Turok
Australian expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 25 May 2017
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 ...
Agree - surely the government should be informing people at this stage of the status nd also more importantly what the new requirements could be? Definitely not being see as a priority for the government or the tourism industry. Its so protracted! 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 ...
Interesting... The Malaysian Government has advised us today that expired social visit pass (tourist visa) holders will be permitted to leave Malaysia without incurring any penalties or enforcement action up to 14 days from the expiry of the ... 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 ...
Agree...I'm currently in MY having worked for several years in VN and then the PH...given their is talk of "the next pandemic", I agree on whether its better to permanently relocate to another country. As an Aussie, I'm hoping to ... 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 ...
Agree...I've worked across Asia for the past 15 years (10 of those in MY under the resident pass) and am amazed how backward MY is compared to other countries in enticing people to relocate like you said...the cumulative effect is much greater ... 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 ...
Be interesting to see the changes and the impact it will have on the program. I wonder if it will change the RM10K monthly income requirement and fixed deposit amount? i hope they also find a way to streamline the process and turnaround for ... 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 ...
Yeah....your probably right! Nothing moves fast in MY unfortunately. 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 ...
Hi - yeah correct the program has been suspended. But the government mentioned that they were reviewing the MM2H program earlier in 2020 and that in Dec they would be releasing their findings of their review into the program and also possibly new ... 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 ...
Has anyone heard anything of late about the MM2H review that is supposed to be completed in Dec (2020)...surely there is an obligation for the government to release a statement? Read More
Residency Pass-Talent by rupabsuvarna
Hi, Anyone who has applied for residency pass talent? Can you give me some info pls
Hi - if the requirements are met, then you will receive a letter to state that you can proceed with getting the visa added to your passport and issued with a Resident Pass. In terms of approvals though, its up to immigration and Talent Corp to ... Read More
Residency Pass-Talent by rupabsuvarna
Hi, Anyone who has applied for residency pass talent? Can you give me some info pls
Hi - the only suggestion I can make is to check out their Talentcorp website to see if there is an appeal process, form you can complete or contact number to call them and ask. If you in MY you can make an appointment to see them Read More
Residency Pass-Talent by rupabsuvarna
Hi, Anyone who has applied for residency pass talent? Can you give me some info pls
Hi I'm a RP holder since 2011 when I was part of the first group approved. Happy to answer any questions you may have Read More
Visa agent who can help to renew my guardian pass. by kveetil
I am looking for a visa agent who can help me to renew my guardian pass. I already have an appointment with immigration, next week, I need to prepare a personal bond and declaration of working along with other forms. Other forms are filled but I ...
Hi - Many thanks for your advice. I'm current a Resident Pass holder with my RP expiring in the middle of 2021 and have been working part as a freelance editor. The firm that has been giving me work is open to providing any papers, etc needed to ... Read More
Visa agent who can help to renew my guardian pass. by kveetil
I am looking for a visa agent who can help me to renew my guardian pass. I already have an appointment with immigration, next week, I need to prepare a personal bond and declaration of working along with other forms. Other forms are filled but I ...
Hi Has anyone used an agent before to gain an Employment Pass? I am dealing with a company who is keen to provide any paperwork needed to help me gain an EP but suggested I use an agent to help with process? I did contact ESD but they mentioned ... Read More
part time earning by ankita04shah
I am looking for a part time earning. can anyone suggest, what to do.
I am a freelancer working from home and happy to assist. Read More
Retiring in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malaysia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Thanks will do. Agree I had one quote of RM 7,000 Read More
Retiring in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malaysia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Thanks will ask my agent as will be a key point to know re: MM2H final decision Cheers :) Read More
Retiring in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malaysia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Many thanks for your reply. If the work is freelancing, and the work is given offshore (ie editing and proodreadingh and being paid offshore into A Malaysian bank account, even thigh the work is performed in Malaysia would that be considered as ... Read More
Retiring in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malaysia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hi Gravitas. I'm an Australian and living here under a RP but now working as a freelance and open to work opportunities. I'm worried about rising costs in AU as haven't lived in AU for 10 years now if which 6 years have been living in ... Read More
Retiring in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malaysia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I'm really interested in the comments for this thread as I'm seriously considering MM2H and retiring in MY and keen to hear from others who have made the leap to retire in MY. Read More
am I a Malaysian tax resident? by Chenvandran
Hi I need advice whether I m doing the right thing to declare myself as a Malaysian tax resident I based in Malaysia n stay in malaysia for more than 180 days in a year. However my income is coming from overseas. I m hired by a foreign company to ...
Wow so not just Australia. I gather that they wish to access bank accounts in other countries re: tax evasion Read More
am I a Malaysian tax resident? by Chenvandran
Hi I need advice whether I m doing the right thing to declare myself as a Malaysian tax resident I based in Malaysia n stay in malaysia for more than 180 days in a year. However my income is coming from overseas. I m hired by a foreign company to ...
Also I've never used the online tax form. Is it easy or better to find an accountant to assist? When is tax returns due and is it by calendar or financial year? Read More
am I a Malaysian tax resident? by Chenvandran
Hi I need advice whether I m doing the right thing to declare myself as a Malaysian tax resident I based in Malaysia n stay in malaysia for more than 180 days in a year. However my income is coming from overseas. I m hired by a foreign company to ...
Thanks will check this out. Read More
am I a Malaysian tax resident? by Chenvandran
Hi I need advice whether I m doing the right thing to declare myself as a Malaysian tax resident I based in Malaysia n stay in malaysia for more than 180 days in a year. However my income is coming from overseas. I m hired by a foreign company to ...
Hi Am I a foreign tax resident here in MY being from AU but not contracted to a MY business as a freelancer. Just received this from my credit union bank in AU today... Are you a foreign tax resident? Our records show that you might be a foreign ... Read More
RESIDENCE STATUS FOR TAX PURPOSE by skrizkiah
Hi everyone, As I notice, gov of Malaysia will tax expat who resides more than 90 days but less than 182 days in Malaysia with a flat rate of 28%. I have gone through the document from HASIL regarding the criteria of residence status, you may find ...
Thanks. I'm not a resident Australian as haven't lived back in AU for almost 10 years now. Question though, if the money I earn is in Malaysia but get paid out of the UK. Is that taxable income generated while I'm living in Malaysia ... Read More
RESIDENCE STATUS FOR TAX PURPOSE by skrizkiah
Hi everyone, As I notice, gov of Malaysia will tax expat who resides more than 90 days but less than 182 days in Malaysia with a flat rate of 28%. I have gone through the document from HASIL regarding the criteria of residence status, you may find ...
Thanks. I do some part time work but I get paid from the UK into my Maybank account. Is this classified then as offshore income? Read More
RESIDENCE STATUS FOR TAX PURPOSE by skrizkiah
Hi everyone, As I notice, gov of Malaysia will tax expat who resides more than 90 days but less than 182 days in Malaysia with a flat rate of 28%. I have gone through the document from HASIL regarding the criteria of residence status, you may find ...
Hi. I've been in MY for over 180 days on a Resident Pass but no employment contract or earnings over RM34K pa. do I need to do anything? Read More
Proofreading, Editing and writing services
Yep noted. Too much of a hurry to get this done....thanks for the pickup Regards Paul Read More
Proofreading, Editing and writing services
Thanks - actually I do freelancing work for Grammarprooffing already and keeping me pretty busy at the moment and looking to also try and broaden our network. Cheers Paul Read More
Proofreading, Editing and writing services
Hi I'm an Australian expat living in Malaysia. I am currently helping University students and corporates to review, edit and proofread materials given that in many instances, their English (language) and grammar are quite poor. I'm ... Read More