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Sam’s take on MM2H (Malaysia’s long-stay visa for foreigners relocating or retiring to Malaysia) and how it has impacted Malaysia, and Penang in particular.

Posted on September 17, 2019September 18, 2019 Sam ChoongLeave a commentPosted in MM2H

Malaysia’s long-stay visa, the MM2H visa, has proven to be immensely popular with foreigners wanting to make Malaysia their second home. So much so that applications started to pile up and some applicants found themselves waiting almost a year for approval. To add to the frustrations, it was officially announced that the financial criteria to […]

How does the Malaysian Spouse Visa stack up against Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)?

Posted on January 11, 2019June 24, 2020 Sam Choong4 CommentsPosted in Investments, MM2H, Penang, Retirement, Sabah MM2H, Sarawak MM2H, Spouse visa, Tax

It has been a dramatic few months for Malaysians, starting in May 2018 with a new Government in place after 61 years, and the re-election of 93-year old former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir as our new Premier. From a political standpoint, this is exciting for us Penangites because Lim Guan Eng, the former Chief Minister […]

Afternoon Tea with the British High Commission in KL

Posted on October 19, 2018September 17, 2019 Sam Choong2 CommentsPosted in Estate Planning, Legal, MM2H, Property, Retirement, Tax, Wills

If you’re a British Expat in Malaysia, join me as I present a talk on Estate Planning. There will be MM2H coverage as well.

Official MM2H Workshop (Looking Forward to Updates!)

Posted on July 20, 2018August 7, 2018 Sam ChoongLeave a commentPosted in MM2H

On 20th March 2018, it was publicly announced for the first time at the British Council event (where I presented my Wills Seminar to British expats) held at E&O Hotel, Penang that new MM2H guidelines would come into effect mid-2018. This announcement resulted in more questions than answers and the expat community in Malaysia were understandably concerned. […]

Important MM2H Updates! Popular FAQs Answered!

Posted on April 17, 2018August 7, 2018 Sam Choong15 CommentsPosted in MM2H, Penang, Property, Retirement, Tax

MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME (MM2H): FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, MAY 2018 It’s been months since I published our last MM2H FAQ. Since then, I’ve had an overwhelming number of questions from those of you seeking clarification as you consider making Malaysia your new home. As there have been many questions, I’m going to list the most […]

Estate planning talk for the British High Commission

Posted on April 4, 2018August 7, 2018 Sam ChoongLeave a commentPosted in Estate Planning, MM2H, Penang, Retirement, Tax, Wills

I’m sitting on a long wooden table at my surf camp on a rugged tiny island in the Indian Ocean, hours by boat, west of Sumatra in Indonesia. We wait patiently for favourable winds to bring peeling walls of water for us to carve on. There’s time to reflect during these waits.

Bazaar at the Hin Bus Depot

Posted on February 12, 2018August 7, 2018 Sam ChoongLeave a commentPosted in MM2H, Penang, Retirement

Bazaars can be engaging places and the Hin Bus Depot bazaar is no different. No matter where they are: the historical Spice Bazaar in Istanbul; the ‘Flea markets’ in Camden Town; or the “Pasar Malam” in Bandar Aceh.

Big Band Jazz in Penang on Sept 27th,2017

Posted on November 24, 2017August 7, 2018 Sam ChoongLeave a commentPosted in MM2H, Penang, Retirement

Jazz has always struck a chord with me. Men and women dressed to the nines in their elegant frocks and black ties, all for the occasion and what an occasion it was! The Big Band Jazz concert exhibited the best of jazz from a bygone era of art deco and sophistication; the Great Gatsby, Ellington, […]

MM2H update: Car Tax Incentive to be withdrawn!

Posted on September 7, 2017 Sam Choong3 CommentsPosted in MM2H

MM2H wills and estate planning issues for expats

Posted on May 18, 2017May 18, 2017 Sam Choong2 CommentsPosted in Estate Planning, MM2H, Tax, Wills

MM2H wills and estate planning issues for expats: Penang has a substantial expat population, a lot of whom are British and are here through the Malaysia My Second Home (“MM2H”) programme. In light of the UK tax changes effective from 6 April 2017, I thought it would be helpful to update the local British expat community as […]