Increased application for Sabah-MM2H lauded

Liew (seated left) answering questions from registered agents.

18 July 2025

KOTA KINABALU: The Chairman of the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) Programme, Datuk Seri Christina Liew, has commended the registered agents for the progress achieved thus far.

"We, the Sabah-MM2H Committee, have received an increasing number of applications from applicants in China, Taiwan, and other countries. We encourage you to continue promoting the programme to potential clients overseas through roadshows and other platforms.

"We look forward to welcoming more foreign applicants purchasing property here and considering Sabah as their second home," she stated during a meeting with 25 agents on Thursday.

Liew, who is also the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, informed the attendees of several amendments to the eligibility criteria for participation in the programme, as approved by the State Cabinet. The minimum age for applicants has now been lowered from 30 to 25. Additionally, successful applicants may deposit their mandatory fixed deposit (a requirement of the programme) in any of the 12 authorised commercial banks, and are permitted to withdraw 50% of their fixed deposit after 12 months for educational or medical expenses.

Overall, the agents expressed satisfaction with the amendments, describing the revised criteria as favourable and more attractive to potential applicants.

Liew also acknowledged several concerns raised by the agents, particularly regarding the classification of buildings eligible for purchase, among other issues.

"We will discuss and evaluate these matters at our next monthly meeting and keep you informed," she assured them. She also highlighted that the Sabah-MM2H Committee has been efficient in processing and approving applications from overseas applicants for the programme.

Present at the meeting were the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Datuk Josie Lai, and members of the Sabah-MM2H Committee.