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Malaysia My Second Home

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H): Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on June 24, 2020June 25, 2020 Sam Choong219 CommentsPosted in MM2H, Penang, Retirement

In my years sharing advice on the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, I have encountered the same questions many times. I have compiled these FAQs into a list to help individuals like you who might be considering MM2H.

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.

retiring in Malaysia

Why retiring in Malaysia is an affordable opportunity for executives

Posted on November 18, 2016February 13, 2017 Sam Choong2 CommentsPosted in Retirement

I was born in Malaysia. During school and university, I lived in the UK, which was an incredibly enriching life experience.

Recent Posts

  • Expats returning to Malaysia during Covid – Quarantine times shorten
  • The latest on applying for Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H), Malaysia
  • Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H): Frequently Asked Questions
  • Cheaper properties now available to foreigners in Penang
  • Purchasing a property in the Malaysian secondary market – What a foreign purchaser needs to know

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