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Forum: Malaysia
Jun 10th 2025, 12:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,916
Posted By Epicurious

Re: MDAC required for foreign visitors from 01 Dec 2023

I have too, more than once. The only problem you may encounter is that check-in staff at the foreign departure airport may not know the rules and require you to fill in the MDAC despite you pointing...
Forum: Malaysia
May 16th 2025, 1:31 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,700
Posted By Epicurious

Foreign driving licence conversions to cease

Except for diplomats and MM2H holders: JPJ: Foreign driving licence conversions to cease on May 19 as Malaysia tightens road safety rules...
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Jun 20th 2024, 4:14 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,011
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Entering Malaysia with expired MM2H stamp and new passport

US (in fact all G7 plus three other countries) passport holders can use the Foreigner E-gates at KLIA1/2 without registration, I believe. No need to face an Immigration Officer.
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Jun 17th 2024, 3:18 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,545
Posted By Epicurious

Re: New MM2H "Guidelines" Released by MOTC

That's a useful, very active group. No wonder this forum is almost dead!
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Jun 16th 2024, 12:46 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,545
Posted By Epicurious

Re: New MM2H "Guidelines" Released by MOTC

ssoomro Could you provide a link to that Facebook post? I'd like to read more reactions.
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 15th 2024, 4:30 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,021
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Retiring to Malaysia

Correction: the latest guidelines state that the offshore income requirement is abolished. https://britishexpats.com/forum/retirement-mm2h-205/new-mm2h-guidelines-released-motc-951722/#post13258257
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Jun 15th 2024, 4:27 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,545
Posted By Epicurious

Re: New MM2H "Guidelines" Released by MOTC

Thanks for the links. The Silver level doesn't make much sense to me. You only get a five year pass, but you have to buy a house that you can't sell for ten years. If renewal at year five is not...
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 10th 2024, 12:22 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,021
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Retiring to Malaysia

First you may want to ascertain whether or not an annuity is considered as income for the purposes of applying for West Malaysia's MM2H. I don't know for sure, but I think they really want you to be...
Forum: Malaysia
May 12th 2024, 3:21 pm
Replies: 151
Views: 111,124
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Suspension Of Conversion of Foreign Driving Licence to Malaysia Driving Lice

It's open as far as I know. 90 days is correct, according to this article: https://diveintomalaysia.com/driving-in-malaysia/#Drivers-License
Forum: Malaysia
Dec 5th 2023, 8:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,916
Posted By Epicurious

Re: MDAC required for foreign visitors from 01 Dec 2023

Some news outlets are reporting that there is now a grace period throughout December, during which completing the MDAC form will be voluntary, and it will only become compulsory (for those without...
Forum: Malaysia
Dec 5th 2023, 12:02 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,916
Posted By Epicurious

Re: MDAC required for foreign visitors from 01 Dec 2023

Someone is reporting on the Sarawak MM2H Facebook group that they phoned Immigration to check and were told that SMM2H/MM2H holders do not need to fill out an MDAC. This being Malaysia, though, it's...
Forum: Malaysia
Dec 2nd 2023, 8:51 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,916
Posted By Epicurious

Re: MDAC required for foreign visitors from 01 Dec 2023

Yes, but on the "Check Egates Eligilbility Status (https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/egate)" page, it says:

Possibly MM2H counts as a Long Term Pass.
Forum: Malaysia
Dec 2nd 2023, 4:06 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,916
Posted By Epicurious

MDAC required for foreign visitors from 01 Dec 2023

From December 1, foreigners visiting Malaysia must fill up digital arrival card; autogate available for 10 countries...
Forum: Malaysia
Dec 2nd 2023, 3:45 pm
Replies: 151
Views: 111,124
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Suspension Of Conversion of Foreign Driving Licence to Malaysia Driving Lice

Maybe brush up your BM skills before going to the JPJ:
MCA: JPJ not examiner to appraise BM proficiency...
Forum: Malaysia
Aug 10th 2023, 7:57 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,347
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Stay in Malaysia for 6 months

1. Correct

2. A few years ago this was standard procedure, but now with the rising xenophobia in Malaysia it's become a lot trickier. You can probably do a visa run once as long as you stay out of...
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Mar 10th 2023, 11:40 am
Replies: 26
Views: 4,787
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Is a TransferWise exchange a 'Remittance'?

Going back to the original question, from the Glossary in LHDN.AG.600-1/7/3...
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Mar 6th 2023, 12:47 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 23,388
Posted By Epicurious

Re: August 2022: Malaysia now taxes foreign-sourced income not taxed at source

First question, I think yes, taxable in MY.
Second question, if the source country doesn't tax it because that's how their system is structured or the amount doesn't reach the taxable threshold,...
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Mar 6th 2023, 12:04 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 23,388
Posted By Epicurious

Re: August 2022: Malaysia now taxes foreign-sourced income not taxed at source

I'm not sure this is an adequate response to your post, FlyGuy, but LHDN.AG.600-1/7/3 makes it very clear that if income is not taxable in your home country, or wherever it was earned, for whatever...
Forum: Malaysia
Mar 5th 2023, 8:41 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,129
Posted By Epicurious

Re: E-Gate entry to Malaysia for expats

G7 countries plus three others, yes.
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Mar 5th 2023, 8:35 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,787
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Is a TransferWise exchange a 'Remittance'?

I can't agree with that interpretation. You have to read Example 8 in light of Example 7:




Eric's retirement fund is considered as income because it was credited to his retirement fund by his...
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Mar 5th 2023, 2:04 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,787
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Is a TransferWise exchange a 'Remittance'?

See https://britishexpats.com/forum/retirement-mm2h-205/august-2022-malaysia-now-taxes-foreign-sourced-income-not-taxed-source-945029/page3/#post13177594
That post contains the latest official...
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Mar 5th 2023, 1:59 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 23,388
Posted By Epicurious

Re: August 2022: Malaysia now taxes foreign-sourced income not taxed at source

It's official, the tax return document for last year BE 2022 makes it very clear that foreign income remitted to Malaysia by tax resident individuals is taxable if not already taxed in the country of...
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Mar 5th 2023, 11:34 am
Replies: 26
Views: 4,787
Posted By Epicurious

Re: Is a TransferWise exchange a 'Remittance'?

Thanks for the interesting write-up of your experiences in Thailand and at the LHDN. But something is really puzzling me: Even remitted savings are now taxable in Malaysia?? I thought the new statute...
Forum: Retirement and MM2H
Mar 4th 2023, 3:46 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 5,944
Posted By Epicurious

Re: "intention letter"

Anyone can read the FB group without joining FB, but of course you won't be able to post. Nevertheless you may be able to find some useful info. Despite the name, Peninsular MM2H is also discussed....
Forum: Malaysia
Feb 26th 2023, 4:12 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,129
Posted By Epicurious

Re: E-Gate entry to Malaysia for expats

Good news for many, the E-gate facility will soon be opened up to a much wider range of foreigners, even those without long term passes:
KLIA Autogate system facilities now open for foreigners...
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