Asia Home Services (MM2H)
MM2H vs Sabah-MM2H vs S-MM2H β Full Comparison
Malaysia actually runs three separate long-stay residency programmes β Federal MM2H (Peninsular Malaysia), Sabah-MM2H, and S-MM2H (Sarawak) β each with its own eligibility rules, fixed deposit requirements, property rules, and administering authority. Here's the full side-by-side breakdown.
Because all three share the "MM2H" name, they're frequently confused β but MM2H, Sabah-MM2H, and S-MM2H (Sarawak-MM2H) are run independently, since Sabah and Sarawak hold their own autonomy over immigration and border control under the Malaysian federal structure. Your choice of programme depends on where in Malaysia you actually want to live, since residency under each programme is tied specifically to that programme's home state.
Important notice β residency restriction applies to all three programmes
Participants may reside only in the state associated with their approved programme: Peninsular (West) Malaysia for MM2H, Sabah for Sabah-MM2H, or Sarawak for S-MM2H. Residing in any other state without prior written consent from the relevant state authority is not permitted. Participants may travel to other states for a maximum of 30 days, for travel purposes only. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in serious consequences, including revocation of your pass.
Silver Category β MM2H vs Sabah-MM2H
| Criteria | MM2H (Silver) | Sabah-MM2H (Silver) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 25 years old | 25 years old |
| Fixed Deposit (FD) | USD 150,000 | RM 500,000 |
| FD withdrawal | Immediately after property purchase | After 1 year |
| Participation fee | RM 1,000 | RM 3,000 |
| Programme duration | 5 years, renewable | 5+5 years, renewable |
| Minimum property price | RM 600,000 | RM 600,000 |
| Property type | Landed / Condo | Condo only |
| Minimum stay | 90 days/year (family cumulative) | 30 days/year |
| Dependents (children) | Below 34 | Below 21, or full-time student |
| Employment / business | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Proof of income | Not required | RM10,000/month (single), RM15,000/month (with dependent) |
| Travel restriction | Must reside in Peninsular Malaysia; 30-day travel limit to other states without written consent | Must reside in Sabah; 30-day travel limit to other states without written consent |
| Who can apply | All countries with diplomatic relations | All countries with diplomatic relations, except Israel, Nigeria, Bangladesh |
Gold Category β MM2H vs Sabah-MM2H
| Criteria | MM2H (Gold) | Sabah-MM2H (Gold) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 25 years old | 25 years old |
| Fixed Deposit (FD) | USD 500,000 | USD 500,000 |
| FD withdrawal | Immediately after property purchase | After 1 year |
| Participation fee | RM 3,000 | RM 3,000 |
| Programme duration | 15 years | 15 years |
| Minimum property price | RM 1,000,000 | RM 1,000,000 |
| Property type | Landed / Condo | Condo |
| Minimum stay | 90 days/year | 30 days/year |
| Dependents (children) | Below 34 | Below 21 |
| Employment / business | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Proof of income | Not required | Not required |
| Travel restriction | Must reside in Peninsular Malaysia; 30-day travel limit to other states without written consent | Must reside in Sabah; 30-day travel limit to other states without written consent |
| Who can apply | All countries with diplomatic relations | All countries with diplomatic relations, except Israel, Nigeria, Bangladesh |
Platinum Category β MM2H vs Sabah-MM2H
| Criteria | MM2H (Platinum) | Sabah-MM2H (Platinum) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 25 years old | 25 years old |
| Fixed Deposit (FD) | USD 1,000,000 | USD 1,000,000 |
| FD withdrawal | Immediate | After 1 year |
| Participation fee | RM 200,000 | RM 200,000 |
| Programme duration | 20 years | 20 years |
| Minimum property price | RM 2,000,000 | RM 2,000,000 |
| Property type | Landed / Condo | Landed / Condo |
| Minimum stay | 90 days/year | 30 days/year |
| Dependents (children) | Below 35 | Below 21, or full-time student |
| Employment / business | Permissible | Permissible |
| Proof of income | Not required | Not required |
| Travel restriction | Must reside in Peninsular Malaysia; 30-day travel limit to other states without written consent | Must reside in Sabah; 30-day travel limit to other states without written consent |
| Who can apply | All countries with diplomatic relations | All countries with diplomatic relations, except Israel, Nigeria, Bangladesh |
MM2H Gold Fixed Deposit shown as USD 500,000, matching the live MM2H Gold Category page. If your source document elsewhere shows USD 1,000,000 for this cell, please confirm which is current before publishing.
Where S-MM2H (Sarawak) Differs
| Criteria | S-MM2H (Sarawak) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 30 years old |
| Fixed Deposit (FD) | RM 500,000 (main applicant), placed with an S-MM2H panel bank in Sarawak |
| Alternative qualification | Pension/offshore income (RM10,000β15,000/month) or savings fund (RM100,000β200,000 monthly closing balance), instead of / alongside the FD |
| Property purchase requirement | Not required β no property purchase needed to qualify |
| Programme duration | 10 years, not automatically renewable β must reapply from scratch |
| Minimum stay | Not specified as an annual quota; 2 trips to Sarawak required (application + endorsement) |
| Travel restriction | Must reside in Sarawak; 30-day travel limit to other states without written consent |
| Who can apply | All countries with diplomatic relations, except Israel and North Korea |
S-MM2H has a single tier rather than Silver/Gold/Platinum, and its biggest structural difference is that it does not require a property purchase at all β see the table above for its own set of criteria.
Common Questions When Comparing the Three Programmes
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