MM2H brings in RM8.85b in economic value in less than two years

The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme generated RM8.85 billion in economic value between October 2024 and August 2026, according to Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man. The programme attracted 7,650 new applications across Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Special Economic Zone categories during this period.

Chiew revealed that MM2H has significantly contributed to Malaysia's foreign direct investment by bringing in billions of ringgit into the country in a short time frame. The Deputy Minister emphasized the programme's benefits to various sectors of the economy. Among the top countries applying for MM2H were China with 3,847 applications, followed by Taiwan with 1,054 applications, Hong Kong with 324, Singapore with 287, and the United States with 284.

To further expand the programme's reach, the MM2H One Stop Centre plans to organize overseas sales missions to key target markets such as Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. Chiew also mentioned that he has met MM2H industry players and stakeholders at the 14th MM2H National Workshop 2026 to gather feedback. The Malaysia government remains committed to regulatory compliance, transparency, and integrity to maintain the programme's global reputation.