindadorman2869
    @lindadorman28696 күн бұрын

    I was interested in the 90 day stay, twice a year and considered renting a furnished apartment year-round as a home base so I contacted the Malaysian embassy in Chicago to see if that was possible. They could not confirm two stays a year would be approved and told me it's up to the discretion of the individual immigration officer. Can you imagine renting an apartment and flying all the way to Malaysia only to be turned away upon arrival? Thank you but no.

  • @toneysunny9283

    @toneysunny9283

    6 күн бұрын

    smm2h

  • @TS-pq8km

    @TS-pq8km

    6 күн бұрын

    The border bounce has been a tradition in South East Asia. Malaysia stands out because it allows 90 days per visit by comparison to nearby countries that give only 30 days (many now changing to 60 days). 90 days in Malaysia... three weeks in Vietnam or similar and then another 90 days in Malaysia in each year should be fine. If it's tightened up you will know well in advance as the social media forums will light up. Your local lease should help with opening a local bank account which is so useful for day to day life. Good luck PS Have a look at Lake Toba in Indonesia as an example of a possible two week getaway

  • @InternationalBigshot

    @InternationalBigshot

    6 күн бұрын

    Two 90-day visits per year is OK. Malaysia has no published rules regarding the 'social visit pass', which is what the 90-day stamp in your passport is called. The danger is that immigration officers may not admit someone they believe is abusing the 90-day pass by using it to actually live in Malaysia. For example, staying 90 days, leaving for another place for a few days or weeks, and then returning for another 90 days. This is called 'visa running' and occasionally someone they believe is doing it repeatedly is not admitted. I assume you want to rent the apartment for a year to get a reduced rate for a longer term. Rental agents won't care about your visa status, so cay you do this? Yes. But why take a chance with not being able to use the space? Just visit when you want to and rent an apartment for 3 months while you're here.

  • @sltung6130

    @sltung6130

    6 күн бұрын

    Linda,when you come in through a tourist visa, you get a period of 1 month to 3 months. Smile and ask for the full 3 months When your visa runs out, you can return home or travel to Thailand,Vietnam Indonesia and repeat the process

  • @kevintan4321

    @kevintan4321

    6 күн бұрын

    But property in good location is ok.. Recently launched project in Mount kiara were almost fully sold within 3 months.

  • @davelance8692
    @davelance86923 күн бұрын

    Hi Taylor and thank you for this update. It was my understanding that for those 50 years old and above that both the fixed deposit AND monthly income amount were required in Sarawak. Can you confirm that it is just one or the other and not both? Thanks.

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    3 күн бұрын

    I believe one or the other.

  • @davelance8692

    @davelance8692

    2 күн бұрын

    @@andrewtaylor4558 Hello Taylor, I have now confirmed that BOTH the fixed deposit and monthly income amount are required. It's not a problem for me, but I believe that it will be a problem for many folks. For that reason, you might want to clarify that fact in a future update.

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    2 күн бұрын

    @@davelance8692 Bummer

  • @thaidawg9231
    @thaidawg92316 күн бұрын

    Hey Taylor, what's fee that Alter Domus charges for their services ?

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    Different for different things. Contact them.

  • @EDCHL
    @EDCHL4 күн бұрын

    Hello Andrew, thanks for the updates. I wonder if SMM2H holders can stay in West Malaysia if they fulfill the 30-day stay in Sarawak? Can you give us some more information about it? Do you know someone who actually do this?

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    4 күн бұрын

    Yes you can. I know people.

  • @ubiquitousdiabolus
    @ubiquitousdiabolus5 күн бұрын

    They raised the income requirement and then reversed it. This will probably be the same

  • @leilajelani5984
    @leilajelani59842 күн бұрын

    Mr. Taylor, If you don't mind can you write details of how did you obtain a permanent residence since you are retired and what is the price of 4 bedrooms? I appreciate 🙏

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    2 күн бұрын

    Watch my videos

  • @leopoldbourne8444
    @leopoldbourne84446 күн бұрын

    Regarding the minimum RM600,000 property purchase in Sarawak: for someone over 50, is it compulsory to buy a property there? I like Sarawak as a holiday but do not want to live there. In other words if I lived in KL with a compulsory Sarawak purchase I would have to find a tenant.

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    Not sure

  • @jaws7794
    @jaws77946 күн бұрын

    Strange how the Government will use 2 separate MM2h for Malaysia. I guess what ever works for them is fine...Everyone else just has to work with the set of rules..Interesting question I have is this.If I apply for Sarawak mm2h, after 30 days move to Penang.Beyond 90 days.will I be removed from Penang and sent back to Sarawak or kicked out of the country. 🤔 Thanks for the update..

  • @MarinaLaroche

    @MarinaLaroche

    5 күн бұрын

    Even if they allow it today, they can change the rules once again down the road. Risky.

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy12966 күн бұрын

    Andrew, what's the difference between the Sarawak and Sabah MM2H, especially for retired people or couples ("non-lucrative")?

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    I don’t know much about the Sabah program

  • @tg988

    @tg988

    6 күн бұрын

    Both are about the same. Sabah MM2H requires a slightly bigger deposit RM200K.

  • @tinglestingles

    @tinglestingles

    6 күн бұрын

    Sabah program has not fully started yet and the full conditions have not been published yet, coming soon.

  • @francois2266
    @francois22664 күн бұрын

    Are Alter Domus able to help people get their Sarawak MM2H visa ?

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    4 күн бұрын

    Not sure

  • @fajarh979
    @fajarh9796 күн бұрын

    Such a nice video Andrew for highlighting this issue in regards to Mm2h (Sarawak/Sabah version) Due to MA63, Borneos have a lot of freedom to tailor made their own version of Mm2h as compared to the stricter federal Malaysian Mm2h. Lets go for it as suggested by Andrew guys.

  • @franklopez-fw5fm
    @franklopez-fw5fm5 күн бұрын

    Interesting, I wonder if you get the Sarawak visa, rent a place for 30 days, then y move to Mainland Malaysia and live the rest of the year?

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    Sure!

  • @franklopez-fw5fm

    @franklopez-fw5fm

    Күн бұрын

    @@andrewtaylor4558 i am confused about the smm2h program, i went to your recommended agent alter Domus, they told me Sarawak is accepting applications now. but other sites say smm2h is in transition just like mm2h. any info?

  • @Simply_Hamedah
    @Simply_Hamedah5 күн бұрын

    We moved to Malaysia from America one year ago this month with my children the best decision we have ever made for our children if you live in America today try to escape to somewhere else.

  • @gif24gt60
    @gif24gt606 күн бұрын

    How much can you earn teaching english as second language in maylasia?

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    I have no idea, sorry

  • @temogen2
    @temogen26 күн бұрын

    School visa is only for the mother.

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @FrozenSkyy
    @FrozenSkyy6 күн бұрын

    Great video Taylor. Could you also make a video on the new SEZ option for Johor Bahru. Does anyone know what's the min. Property value that must be purchased in JB for that visa?

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    5 күн бұрын

    Noted

  • @captfoong
    @captfoong5 күн бұрын

    Where are you packing to??😅

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    4 күн бұрын

    Just another apartment

  • @Kevin-zz9nc
    @Kevin-zz9nc6 күн бұрын

    Sorry Captain Obvious but why move there if they're likely to double the financial requirements like they did before???

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    We have always been grandfathered in

  • @nomorenews
    @nomorenews4 күн бұрын

    Please recommend good mm2h agents for Sarawak and Sabah

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    4 күн бұрын

    I don’t know. Anyone have a recommendation?

  • @anniesshenanigans3815
    @anniesshenanigans38156 күн бұрын

    What is the downside of Sarawak??

  • @andrewtaylor4558

    @andrewtaylor4558

    6 күн бұрын

    Very quiet. If that’s a downside. 😂

  • @tg988

    @tg988

    6 күн бұрын

    Cambodia

  • @lloyd61269

    @lloyd61269

    6 күн бұрын

    @@andrewtaylor4558hi Andrew, Sabah is beautiful , Kota Kinabalu is at the seaside, visit the state first and decide later.Regards😊

  • @zaki-pq1ps

    @zaki-pq1ps

    6 күн бұрын

    food less spicy, no skyscraper and lots of crocodile.

  • @louislovestrand

    @louislovestrand

    6 күн бұрын

    Sarawak MM2H requires only 30 days. That's easy, and a nice escape from the big cities. Kuching is a medium sized city. Plenty there for retirees. Interesting that Sarawak gets some Christian holidays not recognized in western Malaysia.

  • @chrisq.6857
    @chrisq.68576 күн бұрын

    Grandfathered in terms exactly means just for renewal terms and conditions ? And how many times can you renew ? Terms used to be 10 years for renewals ,now only 5 years and cost of renewals ..as per original ,or the so called improvements or the latest ones ? Great job Taylor ,keep up the good work 💪..

  • @kayellai5278
    @kayellai52786 күн бұрын

    Taylor just shared some loopholes on Peninsular Malaysia MM2H to continue to stay in Malaysia. There are a lot of complaints on the new MM2H, your complaints will never be heard, as you are not a voting citizen of Malaysia. Swallow it and accept it and find a loophole to overcome it. Being nasty does not help. Even pendatang citizens has complaints in Malaysia, as for tourist, you just have to wait in queue after pendatang.

  • @ThisnametaKenny

    @ThisnametaKenny

    5 күн бұрын

    Why the derogatory comment on non Malays? FYI everybody. "Pendatang" is a derogatory term used on non Malays in Malaysia by racists.