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POLICY

[Policies’ Update] Malaysia’s Newest Expatriate Employment Policies!

Source: https://esd.imi.gov.my/.../announcement-266-ep-salary.../

April 7, 2026·MYPVIP

POLICY

Everything you need to know about the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

Malaysia and Singapore kicked off the much-awaited Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) today. Here's what you need to know:

January 14, 2025·MYPVIP

POLICY

Govt extends individual income tax exemption for foreign-sourced income for another 10 years, plus other tax reliefs

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The government has extended the exemption from individual income tax for foreign-sourced income for 10 years until Dec 31, 2036, as

January 14, 2025·MYPVIP

POLICY

M’sia still a preferred destination for FDI in the region

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the region and has attracted increasing interest from

April 2, 2024·MYPVIP

POLICY

Service tax for logistics and digital services gazetted

PETALING JAYA: The service tax, including for logistics and digital services, which was announced in Budget 2024 has been gazetted.

February 27, 2024·MYPVIP

MM2H

New and improved MM2H: Platinum, gold, and silver categories introduced

KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing today announced the relaxation of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

December 18, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Sultan Ibrahim wants HSR project revived

PETALING JAYA: Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar plans to revive the high-speed rail (HSR) link project with Singapore.

December 11, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Kuala Lumpur ranked third best city in Asia, eight globally to reside in

IN a recent global survey of individuals living and working abroad, Kuala Lumpur has secured the third position as the best city in Asia to reside in and is

December 6, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysia to allow visa-free entry for China, India citizens: PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA - Malaysia will allow citizens of China and India 30-day visa-free entry to the country from Dec 1, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, as part of

December 6, 2023·MYPVIP

MARKET

Malaysia committed to capturing slice of RM12.6b Asean EV pie

MALAYSIA is determined to capture a significant share of the fast-growing Asean electric vehicle (EV) market projected to reach US$2.7 billion (RM12.61

November 23, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Tech giants to extend investments in M’sia, says Anwar

SAN FRANCISCO: Tech giants Google, Enovix Corporation, Microsoft and Tiktok will extend their investments in Malaysia on a large scale, says Prime Minister

November 16, 2023·MYPVIP

MARKET

Anwar: Malaysia continues to diversify export destination to non-traditional markets

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will continue efforts diversify its export destination especially to non-traditional markets such as the Middle East and Latin America.

November 8, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysia determined to ensure faster approval for investments, PM Anwar tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will take immediate steps to enhance the ease of doing business in the country by

November 8, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

PM Anwar says Japanese firms to invest US$6.33b, set up Tsukuba University branch in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Japanese companies will invest upwards of US$6.33 billion (RM30 billion) in Malaysia this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

November 8, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

PMs Anwar, Lee say Johor-Singapore special economic zone joint development to kick off with feasibility study

JOHOR BARU, Oct 30 — Malaysia and Singapore said today they have agreed to jointly develop the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and will undertake

November 8, 2023·MYPVIP

PVIP · MM2H

1,905 MM2H applications approved since November 2021, 57 PVIP applications processed

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme post-pandemic has recorded 1,905 approved applications or 88% of the total 2,164

November 7, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Tourism Ministry to empower Muslim-friendly industry players

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslim-friendly tourism industry players will be given capacity-building courses to empower the sector, says Tiong King Sing.

October 31, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

FDI from Japan to exceed US$30bil this year – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) expects foreign direct investment (FDI) from Japan to exceed US$30 billion this year,

October 25, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Thailand’s new tax twist: Overseas earners spending 180 days face income tax

Thailand’s tax policy, as declared by the Revenue Department, recently stipulated that an individual spending up to 180 days a year in the country and earning

October 5, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Major US firms disclose plans to expand to Malaysia

NEW YORK: Two major United States (US) electrical and electronic firms are set to expand their operations to Malaysia, one of which is expected to invest at

September 20, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

As Singapore’s soaraway rental boom cools, Hong Kong rents start to heat up

Hong Kong rents rebounded from their first-quarter decline to climb 2.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, Knight Frank data shows. While Singapore

September 19, 2023·MYPVIP

MARKET

Johor: Transitioning Into A Supercharged Growth Phase – RHB IB

“Greater Johor Bahru should be positioned as the nation’s second metropolitan region after the Klang Valley…” Iskandar Puteri MP Liew Chin Tong said recently.

September 19, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysia can attract more investors as more supply chains shift in Asia – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has huge potential to attract more investors to the country if it takes advantage of the shift in supply chains in Asia as

September 13, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

US companies pledge RM100bil investment in Malaysia in 18 months – US ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR: United States (US) companies have made investment pledges totalling RM100 billion in various sectors in Malaysia over the last 18 months, US

August 22, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Greece Golden Visa Program minimum investment limit raised from August 1

The interest among wealthy individuals to get Greece Golden Visa seems to be increasing. As a member state of the EU, Greece offers its residents and citizens

August 15, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

EU lays down guidelines for CBI Programmes: A push for higher security, stronger standards

In a landmark move following a recent meeting in Brussels, the European Union (EU) has urged countries offering citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes to

August 10, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Thailand’s Elite visa seeks to redefine a wealthy tourist

Big changes lie ahead for the Thai Elite visa. Following “careful consideration with stakeholders”, all programs will be discontinued to be replaced by

August 9, 2023·MYPVIP

MARKET

Singapore rent prices are still sky-high. Long-time expats are having to consider drastic changes

SINGAPORE — Foreign residents in Singapore continue to feel the pinch as home rental prices soar and show few signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels soon.

August 4, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysia ‘shines’ in QS world university rankings for reputation, international appeal

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has been commended for its “highly diverse” and international faculty and student body as well as a “flourishing” reputation among

July 31, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Around 6,500 high-net-worth individuals might leave India in 2023: Report

This is lower than last year's figure of 7,500, according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report, 2023, which tracks wealth and investment migration

June 14, 2023·MYPVIP

PVIP · POLICY

2 applications for premium visa programme approved so far

PETALING JAYA: The immigration department has only received 28 applications for the premium visa programme since it was opened to applicants on Oct 1 last year.

May 24, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Tax Incentives in Malaysia’s Budget Aim to Boost Investment

Through the budget, the Malaysian government intends to adopt a more progressive tax structure to ensure fair revenue distribution and prioritize low and

May 17, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Cyprus sets restrictions to RBI program, raises minimum income criteria

By Moustafa Daly

April 28, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Our CEO Kyan Yap will be attending Prestigious IMI Connect Conference in Malta!

Source: https://www.imidaily.com/imi-connect-malta/

April 28, 2023·MYPVIP

MM2H

150 billion reasons why MM2H reform may not happen

A review of the MM2H criteria is urgent and overdue but the economic reality is that there is much more money from alternative schemes for wealthy expatriates.

April 25, 2023·MYPVIP

MM2H

The REAL deal: Get MM2H right once and for all

Do we want the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme?

April 13, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysia staying ahead of the competition

MALAYSIA must rise on the agenda of investors to attract quality foreign direct investment (FDI) in a highly competitive and uncertain global investment

April 5, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Anwar: Malaysia secures a record RM170 bil worth of investment commitments from China

BEIJING (April 1): Malaysia has secured a record RM170 billion worth of investment commitments from China.

April 3, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysian PM Anwar’s visit to China the start of more Chinese investments, say business groups

Business groups in Malaysia have lauded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to China, during which 19 agreements were signed to boost investments in green

April 3, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysia aims to leverage excellent relations with Pakistan

KUALA LUMPUR: The new Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, aims to leverage on the excellent state of relations and goodwill

March 27, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysia’s national grid can take on more RE, says Irena chief

KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): Malaysia’s national power grid has the capacity to take on more energy from renewable energy (RE) sources up until 2030 without

March 27, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

MITI secures RM24b potential investments from South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has secured potential investments worth RM24 billion as well as RM4.24 billion of potential

March 20, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Budget 2023: Tax incentives for global firms that relocate to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Companies that relocate their operations to Malaysia will enjoy tax incentives, along with a tax rate of 15 per cent for C-suite executives,

March 16, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysia’s export value expands to RM112.84bil in January

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded a 1.9% trade expansion over the year to RM207.51bil in January to chalk up the highest recorded value for the month.

March 16, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Tengku Zafrul to lead Miti trade mission to S. Korea from tomorrow till March 17

KUALA LUMPUR: International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will lead a trade and investment mission to Seoul, South Korea

March 16, 2023·MYPVIP

MARKET

Enhancing Malaysia’s investment-friendly name

AS a developing nation, foreign direct investment (FDI) is expected to continue being an important growth contributor. Annual headline figures from the

March 9, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Malaysia’s recent political stability convinced Amazon Web Services to invest, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Amazon Web Services (AWS) took a wait-and-see approach before deciding to invest RM25.5bil in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

March 9, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Zafrul: Malaysia attracted RM264.6b approved investments in 2022, second largest ever recorded

KUALA LUMPUR (March 8): Malaysia’s approved investments amounted to RM264.6 billion in 2022, with the services sector accounting for the largest share of the

March 9, 2023·MYPVIP

PVIP · POLICY

Differences among the MM2Hs and PVIP at a glance

There are currently three schemes going on, and one in the pipeline — having its policies approved “in principle”

March 6, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

Thailand still pushing its unattractive LTR 10-year visa

The Government of Thailand is once again, making unsubstantiated claims regarding its 10-year, multiple entry Long Term Residence (LTR) visa programme.

March 6, 2023·MYPVIP

POLICY

‘RM5bil revenue is doable’

PUTRAJAYA: More than RM5bil of the country’s revenue next year is expected to come from the Immigration Department through various initiatives that it has

November 12, 2022·MYPVIP

PVIP · POLICY

Immigration expecting over RM5bil revenue for 2022

PUTRAJAYA: The immigration department is expected to make more than RM5 billion in revenue this year through its various programmes including the Premium Visa

November 11, 2022·MYPVIP

PVIP

Premier Visa Programme: RM4 mil deposits involving 2,000 applicants received

KOTA BHARU (Oct 27): A total of RM4 million in deposits to participate in the Malaysia Premier Visa Programme (PVIP) have been received since Oct 1, said Home

October 27, 2022·MYPVIP

PVIP

PVIP: Proper Implementation Will Be The Key

Malaysia throws its lure to attract high net worth individuals

October 11, 2022·MYPVIP

MARKET

Juwai IQI: Malaysia remains a destination for property investment for Chinese investors

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): Malaysia remains a destination for real estate investment for Chinese investors as the slowdown in the republic’s property market is

September 21, 2022·MYPVIP

PVIP

Leong: The Premium Visa Program is a boon to the real estate industry

The Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) will attract wealthy overseas investors to Malaysia and assist the local property business, says Mah Sing Group Bhd and

September 6, 2022·MYPVIP

PVIP · POLICY

Premium visa programme gets 20,000 applications on first day

ARAU: The premium visa programme (PVIP) has been a huge success, with the Home Ministry receiving 20,000 applications from agents on the day of its launch on

September 5, 2022·MYPVIP

PVIP · POLICY

Govt rolls out premium visa programme to draw rich investors

PETALING JAYA: The government has launched a new premium visa programme to draw rich investors to settle in the country, similar to Golden Visa initiatives in

September 1, 2022·MYPVIP

PVIP

Malaysia introduces premium visa programme to attract wealthy foreigners

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 1): Malaysia has introduced a Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) to attract wealthy foreigners to invest in Malaysia and reside in the country for

September 1, 2022·MYPVIP

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