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SMM2H​

Sarawak’s MM2H program, overseen by the Ministry of Tourism, offers foreigners affordable property prices and top-tier healthcare services, standing out amidst changes in the federal program.

The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP) oversees the S-MM2H program. Foreigners benefit from lower minimum property purchase prices in Sarawak compared to other states. Sarawak boasts a lower crime rate than many countries, along with advanced healthcare services. Private hospitals provide world-class treatment at significantly reduced costs, offering competitive rates compared to numerous other countries

The popularity of the S-MM2H program has surged recently due to significant changes in the MM2H program. In 2020, the monthly income requirement for MM2H was RM10,000, but it has now risen to RM40,000 after a pause during the pandemic. The Sarawak government chose not to follow the Federal government’s lead, keeping its S-MM2H requirements unchanged. They also continued accepting applications throughout the pandemic, which was crucial for retaining the trust of long-term stay applicants who invest a substantial amount of their savings to live in Malaysia.

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What are the key differences

S-MM2H MM2H
Location
Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia only
Fixed Deposit Requirements
Individual: RM150,000
Couple: RM300,000
RM1,000,000 (currently undergoing 1 year testing period with Gold category starting at only RM500,000 FD)
Monthly Offshore Income
Individual: RMRM7,000
Couple: RM10,000
RM40,000
Length of pass
5 years + 5 years
5 years + 5 years
Permission to work
Application for endorsement required
Application for endorsement required
Age eligibility
From 30 years old
From 30 years old (starting in 2023)
​Minimum house purchase value
​RM600,000 in Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Bintulu; or RM500,000 in other divisions
In most states in Peninsular, a minimum threshold of RM1,000,000 is required
Minimum stay requirements
30 days annually in Sarawak
60 days annually in Peninsular Malaysia (starting in 2023)
APPROVAL RATES

Between November 2021 and September 2023, the federal MM2H program received a total number of 2,164 MM2H applications, of which 1905 or 88% of those applications have been approved. In 2023 alone, the Sarawak government is set to approve 700 applications. Since 2021, the S-MM2H program has received a 25x increase in interest. Before this, the S-MM2H applications only made up an insignificant portion of the federal MM2H program, but now it rivals the federal MM2H program in terms of applications and interests.

What are the documents required?
There are two categories of S-MM2H applications, namely, for those above 50 and those aged between 30 and 49.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) SARAWAK-MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME (S-MM2H)

As obtained from the MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CREATIVE INDUSTRY AND PERFORMING ARTS SARAWAK.

A. APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

Sales and Purchase Agreement (S&P)
Compulsory for principal applicant and dependent(s) aged 18 years and above from his/her origin country.
The applicant can only apply under this condition if he/she is undergoing long-term medical treatment in Sarawak that needs him/her to stay in Sarawak due to frequent travel to Sarawak to receive treatment. To be eligible, the applicant needs to provide the ministry his/her detailed medical report by a certified medical practitioner and medical institution. That medical institution must be located in Sarawak. MTCP will then send the medical reports to the government medical practitioner specialist for their assessment on their eligibility for S-MM2H.

B. SUBMISSION

The applicant must attend physically to submit the application or can appoint a registered agent to submit on their behalf.

Processing takes 90 WORKING DAYS. The duration might be longer due to background and security checks by relevant authorities.

C. S-MM2H PASS

S-MM2H pass follows the passport expiry date. For example, the passport is only valid for 30 months, the S-MM2H pass given would be for 30 months only. The applicant needs to renew their pass once he/she receives his/her new passport.

Minimum stay of 30 days per year in Sarawak required. Failure to do so may result in the termination of your pass.

D. FINANCIAL PROOF

Any banks in Sarawak as long as the FD account is opened in any bank branch located in Sarawak.

  • Letter from the company proving that the applicant is working at that company, his/her position and his/her salary
  • 6-month salary slip
  • 6- month bank statement showing that he/she is receiving the salary under his/her account.

 

Yes, pass holders need to

  • show the latest bank statement for their FD account or 
  • resubmit their documents of financial proof if using their pension or offshore income

 

E. MEDICAL CHECK-UP

  • Full medical check-ups including 
  • X-ray
  • Urine test
  • Blood tests and other tests deemed necessary by the medical practitioner

 

No, only medical exams done in Sarawak are accepted.

F. DEPENDENTS

a. Parents of the principal applicant

b. Children under 21.

 

No. Dependents will only receive a yearly social pass. For children, he/she/they will still be under student pass or yearly social pass if he/she/they are not studying in Sarawak.

Required for all except children 7 years old and below.

G. BUYING PROPERTY

Yes, providing the pass holder follows the requirement set by the Sarawak Land and Survey Department under the Sarawak Land Code (last reviewed 2019)

H. EDUCATION

If the applicant applies for S-MM2H under the condition of having children studying, the children must be studying in Sarawak.

No. The children must already be registered and studying in Sarawak to be eligible for the programme.

I. INVESTMENT

Yes, under Section 13 of the Sarawak Land Code, for the Property for Foreign Acquisition (last amendment: May 2019), foreigners can only own the land under the land classification for Mixed Zone for residential purpose only. The value of the house plus land must be RM600,000

Sarawak offers a lower cost of living, better standard of living, and lower property purchase prices for foreigners.

J. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS

  • hanisahu@sarawak.gov.my
  • marinaa@sarawak.gov.my
  • hamriahj@sarawak.gov.my

A. APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

Sales and Purchase Agreement (S&P)
Compulsory for principal applicant and dependent(s) aged 18 years and above from his/her origin country.
The applicant can only apply under this condition if he/she is undergoing long-term medical treatment in Sarawak that needs him/her to stay in Sarawak due to frequent travel to Sarawak to receive treatment. To be eligible, the applicant needs to provide the ministry his/her detailed medical report by a certified medical practitioner and medical institution. That medical institution must be located in Sarawak. MTCP will then send the medical reports to the government medical practitioner specialist for their assessment on their eligibility for S-MM2H.

B. SUBMISSION

The applicant must attend physically to submit the application or can appoint a registered agent to submit on their behalf.

Processing takes 90 WORKING DAYS. The duration might be longer due to background and security checks by relevant authorities.

C. S-MM2H PASS

S-MM2H pass follows the passport expiry date. For example, the passport is only valid for 30 months, the S-MM2H pass given would be for 30 months only. The applicant needs to renew their pass once he/she receives his/her new passport.

Minimum stay of 30 days per year in Sarawak required. Failure to do so may result in the termination of your pass.

D. FINANCIAL PROOF

Any banks in Sarawak as long as the FD account is opened in any bank branch located in Sarawak.

  • Letter from the company proving that the applicant is working at that company, his/her position and his/her salary
  • 6-month salary slip
  • 6- month bank statement showing that he/she is receiving the salary under his/her account.

 

Yes, pass holders need to

  • show the latest bank statement for their FD account or 
  • resubmit their documents of financial proof if using their pension or offshore income

 

E. MEDICAL CHECK-UP

  • Full medical check-ups including 
  • X-ray
  • Urine test
  • Blood tests and other tests deemed necessary by the medical practitioner

 

No, only medical exams done in Sarawak are accepted.

F. DEPENDENTS

a. Parents of the principal applicant

b. Children under 21.

 

No. Dependents will only receive a yearly social pass. For children, he/she/they will still be under student pass or yearly social pass if he/she/they are not studying in Sarawak.

Required for all except children 7 years old and below.

G. BUYING PROPERTY

Yes, providing the pass holder follows the requirement set by the Sarawak Land and Survey Department under the Sarawak Land Code (last reviewed 2019)

H. EDUCATION

If the applicant applies for S-MM2H under the condition of having children studying, the children must be studying in Sarawak.

No. The children must already be registered and studying in Sarawak to be eligible for the programme.

I. INVESTMENT

Yes, under Section 13 of the Sarawak Land Code, for the Property for Foreign Acquisition (last amendment: May 2019), foreigners can only own the land under the land classification for Mixed Zone for residential purpose only. The value of the house plus land must be RM600,000

Sarawak offers a lower cost of living, better standard of living, and lower property purchase prices for foreigners.

J. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS

  • hanisahu@sarawak.gov.my
  • marinaa@sarawak.gov.my
  • hamriahj@sarawak.gov.my
SUBMISSION PROCESS
All applications must be submitted by the applicants to the one-stop centre at MTAC.

Direct Submission
a. All applicants must be bonded to a sponsor who is of Sarawakian origin and is currently residing in Sarawak
b. Each sponsor can only sponsor a maximum of one (1) applicant.

Assisted submission
a. Submission of applications by third parties is only authorized to licensed MM2H agents
b. All applications must be bonded to a Sarawakian-registered MM2H licensed agent

SMM2H Application Form

SMM2H Application Guide - Bahasa Malaysia

SMM2H Application Guide - Korean

SMM2H Application Guide - Japanese

SMM2H Application Guide - Korean

SMM2H Application Guide - Japanese

List of licensed SMM2H agents

From the Sarawak Tourism Board’s official guidelines, which can also be found on https://smm2h.sarawaktourism.com/

The financial proof documents required are as follows:

Other supporting documents required are as follows: