KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 4): A total of 744 Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) participants have successfully purchased residential properties in Malaysia as at Dec 31, 2025, reflecting continued foreign interest in the country’s housing market, particularly within established urban centres such as Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing revealed that Chinese nationals accounted for the largest group of MM2H homebuyers, with 304 purchasers, followed by participants from Taiwan (91), Singapore (63), the United States (41) and the United Kingdom (40). Other buyers came from Hong Kong (34), Australia (29), Bangladesh (19), South Korea (15), as well as Indonesia and Japan, with 14 purchasers each.
In addition to completed transactions, Tiong said another 2,637 MM2H participants are currently in the process of acquiring homes. This includes those finalising sale and purchase agreements or actively evaluating suitable residential locations across the country.
The minister disclosed these figures during a Dewan Rakyat session on Wednesday in response to a query seeking updated statistics on foreign home purchases under the MM2H programme between 2023 and 2025, as well as clarification on citizenship matters.
Addressing misconceptions surrounding the programme, Tiong clarified that MM2H does not grant citizenship or permanent resident status to participants.
Instead, MM2H operates as a long-term social visit pass with multiple-entry privileges, allowing foreign participants to reside in Malaysia for periods ranging from five to 20 years, depending on the category.
The four MM2H tiers include:
Platinum: 20-year pass
Gold: 15-year pass
Silver: Five-year pass
Special Economic Zone (SEZ): 10-year pass
Each pass is endorsed in five-year terms, with renewals permitted until the maximum duration of the selected category is reached. Participants may also apply for extensions every five years, subject to eligibility and continued interest.
Tiong emphasised that the MM2H programme is open to applicants from all countries, and is not restricted to specific markets such as China or Taiwan. Participation from the Middle East is also permitted, although current application volumes from the region remain relatively modest.
To broaden the programme’s international reach, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture plans to intensify promotional and branding initiatives in additional markets, particularly across Middle Eastern countries.
The steady pipeline of MM2H participants seeking residential properties continues to support demand for high-quality homes and commercial property in KL, as well as office space in Bukit Jalil, integrated developments in Subang, and mature townships across Selangor.
Industry observers note that sustained foreign interest also contributes to the broader real estate ecosystem, indirectly supporting demand for industrial land in Selangor, logistics facilities, and mixed-use developments as international residents establish long-term bases in the Klang Valley.
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