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Malaysia My Second
Home Programme is promoted by the Government of
Malaysia to allow foreigners who fulfill certain
criteria, to stay in Malaysia for as long as
possible on a multiple-entry social visit pass.
The Social Visit Pass is initially for a period of
ten (10) years, and is renewable.
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Eligibility
It is open to citizens of all
countries recognised by Malaysia regardless of race,
religion, gender or age. Applicants are allowed to bring
their spouses and unmarried children below the age of 18 as
dependants.
Foreigners who
are married to Malaysians are not eligible for MM2H
programme but may apply to stay in Malaysia under the
Immigration Department's "Spouse Programme" with a Long Term
Social Visit Pass (please refer to website
http://www.imi.gov.my ).
Link to
official website of
Malaysia My Second
Home Programme
http://www.mm2h.gov.my/
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| Governmental
Support |
| This programme is
initiated, organised and launched by the Malaysian
Government and is thus one that the Government
will continuously seek to improve, to ensure its
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| Culture &
Language |
| The Malay language (Bahasa
Melayu) is the national language of the country;
English is the second language but other languages
can be freely used and practised. Similarly the
Malay culture is dominant in the country because
the Malays are the dominant race in Malaysia and
in the region. But other cultures can be practiced
very freely and there is a free intermingling of
different cultures. |
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| Recreation &
Entertainment |
| The country has
everything for the family,-theme parks, jungle
trails,sports, water sports and one of the highest
numbers of golf courses. |
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| Food & Fruits
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| International cuisine is
available here at very reasonable cost. With so
many races and cultures living together in
harmony, it is understandable that each race has
picked up the best of each other’s food and made
Malaysia into Asia’s Food Paradise. Similarly the
tropical fruits of Malaysia are unique, exotic and
available in abundance practically throughout the
year. It should be a real joy to savour these
fruits. |
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| Weather |
| The weather is pleasant,
warm and balmy with moderate rain throughout the
year, There are also highland residential areas
and resorts with permanent spring-like weather
throughout the country. |
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| Shopping |
| Most of the items that
tourists normally like to buy – perfumes,
cosmetics, watches, fountain pens, a long list of
electronic goods, branded goods etc. are
completely free of tax. Quality goods from all
over the world are imported and are relatively low
in price and sold throughout Malaysia. |
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| Safety |
| Statistics can proof
that Malaysia is one of the safest countries in
the world; its crime rate is relatively low. |
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Source:
http://www.mm2h.gov.my/
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