SARAWAK MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME PROGRAMME | Explained

This video was created to explain the rules and requirements of the Sarawak - Malaysia My Second Home Programme. The Sarawak - Malaysia My Second Home Programme was created in 2007 to support the local economy. The programme was created to attract foreigners to come and live in Sarawak, Malaysia
The Sarawak - Malaysia My Second Home Programme (S-MM2H) is different from the federal Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H). This video focuses on the S-MM2H Programme only.
This video is supported by the Sarawak Tourism Board. All details in this video are fact-checked and current on the day of upload (November 2021).
For additional information and details about the programme, please visit the website of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture:
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[@snailtravelers]

Great video! We were in the process when the applying for the (old) federal program in 2020 and we only needed one more document when the program was suspended. We don't even come close to qualifying for the new federal program, and so we are considering applying for S-MM2H once I turn 50. Great info in this video, thank you! I hope you and your wife (and baby?) are doing well.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey! Thanks for watching! I hope you can apply for the S-MM2H soon. Sarawak seems to be more welcoming these days. My wife, baby and I are fine! Thanks! Have an amazing day!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Hope u get your approval for d MM2H program in d near future.

[@snailtravelers]

@@Yasin_Affandi Thanks!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@snailtravelers Welcome. 😀

[@ZenoJohnSABAHAN]

@@GlobalGibbon keep it up👍

[@trcassie]

Thank you for promoting my hometown to the world.. Sarawak ,Bumi Kenyalang..

[@GlobalGibbon]

Sarawak is the best!

[@hanzlee203]

Man....sarawak should adopt you as their ambassador for this 2hd home programme. Well executed video

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks! Happy you liked it!

[@szesyn]

I found this video immensely helpful and eye-opening for locals like myself. You praise us more than we deserve. Indeed Kuching is not aspiring to be another KL or Penang or any of the big cities. We are not a shopping mecca or a weekend's party getaway. Kuching is just aspiring to be her authentic self and the resident expat community adds to this uniqueness. As we always say, "People don't come to Kuching to visit, they come home to stay." :)

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey! Thanks for watching. I love Kuching for its uniqueness. 😁

[@danielcunningham5940]

Hey thank you for good words, man. I am looking at moving to Viet Nam - from Massachusetts, U.S.A. - in October, and then to Kuching, before the end of the year. I hope o contribute to the uniqueness and to find out of the locals deserve more praise.

[@doreenwong4648]

I'm so great Sarawak is doing their own version of MMSH. I can't wait to apply when I hit that time! I posted this link to a Global Malaysians Network that has 25.9k members. Many overseas Malaysians who left for a long time, no longer have their Malaysia citizenships could totally think about retire in Sarawak.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for sharing Doreen!

[@terencelee880]

Thanks for sharing. We could recommend this video to potential expatriates, especially young South Koreans who loves staying in Malaysia. There are many young South Koreans who are working at KL.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching! I hope everyone that is interested in living in Malaysia will be able to watch this video. 😁

[@wildmenofborneo7413]

Many many thanks again Nick for promoting S-MM2H to expatriates who want to immigrant in Sarawak🙏I’m sure it’s a great revenue for Sarawak 👌

[@GlobalGibbon]

I hope more people go for this great programme! Sarawak is an awesome place to live!

[@rilaine8774]

Thank you for promoting sarawak, my Home. It is also our plan to retiré in Kuching in the future. ❤️

[@GlobalGibbon]

My pleasure! 😁

[@switchingsides]

What a great video to explain about this S-MM2H programme. Well done!

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks a bunch! 😁

[@FindHaps]

Thanks Nick! I have been excited about this program since I first heard about it 6 months or so ago! Sarawak is my first choice retirement destination, hope to be there in less than 3 years! Also really nicely done video, I am trying to make my videos look more professional like yours! Also like your Facebook Post!

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey! Thanks for watching the video. I hope you manage to make your way to Sarawak and retire here! Feel free to ask me any questions or tips through [e-mail].

[@jaonthemove3956]

Wow...thank you for prompting Sarawak to the world

[@GlobalGibbon]

It's my absolute pleasure!

[@catherinegak722]

Excellent. Thank you for promoting my home country.. God bless you 🙏

[@GlobalGibbon]

My pleasure! Sarawak can use all the promotion in the world!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

It's really lovely when u tell this topic around d places in Kucing esp d riverfront.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Yea, I had fun planning and filming this video. I'll move around Kuching and beyond more in the future!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@GlobalGibbon That sounds wonderful. 😁

[@katherinelo9657]

Thank you, Gibbon, very nice video! Give you a big clap & a big thumb up! I am a Malaysian Chinese who love ❤️ Malaysia 🇲🇾 very much!

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching Katherine! 😁😁

[@johnteo9566]

Hi Nick, doing great work for Sarawak! Keep it up. Just became a new subscriber of yours.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey John! Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing! You're awesome!

[@yasarwaqar6002]

Thanks Nick. Great video. Could you please make a video on international and provate schools in Kuching, for young aspiring SMm2h applicants in the future? Thank u :)

[@skaidimusic]

Great video. I am hearing about the new SMM2H requirements this week. As I understand they will now have 67k € deposited in a bank for a couple, that's a lot. Before, a monthly proof of income was enough.

[@littletravelmonkey6727]

Yes , policy has just changed... both monthly income of 7000 pp or 10000 per couple PLUS 150,000 percent or 300,000 per couple in bank deposit. And the 15 days minimum stay has raised to 30 days, who knows what else in the future.

[@rubetmawar9051]

Tq, Sir for promote S' wak...good jobs Sir..👍👍keep it up....👍

[@GlobalGibbon]

My pleasure! 😁

[@rhinasushela9710]

Well explained Nick!! thumbs up 👍🏼😃

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching!

[@noniverena7395]

Wow...!! Great amazing coverage of your well-presented video Nick...!! Thumbs up..!! I'll definitely share this with my foreign & expatriate friends who are interested to stay in Sarawak as well...!! Looking forward to more of your great videos...!!

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching. Feel free to share! 😊😊

[@azmiabdulrashid2418]

I have been following you KZbin's channel , very interesting topics , my son himself married to a Malay Sarawakian in Miri , the stayed there for 7 years and just move to KL to continue their post graduate studies

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for following! I used to live in Miri for two years. I prefer Kuching though! =D

[@karenteng3183]

Hi! NICK, THANKS FOR THE VIDEO , THE praises shower on m'sia, especially sarawak. Bye for now!,see you next Friday!

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey Karen! Thanks for watching! 😁 See you next week!

[@wanzainal8301]

Wow...am from kuching...my sweet hometown but staying in kuala lumpur .Thanks for choosing kuching as your home and welcome to the community.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Kuching is the best! I wouldn't want to live anywhere else! 😁

[@ulysisalliechannel9477]

Nice sharing and content👍👍👍 second home ,Serawak .. great vedio..

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!!

[@hermanharon8478]

Hai nick....nice vlog nick..can i add, the Mic is not that apparently good nick.hope you can use wireless...other than that, it a wow..thanks for promoting our tourism nick..you're us now.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey Herman. You're right. I'm waiting for my new wireless mic to arrive soon! 😁 That will improve the overall quality of my videos I hope! Still learning and improving every day!

[@nathankckaiyer9514]

Nick great video, its easy to understand. I am happy to buy you that coffee on my next visit to Sarawak.

[@biarjajichannel]

Nice sir...SARAWAK adalah negara yg indah😊♥️ sine kitak diam ya..dah.lamak kah duduk di SARAWAK ya ? Iboh lupak juak support channel kamek aok...👍😊

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching! Sarawak is amazing. I've bee. Here for almost 11 years now!

[@douglasjawi7503]

Great video👏👏👏 wonderfulL IBU PERTIWIKU SARAWAK..Rindok umah panjang kamek

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@khooboohooi7865]

Do you miss your home country..Nederland, family,your friends over there in Holland.. cannot meet them face to face..only using smartphone or electronic devices... Welcome to Sarawak .... greeting from Perak...Nov 2021....

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey! I do miss Nederland a lot! Luckily my parents are in Kuching now, after after 2 years. They're helping us out with our newborn. Happy days!

[@khooboohooi7865]

@@GlobalGibbon U are the most happiest daddy ..baby boy..what his name... don't forget to tell us on KZbin...

[@heythave]

@@GlobalGibbonHey, you highlighted the Tropics in the video. Which area did you and your parents finally settle in?

[@cookmaster3626]

Hi GG. Greetings from Washington DC. Great Video with very useful info. I love Malaysia been to Penang Island 6/7 times in the last 8 years on extended business trip and love the island, the country and the people. Was seriously considering the MM2H and when getting closer to that decision timing with my career retirement realized the MM2H rules were made too stringent. I gather that the S-MM2H is a work around option and have some questions. 1. Under the S-MM2H, after meeting the 15day/year stay can you stay the remaining period in other parts of Malaysia like Penang in particular. I love Penang so much sure when i see Sarawak i would love it even more. Penang preferred being easy to get in and out and good air connections to rest of the world. 2. Are there good choices in ethnic Indian food and other vegetarian lifestyle options in Sarawak. 3. Can you make a video on the rental options if one were to stay in a rental and especially like the one sin Tropic city to rent. Thanks!

[@merissteve5428]

Good info. about second home. Welcome to Sarawak and may you live a successful life here.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@lukemenik4005]

There's a new place at Bengoh dam location at kota padawan kuching.its such a great and beautiful place to visit.try it and sure you might be very satisfied.

[@GlobalGibbon]

I have been wanting to visit Kampung Sting and the Bengoh Dam for a while now. I hope to find some time to visit in 2022!

[@lukemenik4005]

@@GlobalGibbon haha, awesome 👍

[@VegasNegus]

Outstanding and informative video. Made the choice easy. Sarawak added to my list.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for your kind comment! 😁

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. Hope that u like your stay in Malaysia.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching Yasin!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@GlobalGibbon Thank u too. 😁

[@teayabern]

I miss Kuching..miss the food..my husband is a west Malaysian so I stay and work in KL..I only go back to Kuching a few times a year to visit my parents and siblings. Can't wait to retire and go back to Kuching, It's just so peaceful there and more laid back as compared to KL, going to the beach is just a 40 min drive from Kuching..I remembered those days before I got married I worked in a consultant firm in Kuching..most Fridays after work at 5 pm, my friends and I would drive to the beach and just chill, play music and BBQ..just amazing to de-stress..Sarawak is a beautiful state and part of the Borneo Island and the locals are generally friendly and quite helpful. Most of us speaks English well. For those who like music, there is "The Rainforest World Music Festival" a three-day music festival celebrating the diversity of world music, held in Kuching, Sarawak.

[@heythave]

What is the name of the beach that is a 40 minute drive from Kuching?

[@vasanthajennings8653]

Very informative. Thank you,

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching!

[@roslimahli]

I Miss my hometown,Sri Aman..I will come back soon after 3 years in KK 😃

[@GlobalGibbon]

That's a long time in KK! I hope to visit Semanggang (Sri Aman) again soon!

[@jipemr189]

Great .Nick..hope you enjoy your second home...

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thank you! It's become my first home!

[@livinginmalaysia1297]

Hello Nick. Great Video about M2H programe . well done Nick 👍👍.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Heya! Thanks for watching! 😊😊

[@livinginmalaysia1297]

@@GlobalGibbon 👍

[@ZenoJohnSABAHAN]

Hi. even though i am malaysian. but i never went to the peninsula & sarawak hahaha. & I am in the state of sabah next to the state of sarawak in malaysia. hehe. great content & thanks for sharing.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey! Thanks for watching the video! I love Sabah!

[@asterisk911]

I'm thinking about applying. I already have an apartment in Penang and had applied for the MM2H in December 2019, but it was still pending approval when the programme was suspended. And under the new rules, it's no longer attractive at all! The 40,000 Ringgit monthly offshore income isn't a problem now, but the effort it takes to earn it means it's not really feasible for me to spend the newly required 90 days per year there! And I was hoping to have the MM2H to transition into retiring in Penang, but at that point the 90 days requirement will stop being an issue, but at that point the 40,000 Ringgit monthly requirement will be prohibitive, especially since they seem to like job or government pension income a lot more than investment income. And keeping 1 million Ringgit in a low-return fixed deposit is for the birds! The S-MM2H is a lot more doable, including the 15 day annual residence. And being able to live anywhere in Malaysia so long as one maintains those 15 days per year in Sarawak is a nice feature.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey Asteriks911. Thanks for watching the video and your comment. I'd be happy to help in any way I can. Feel free to reach out to me through email if you have any questions regarding the S-MM2H programme: [e-mail]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

[@heythave]

The low interest is not THE problem. The big problem is currency inflation. Over five years, the ringgit is likely to decrease in value by at least one ringgit as compared to the US dollar. So, today it is 4.8 ringgit to $1 US. So for MR 150,000, you have to deposit $31,250. But, five years later, if it is MR6.3 for $1 US, then your money is only worth $23,809 (150,000 divided by 6.3) which is a $7,441 decrease in value.

[@AtamaiiDolls]

Nice video. The sound is fine, but consider using a wireless mic. I have one, you can try it if you like, as I am in Kuching now.

[@GlobalGibbon]

You're absolutely right. I'm ordering a Saramonic wireless set next week. That should improve the audio. 😁

[@danielalfian9436]

Nice sharing my beloved state Sarawak for MM2H....

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks! Sarawak is awesome!

[@danielalfian9436]

@@GlobalGibbon most welcome ..from Padawan...

[@johnnyscotland6380]

Great video Nick please do more 👍👍

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks Johnny. I upload videos every Friday! 😁

[@buahdabailina.tambak7202]

Hope you are happy living in Sarawak all the Best Brother ..im sarawaken

[@GlobalGibbon]

I love it here! Thanks for watching!

[@natalieelkudacy5650]

👍Sarawak best place

[@syedputra5955]

Sarawak government and people have more sense than those in peninsular.

[@GlobalGibbon]

The Sarawak Government was smart to start their own S-MM2H Programme yes!

[@philippeschilliger6636]

Hi Global Gibbon! I really wonder if the Sarawak-MM2H programme is a good deal or not 🤔 I am myself very much interested in this visa and I have done my own research about it. What I found out lately is that an unavoidable clash is bound to happen between Kuala Lampor and Kuching. As you know the federal territories MM2H programme is now unreachable for most of us. Only the super rich foreigners can apply for it. The Sarawak-MM2H visa is far more accessible and allow indefinite stay on peninsular Malaysia. In short the S-MM2H makes the federal MM2H impotent. Will Kuala lampor tolerate this situation when Malaysia reopens to foreigners??? Many people say they won't! I know that Sabah state is about to have a similar programme too( another blow for the federal government). I would like to have your take on the matter...is it right to worry about this matter or are things really uncertain regarding the MM2H programme as a whole??? Thanks for your reply By the way...thanks for all your instructive videos👍 Phil from France

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey Phil! Thanks for your comment. So, Sarawak and Sabah are part of Malaysia but they have their own immigration laws, and many other laws. This allows these two states to make their own rules, as separate states within the federation. I don't believe that the "rest of Malaysia" can do anything about this. If Sarawak grants you a visa, you can be here in the state but also in the rest of Malaysia. When you travel from Sarawak to Kuala Lumpur, there is no immigration check-point. However, when you travel in opposite directions, you will get checked at the Sarawak border. I have spoken to the Sarawak Tourism Board, who helped me out with this video, and they said nothing will change about S-MM2H anytime soon. Personally, I think the S-MM2H visa is a great option for anyone that wishes to live in Sarawak, or in the rest of Malaysia. If you have any more questions, feel free to email me at [e-mail].

[@nelsonngu]

Fantastic! Your video urge me not to give up Kuching, Sarawak and always remember my tanahairku (my home town).

[@GlobalGibbon]

Kuching is the best. Even when you don't live here, you'll miss it. 😉

[@fareedfareed7093]

Thank you for good information sarawak

[@GlobalGibbon]

Happy this video helps! 😉

[@SeasonalParadise]

Thanks. Super useful. Much appreciated.

[@ecpliseredmi9210]

Terbaik 👍👍👍

[@GlobalGibbon]

Terima kasih!

[@ecpliseredmi9210]

@@GlobalGibbonsama sama 😊🙏👍

[@navyxxl6697]

Very informative. How bout wearing a microphone ?

[@AldserimixVLOG]

Hey nick.. l see the footage of panchor waterfall. My palm oil estate is up there

[@GlobalGibbon]

Sweet! It's a stunning waterfall!

[@doriswaddington2418]

I was born in Kuching but now live in England mainly because of the government- enough said

[@GlobalGibbon]

Governments can be tricky indeed! I focus more on Nature, People and non-Politics. Life is a lot easier that way. 😁

[@michaelwerner401]

Great video! So let's say I'm 24 years old, finished my studies in Germany and wanna start a small lodge/hotel in Sarawak. Whats the way to go to? I'm not retiring and no children yet. Do i need to build up a buisness with oversea income besides my hotel or is there a better way? And does somebody knows the costs for some land to start? Doesn't have to be grid-tied or even cleared. Thanks for all your help :)

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey Michael! Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. You will not be eligible for the S-MM2H programme, but there are other visas available. There are visas available for Directors of companies. This means you'll have to set up a company here with a local partner. Another one is a Spouse Visa (the one I am on), but that means you'll have to get married first. Another option is a "standard" work permit, as an employee of a company. There are ways to organise this. I hope that bit of info helped, I am no expert. Check out the website of Sarawak's Immigration Department to see what other visas might work for you.

[@michaelwerner401]

@@GlobalGibbon thanks for your help! I may gonna start travelling and working in Malaysia after Covid and learn all about the country.

[@GlobalGibbon]

@@michaelwerner401 go for it! Good luck!

[@drwho8672]

Hi Nick, much appreciate the great content you've been creating for people interested in Malaysia! I'm a 32 yrs old Canadian resident living with my wife here in Vancouver, BC. We've been exploring different routes as to which Malaysian visa could potentially apply to us in order to come live there. The MM2H or SMM2H requirements are quite stringent for young professionals, and so this brings me to my question : Do you know of any other programs that falls under people who simply have some saving aside and want to live long term in Malaysia ? I would be very grateful if you could shine some light on this...Thank you!

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey there! Thanks for watching my videos. Please shoot me an email at [e-mail]. I'll be happy to take the time and help you in any way I can. 😊

[@drwho8672]

@@GlobalGibbon Thanks Nick! Just emailed you a few seconds ago!

[@NEEDTOGETFIT]

Hi Gibbon, Thank you for this info 🙏 I have 2 questions 😊 1. where its says on the video proof of regular income to be exempt from paying the fixed deposit, Does that mean you dont have to have a regular income if you have a fixed deposit? Because we have a business in Australia but once we leave it will stop operating and we will no longer have an income. I am 47 and will be retiring so I fall under the category to buy a house etc. The visa info is unavailable on the Govt website……. I would love to live in Sarawak, the energy there suits me very much, it has a beautiful, calm and inviting vibe. However I am worried that we sell everything here and move our entire lives with the intention of staying in Sarawak until the end of our days but the Govt has a change and visa requirements change and we have to leave, that would be heartbreaking. 2. Does this happen to foreigners often? Thank you in advance Karrina.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey there! Please reach out to the team at ARAMAZ, they have all the latest updates and information about the S-MM2H programme. You can contact them through their website: aramaz.com.my/ Feel free to mention my video when chatting with them!

[@Cyber6Kucing]

Good Video Nick👍🏼😃

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching! 😁😁

[@marius8578]

Me and 5 friends Are going to The deep forrest of kuching next year. Does this menas We Are not coming home? Nils is scared.

[@zaridris1986]

Great video👍

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@WxM3008WxM]

I'm in the 30-39 category. Going to enroll kids but no sponsor. What do I do 😢

[@anonymousanonymous-hu7bt]

I hope you will have your Malaysian citizenship you are most welcome stay hppily with Mag :)

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for the kind words! 😊

[@faizinzainudin8462]

Nice video!

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching Faizin!

[@DorieKong]

My husband and I are interested to apply for retirement visa under the program MM2H Sarawak. I was born in Sarawak and American citizenship holder and my hubby is American. Can you refer us a certified/ licensed agent? Thank you Gibbon. Sincerely Dorie

[@ExploreMasSabran]

First

[@GlobalGibbon]

Awesome as always!!!

[@tiannaryee8859]

Have you heard Pesta Benak will come again?hope you visit simanggang during that time

[@GlobalGibbon]

I hope to visit Pesta Benak some day!

[@koufax174]

English spiked widely there? How is dating there? Age gap relationships common there?

[@seauryakumar]

Properties are cheaper than Delhi. The weather is humid though

[@edwardtstrenk1388]

1240 at avg $10k spent per year per visa. That's about 50 MILLION ringgit brought into the economy. Of course that's a rough estimate. Does that visa include a family or 1 person? 1240 visas granted. 1 family of 3 or 2 ? Some will spend way more than that some will spend less.

[@GlobalGibbon]

This programme brings in quite some direct and indirect money. Families and friends of people on S-MM2H will come and visit Sarawak as well, which will add to the local economy. I think it's a great programme. More information and statistics can be found on the website of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

[@gerrelldrawhorn8617]

@@GlobalGibbon To be honest though Sarawak long neglected the potential of this program. MM2H had almost 4000 principal recipients in 2018, plus kids and spouses. Sarawak had only about 1-2% of that total (principals). That was mainly because one needed a local sponsor that knew you. It severely cut into applications. For many it was easier (though a bit more expensive) to apply to MM2H. But the onerous new restrictions on the Federal program has REALLY made S-MM2H a bargain, and NOW Sarawak allows agents- the agents (while one pays for them) allows those without sponsors to apply and assists in many, many other ways. My understanding is that- even though there has been travel restricts in the last six months there has been more than a doubling of approvls that they had in their best year (2019) and almost a hundreds of applications are "in process". Since you cannot work inside Malaysia on MM2H any money MM2H/SMM2H brings in: buying cars, property, rent, tourism, dining, tuitions, handicrafts, club memberships, the Fixed Deposit, etc. was ALL money going into the economy, supporting the Ringgit, etc. To me it's a no brainer that a Second Home visa would bolster the Tourist economy. A single MM2H couple living in a country year round likely brings in 100 time the $$$ that a budget tourist would and maybe 20 times that of a premium tourist who stays few days. And that couple is there for 5-10 years (maybe more if they are allowed to stay)...all foreign earned income spent in the Malaysia/Sarawakian economy. My one gripe would be why not allow the Fixed Deposit to be spent down locally? It would mean the MM2Her spends more and doen't take that money out (with interest) when they depart.

[@backpackerwebs]

I am nearly 70. I am thinking to apply the S-MM2H for some time but not knowing how to get started, how to find a local agent, etc.. I am so happy to find your video which is very helpful. I heard that the rainy season ( November - March) in Sarawak is terrible. Is that true?

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey there Kathy and Alex! Thanks for watching the video! I'm always happy to help and give people directions! Feel free to shoot me an email and I'll gladly answer all your questions and link you up with good S-MM2H agencies here in Sarawak. Email: [e-mail] Have an awesome day!

[@GlobalGibbon]

PS: the rainy season isn't terrible here. There are days it could rain the whole day, but this only happens a few days in the year. It could even be dry for a week during rainy season! It's not unlike a rainy day in Europe or Northern America. 😉

[@backpackerwebs]

@@GlobalGibbon Thanks:) I already contacted the agency that mentioned in the video.

[@gerrelldrawhorn8617]

@@GlobalGibbon Sometimes people gt really scared when people hear the term "Monsoon". It just means that it rain twice a day (usually once t night) rather than an hour or so in the non-rainy season. Sometimes it does POUR for ten minutes then eases up and dtizzles all day. But that is unusual. There are some areas where it does flood, but the high waters dissipate quickly. Borneo is "The Land below the Wind" (the title of an Agnes Keith book) and thus outside the Typhoon zone that hits the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, VN, China and Japan. It's untouched by the heavy Indian ocean monsoons that crash into the Himalayas and flood Bngaladesh, India and Pakistan.

[@jamessalis]

Excellent video! Will Sarawak change their M2H like the Federal government? It seems silly to have two different programs for the same country?

[@GlobalGibbon]

The S-MM2H programme has always been different from the federal programme. Sarawak is a part of the federation of Malaysia but has various laws and rules different from Federal. These S-MM2H rules will not be changed any time soon, at least that is what is said by the Sarawak Government.

[@johnteo9566]

Especially because Sarawak state has full control over immigration matters under Malaysia’s federal system, which explains why Sarawak has its own MM2H programme.

[@gerrelldrawhorn8617]

@@johnteo9566 Indeed, Sarawak took 15 years before they made even minor changes in the program (e.g. allowing agents- provided they were Sarawakian). They did double the Fixed Deposit (after 15 years) but it only moved to what the old MM2H FD was before...and they increased the amounts you would withdraw. The Pension/Foreign Slary option still exist. If you can show you are financially stable through those there is no reuirement to submit a FD.

[@snowytom7874]

Hi Nick! Have you ever thought of returning permanently to Netherlands with your family? Take care ...

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey there! I have thought about it but that's not what we want at his point in time. We'll never say never, but at this moment we're happy in Sarawak!

[@snowytom7874]

I believe your child will be able to speak Dutch and Bahasa one day..🤗 Being bilingual has its perks..😁

[@GlobalGibbon]

@@snowytom7874 Dutch, Bahasa, English, Sarawakian, Hokkien and who knows what else! It's such a multi-cultural City we live in!

[@joetropika]

Good info

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey! Thanks for watching!

[@olboe2008]

nice video

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks a bunch!

[@harukakato2052]

Hi! I was wondering what if you are over 30 years old and don't have kids?

[@jimmybless77]

Smart guy👍👍😊

[@GlobalGibbon]

I try to be sometimes😂

[@christianweidtke7439]

How did you manage to stay for more than 10 years? Unfortunately I am too young and have no children to apply for the SM2H

[@GlobalGibbon]

Great question. I worked for different companies and had work permits, renewed every year. I eventually got married and I am not on a Spouse Visa😉

[@DorieKong]

@@GlobalGibbon My husband and I are interested to apply for retirement visa under the program MM2H Sarawak. I was born in Sarawak and American citizenship holder and my hubby is American. Can you refer us a certified/ licensed agent? Thank you Gibbon. Sincerely Dorie

[@Gattberserk]

Beside the fixed deposit requirement, is there a need to show passive income yet, or its a condition u need to show if u are not doing the Fixed deposit path.

[@bsways]

If I have Sarawak visa am I allowed to stay in Penang or KL for as long as I want?

[@GlobalGibbon]

Sure, as long as you spend 15 days per year in Sarawak!

[@bsways]

@@GlobalGibbon i read that they are going to be closing that loophole

[@GlobalGibbon]

@@bsways I don't think they can. Maybe they make it a bit more difficult. But by right you should always be able to travel in and out of a country. Maybe not the 24h visa run. But spend a week somewhere perhaps, bit of traveling. Why not. But not an ideal solution still. I agree.

[@bsways]

@@GlobalGibbon Im hoping to come next year to see if its a place Id like to retire as Sydney is becoming ridiculously expensive to live. SO hopefully by the time I come there will still be a long term visa system in place.

[@lukemenik4005]

Hello mr GG👋👋

[@GlobalGibbon]

Good afternoon!! Thanks for watching! 😁😁

[@allexsisngilah]

Bro, want to ask, how about my wife that already have a Spouse visa here in Sarawak ? the thing is we want to purchase the house together here

[@WorldAfterCovid19TV]

Sarawak is a country...

[@GlobalGibbon]

Sarawak is definitely Unique!

[@WorldAfterCovid19TV]

@@GlobalGibbon certainly! Just like Sabah...

[@AyushSharma-xg7td]

If I am a US citizen, age range 20-35 years, wanting to live in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) for 1 year and work remotely on my laptop, what kind of Visa will I require?

[@MrHyperionmaximus]

Is there a list of agents I can apply for SMM2H with? Any suggestions?

[@abirdrmc]

I am 32 years old. If I have sarawak mm2h visa can I stay in kl as long as I want?

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hi there. If you get the S-MM2H, you will have to spend 30 days per year in Sarawak. As multiple trips, or in one trip. The other 11 months you can spend anywhere, even in Kuala Lumpur.

[@abirdrmc]

@@GlobalGibbon thanks for ur reply. I have one question. I don't understand the requirement for 30-49 years old, '' Enroll children in a sarawakian school ''. My children is only 8 months now. It is not possible to admit my baby to sarawakian school now. So, is it necessary to admit my baby to a sarawakian school? If any couple with this age limit have no children then what will they do? Please give a reply. Thank you so much.

[@GlobalGibbon]

@@abirdrmc hey! I believe you can only get the S-MM2H if a child is in a Sarawakian school, within that age-bracket. For more info, reach out to ARAMAZ Agency, they have answers to all your questions! www.aramaz.com.my

[@abirdrmc]

@@GlobalGibbon thanks for your reply. I will contact with them.

[@stevefitzjohn8955]

Hi Nick - Could you provide the link to the application for S MM2H - I couldn’t find it in the comments

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hi there. Please reach out to Aramaz for more detailed information. They are a licenced S-MM2H agent. aramaz.com.my/ Even if you don't take up their services, they're very helpful!

[@fazbell]

No one but the super-rich is going to buy a visa that costs over two thousand US dollars, Sarawak and Malaysia vastly overestimate their worth to retirees. We aren't retiring because we're rich, we're retiring because we now have limited funds. How dense can a government be?

[@GlobalGibbon]

Recently, the Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home programme seems to be very popular though. However, it's not for everyone.

[@jiti5034]

SO GG you are young .. so how do you earn are you allowed to work? also what about after 5 /10 years.. and cost of medical insurance and what is included and also it seems Sarawak program is only for up to 49 yrs?

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hi! I earn money online basically! I do not have a job here in Malaysia. However, I am allowed to work for a company here, when I apply for a work permit. Basic medical insurance goes for about MYR200-300. The S-MM2H programme is for people 40+

[@lynnnonna3910]

👍...I have a question ..does your country allow to have 2 citizenships

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey! The Netherlands allows dual citizenship. Malaysia does not allow this unfortunately. I will always be a citizen of the Netherlands. I hope to get my Permanent Residency in Malaysia in the future.

[@lynnnonna3910]

@@GlobalGibbon ohhh i see..thank you for choosing Sarawak as your second home..i know it is not easy for you..but I am sure you are comfortable living here .. while your country is my favorite country😍🤣

[@GlobalGibbon]

@@lynnnonna3910 I love living in Sarawak. It's all worth it. I do miss Holland as well!

[@Aurora-iu8xn]

Question if you get the Sarawak program, can you switch later on to a 20 year visa?

[@GlobalGibbon]

I don't think that is possible. For more info, reach out to ARAMAZ, or check out the Sarawak Tourism Board website.

[@sergeyivanov4338]

Спасибо за видео !!

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching!

[@sergeyivanov4338]

@@GlobalGibbon I am from Ukraine, I will write to you by email soon for consultation!)

[@GlobalGibbon]

@@sergeyivanov4338 sure! Feel free to shoot me an email!

[@sriyer86]

do we have to buy property worth 600000 MYR even after a 1,50,000 Fixed deposit in a Malaysian/Sarawak bank. or can I stay in a rented condo. I am 69 and raring to go. I am from India

[@GlobalGibbon]

Great question. There are different requirements based on your age. Please reach out to the team at Aramaz, they will be able to answer all your questions! www.aramaz.com.my

[@asrie1234]

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[@kaijieshen4240]

Hi Nick, would you happen to know If children can attend local public schools (in chinese) under mm2h sarawak, as completion of having children attending school criteria? Or must kids go to international schools only?

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey! That's a really good question. I honestly fo not know the answer to this. You can check with Aramaz, they would know. Here their website: www.aramaz.com.my

[@user-fq5xh9vn3o]

Any updates since this came out?

[@GlobalGibbon]

There have been updates yes. You can check out the Sarawak Tourism Board website, they have a page on the SMM2H programme with the updates. I plan to make a new video about it soon!

[@davelance8692]

Hello, I'm from the USA. My question is, if I marry a Malaysian citizen and I would then be the spouse of my Malaysian wife, is there a visa available for me as her spouse? If yes, are there high $$$ costs required like there are for the MM2H? Thanks.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey Dave. I am married to a Malaysian and I have a Long Term Social Pass (spouse visa). There are almost no costs involved with this visa, I pay about USD 25 per year.

[@davelance8692]

@@GlobalGibbon Thank you for that information.

[@69roamie]

Shouldn't the applicant need a sponsor for the S-MM2H?

[@paulwfko]

Is it safe for living in Sarawak ? Bcoz I'm planning to apply for smm2h

[@GlobalGibbon]

Oh absolutely. I have been living here for 10 years and I love it!

[@paulwfko]

@@GlobalGibbon Thats fine, then I can go ahead and also can stay in West Malaysia 😉

[@GlobalGibbon]

@@paulwfko that's right! You can travel throughout Malaysia without any issues!

[@paulwfko]

Hi good morning, can you advise the contact of Aramaz Borneo (MM2H) for me to apply for the SMM2H please, thanks.

[@GlobalGibbon]

@@paulwfko hey Paul. You can find their details on their website: aramaz.com.my/

[@jessicalim1379]

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[@eliechu7418]

hello 👋 can I long stage in West Malaysia with smm2h? thx

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey there! On the S-MM2H visa, you only have to spend 15 days per year in Sarawak. The rest of the year you can be wherever you want to be! That means you can also live in Peninsular Malaysia if you wish.. I hope this helps!

[@eliechu7418]

@@GlobalGibbon thx Gibbon, good to know it and thank you for your help 🙏