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Thanks Cinnamon,Yeah, that was my guess, I will open it prior to cancellation and let the funds be parked there, until I see a better Fx , we are now at all times low and I am reluctant to take the loss in full. Thanks for your help Read More

@Pat87 Hi there, sorry for late reply, I am right now at KL and decided to have my agent draft my resignation letter and then go to the Bank in person to get my monies out. Cost of it is MYR 750 , I will go this route as I'm busy with many things ... Read More

@topazar聽 Oh BTW TopAzar. You may want to bring along your wifes passport to as they may need it to cancel her visa, too. And get a withdrawal letter from immigration in her name as well so you will have all the evidence you need that both of ... Read More

My suggestion is get a affidavit signed by your wife affirming that she approves of he removal 聽and notarized by a lawyer. Better be safe that sorry.My impression is once Immigration approves it should not be an issue. Also, oddly, you MAY also ... Read More

Thanks so much Cinnamon , the last paragraph you quoted is definitely an issue, as the Bank I chose at the time of enrollment is really a pain with its red tape for every single procedureI am flying to Malaysia to cancel the MM2H and am not sure how ... Read More

Thank you very much Cinnamon....looks like a nightmare, why is it that the bank cannot return funds in a straightforward way to the same account from where the original funds were wired to open the FD ? I don't want to have any relationship ... Read More

Good day, I am a MM2H holder for KL and I am quitting the program, can someone detail the procedures on how to do it without any agent ?Any idea on how long it takes, and once we get the official resignation paperwork for the Bank, how much time ... Read More

Me too Shill, I just can't understand how they proceeded like this, the wording on the letter at MM2H opening of account time is clear, the rollover is automatic at whichever rate you negotiate at the end of each tenure Will see what my agent ... Read More

Thanks Shill for taking the time I just want to roll it over, not to claim authorized expenses on the 50 K allowed after 1 yr placement, nor move it around, it is a very simple request to the Bank (CIMB), guys just renew my FD at the very same ... Read More

Thanks Openmind, I am already in touch with my MM2H agent, let's see what she can do as I am out of the country under MCO restrictions, in any case, what a shame... Read More

Thanks Openmind..... it is actually far worse than that, they are keeping my money locked under a shady FD position at 0% !! and they are telling me that in order to roll it over for a new FD term, I need to uplift it, which is technically forbidden ... Read More

Good day, questions for the fellow MM2Hs... - Upon completion of 1st year of FD at Bank, in order to rollover it for another tenure (6 or 12 months), do I need a letter from Immigration/Ministry of Tourism addressed to the Bank allowing me to do so ... Read More

Thank you for your input Cinnamon Maybe someone has already gone thru this, and can explain how it went. We are experiencing difficult times, so in a way , writing a new book on these kind of situations Stay safe Read More

Thank you so much Cinnamon , I guess force majeure is not included here, I am stranded outside Malaysia and I certainly need the medical expenses coverage. On a side note, is it possible to change Bank for FD placement after the first year ? Kind ... Read More

Good day, I am within the MCO group which is not allowed to re-enter Malaysia and I have my MM2H approved since a year ago, my specific question is whether it is possible to withdraw my 50 K FD from the bank after the first year, and leave the ... Read More

Just an update I did my medical test and I have to say this Forum is great with recommendations.Performed by Dr Goh at Sungei Wang Plaza Read More

Thanks for the recommendations.I just did mine with Dr Goh at Sungei Wang Plaza LG 32 Just walked in, and 15 mins later we were done.We paid 70 RM each. Very friendly Dr in his 80s. This forum is awesome for its recommendations Read More

Just hit me a question I forgot to ask .... We are a couple > 50 yrs old, I learnt that when you open the Acc and start the TD , there's no right of survivorship or ITF clauses , so the only way to transfer the TD if something unexpected ... Read More

I guess I clarified further in my answer above. Transferwise is the best, but as was not coming from my account , was not a true option for me, in any case I did the comparison, just to know how much more the local bank charged me to convert USD to ... Read More

To clarify my point: It came under my name but originated in a third party and not from my bank Of course I was duly penalized by CIMB Forex , but compared to Transferwise the effective rate was 4,12 vs 4,156 net one with Trfw , % wise and spread ... Read More

Just an update as I am in KL completing the MM2H process. In previous posts I asked if the monies for TDs needed to be originated in same account of applicant abroad. To save on intermediate middlemen, commissions, etc I have one of my parties ... Read More

Rather than applying through an Agent or on a Do it myself basis, which you will find advocates for both procedures in this topic depending on the applicant situation , I believe my 9 months were extended as a consequence of the Change of Government ... Read More

I did my thorough research on which docs were needed, as well as Bank statements, etc etc per my Agent requests. I was never asked for a single extra doc through all the vetting process until final approval. Main docs were the Letter of Good Conduct ... Read More

In my case from submission date it stayed 4.5 months under Received for Verification then it switched to Pending Committee Approval until it was approved 4.5 months more. When u check online it still shows as Pending Committee Approval in spite of ... Read More

Thanks Calvin, yes I did put forward the question to my agent, answer still pending For those who used Transferwise, I am not sure if it allows to put a header like "MM2H" or else. If I transfer from my local account it will take a long ... Read More

I am quoting myself as I am adding some info that might relevant for those waiting. 1/My approval took place thru Special Committee Nr 4/2019 dated 29 March 2019, for some reason the approval letter is dated May 31st, not sure which procedures were ... Read More

Thanks a lot Sebby !! In any case this post confirms my reasoning about this issue. I forgot to ask for the details last time I visited with CIMB bank officer. Bregards Pasting from other source: Hi Pat, from my understanding the reason why you ... Read More

Good day, since the link was moderated and I guess includes valuable info can you repost a piece of the info included there in an acceptable format ? TIA Yes, you can have as many FDs as you want on whatever terms you want. They just need to total ... Read More

Hi VWC , my initial plans are to stay in KL area, as I have my niece and husband living there, once I get a closer feel, I will decide what to do. I will start scouting for places to rent once I arrive in KL, fortunately I've got a basecamp from ... Read More

My understanding Cinnamon is that if you comply at any given point of time with the minimum threshold required (in my case initial 150 K, during my residence pass 100 K if withdrawal of 50 K is properly documented after 1 year) you can just open a ... Read More

Thanks VWC ! Forgot to add that I submitted by end of August 2018 so it took 9 months to materialize, in line with all comments here Read More

If I understood you well, in our case as we are + 50 y/o, we need to have a 150 K TD and it is advisable to break it down in one for 50 K (max withdrawal permitted after year 1) and one for 100 K (minimum to be maintained per the Program) ? In the ... Read More

Just received the approval letter for Submission 384XX thru Agent. The letter , however, is dated back May 31st, 2019, so 5 months left to finalize all procedures. Thanks everybody for your inputs and assistance. Cheers Read More

Thanks for your update , hope I also get my confirmation letter soon too. All the best with your application ! Read More

Thanks Brandonn, mine is 385XX , I was verbally informed last week by Agent of my approval, but I didnot post here bcz I didn't yet receive the hardcopied approval letter which to me is the doc that matters as the 6 months timeframe for stamping ... Read More

Yuecheung and Brandonn would you be so kind to confirm your submission Numbers in the format eg: 37.XXX, 38.XXX ,etc so as to check where are we standing right now as far as submissions being approved. Thanks in advance Read More

I checked today with my agent and is telling me the dates for Committee Meetings are not officially announced and remain confidential. Their best guess is that for submissions 38.xxx a date for approval should be around May. Will see PS: maybe ... Read More

Ok thanks Gravitas, so the change in status will show only after all Ministries clearances are given as far as I can understand Read More

Thanks for the update, question, did this approval reflect on your Status online ? Or is it still showing "Pending Committee approval" I am within your same 38XXX bracket and just wanted to know if it will show online while checking ... Read More

I am not certain on how this Special Task Force works, or the resources allocated to it, but my wild guess is that, say they work 5 days a week, on 1000 applications per month, means roughly 250/week or 50 per day,mmmm let me cast some doubt on how ... Read More

FYI...apparently hard data... couple of weeks ago old https://www.thesundaily.my/local/mm2h-approval-process-being-accelerated-BK738388 Read More

Just for the records I got my reference # directly from an email address checkntrack@motac.gov.my about a week after my Agent submitted my application back in August. The Reference topic for the email was Application submission and my passport ... Read More

Hope so, and thx for the good wishes. The Task Force seems to be working per my Agent Keep us posted on how your arrangements post approval develop, this will help others coming after you Cheers Read More

Thanks Ansat, mine is 38xxx so 2000 +- applications still to go :( Read More

Thanks for your detailed analysis Cinnamon I didnot know about countries in and out under "Others" Brgds Read More

Congrats...and just for the records, could you share which Nr does your application start with ? Is it 37.XXX, 38.XXX ?? I was told last week by my Agent that applications from May and June were moving forward, but given the backlog is around 3.000 ... Read More

Interesting....any hint which countries are comprised under "others" ?? I guess mostly Europe and the US....but I wonder the reason for the sharp fall from an avg of 600+-/yr to 272 Read More

EXPAT000....I am not saying applying by yourself isn't doable, in my case it is not practical and to be honest with you, we have had a change of Government in the middle of the application with practical implications, so I'd rather have ... Read More

Thanks Expat000 for sharing your personal experience applying direct with them and the different layovers of your documentation :D Regarding emailing them, to me , as I am far away I suscribe to the last post, flying KL even twice to fix ... Read More

Sure it is Gravitas, therefore I tried to be as tidy ,powerful and verifiable in my application as possible The agent I am working with advised me of several attempts of ppl trying to doctor their applications, so we were very detailed while ... Read More

Hi Expat, thanks for your comment I did grasp in full the sense of your question to them, furthermore, this is exactly my case, and prior to enrolling in MM2H I asked which were the conditions to be eligible to apply for it as I am not pensioned ... Read More

Good questions put forward to Ministry , thanks Expat000 However why are you saying they didnot respond to point #1 ? Insufficient source of primary income might mean you get $1 , and the rest is being supplemental and accepted per their answer. ... Read More

I agree with you, was just trying to figure it out where's the concept behind the ratios to allow for a couple to be eligible was coming from. In my opinion the couple is a single unit applying, regardless how the 10 K are built from. Of course ... Read More

Interesting Gravitas, but I still don't get the idea, if the purpose is to benefit low income couples why not do it on a 50:50 basis combined income, rather 70:30 regardless it is patriarcal or matriarcal :) ? In a couple case the ... Read More

Gravitas and expat000 seem to be very knowledgeable on the subject, so thanks to both. As far as me as a retiree , I did submit a steady flow of income coming from investments in a private Corp backed up by proper Banks Statements on a monthly ... Read More

This is exactly my point, as I fall in this category, retiree but not pensioned yet, and I obviously have other sources of income exceeding the 10 KRMB as well as the bank funds as requested, other than that, what happens with all of us that ... Read More

Mmm I checked the link, it is not clear to me whether this applies to new applications as from this year, or comprises applications submitted as from Nr.36XXX ....which means hardly anything has been done since those Nrs.... As for the 75% minimum ... Read More

I believe Gravitas refers to the fact that 2 Meetings(1 Batch per Mtg) per month, means up to 14 batches processed up to July 2018 , when everything stalled. Still not clear which Reference Nr. relates to Batch Nr 14. but for sure mine is out as I ... Read More

Thanks Expat000 So far, nothing, and am afraid the original 4/5 months time frame to get all approvals will turn into a year... As far as the Letter of Good conduct is concerned, we live in Latinamerica, and we submitted the Letter issued by the ... Read More

In my case I attached the letter of Good Conduct for both my wife and myself together with the rest of documentation as requested per my Agent Read More

Thank you Gravitas I submitted Aug 2018 and got the Pend Com. Approval by January 2019 so I should be under the additional requirements cathegory(if needed) if I understood well Read More

Does this apply for New Applications or the ones under "Pending Committee Approval" Status have already been vetted in full ? Thanks for your opinion Read More

If I understand well the article, this is meant to clear the backlog at MTAC , but how fast will KDN be in the final green-lighting ? Just hope a backlog at MTAC does not translate into a backlog at KDN... Read More

Expat000, many thanks for your detailed info.My agent went to Putrajaya and basically confirms your findings. She was told that some applications submitted in May/June 2018 are yet to be approved.She also mentioned that Head Immigration is ... Read More

Thanks for the input, but is it a fact that all approvals will be moved from Motac to Immigration Dept.? I am afraid in this process some submissions might be messed up. Just my unfounded feeling. My agent is going next week to Motac as soon as I ... Read More

Thanks for your input. Well, I thought this change in Status meant a progress , seems like not meaningful. My Agent told me the Committee in KL is convening by mid February, let's see IF they do so, how many applications are approved. She knew ... Read More

Hello there, for what is worth, here's my input. I applied back end of Aug 2018, up until 2 weeks ago Status showed as "Received for verification", now it shows as "Pending Committee Approval" My application number starts ... Read More