Malaysia relocation and property guides
Visas, buying property, schooling, living costs and tax. Official requirements, plus hands-on experience from our team in Kuala Lumpur.
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MM2H, PVIP and long-term stay: requirements, stay days, process and who each option suits.
Choosing an MM2H Agent: Home Country or Malaysia?
Whichever MM2H agent you hire, the same Malaysian government office approves your case. Home-country vs Malaysia-based agents on fees, support and risk.
Who Should Apply for MM2H? A Decision Tree
Who should apply for MM2H? It depends on how long you will stay in Malaysia. Three applicant types, the right answer for each, and which tier fits, if any.
MM2H Is Not Immigration: 5 Common Misunderstandings
MM2H immigration is a myth: MM2H is a long-term residence visa, not a new passport. Five facts people get wrong on property, tax, work and the 90-day stay.
Buying property
Foreign buyer thresholds, tenure, financing, taxes and market notes.
Rent Before You Buy in Malaysia: Why I Waited
Rent before you buy in Malaysia: the first thing I tell anyone new to KL. I rented first when I moved too. Why it works, and what happens to those who rush.
Malaysia Foreigner Stamp Duty Doubles to 8%: Who Is Affected
Malaysia foreigner stamp duty doubled to 8% from 2026: how it is calculated, how much more you pay, whether MM2H holders are covered and what it means for you.
Malaysia RPGT for Foreigners: Rates and the 7% Withholding
What is Malaysia RPGT for foreigners? 30% within five years, 10% after, plus a 7% withholding at sale. How the 7% works, my refund surprise and inheritance.
International schools
Curricula, fees, entry ages, choosing a city and moving on afterwards.
Moving Home After a Malaysian International School
Leaving a Malaysian international school to return home is not a failure. Five family types, the language gaps to expect, and three things to prepare first.
Choosing a Malaysia International School Curriculum: Child First
Choosing a Malaysia international school curriculum? Start with your child, not the 'best' system. Four questions match personality to IB, IGCSE, AP or private.
KL vs Penang International Schools: Visas, Culture and Pace
KL vs Penang international schools: how guardian visas differ, how top schools screen families, each city's pace, and what early finishes mean for your child.
Cost of living
Living costs and city comparisons for Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru.
Renting in Malaysia: Leases, Deposits and Viewing Pitfalls
Renting in Malaysia: viewings need four parties, a month's rent as holding deposit, leases that differ every time, and how to spot an inflated renewal fee.
Asia Cost of Living Comparison: Where Kuala Lumpur Sits
An Asia cost of living comparison using Numbeo data: Kuala Lumpur scores 39.1, rent 13.2, yet local purchasing power matches Tokyo. Plus Singapore and Penang.
Cost of Living: Kuala Lumpur vs Penang vs Johor Bahru
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur vs Penang vs Johor Bahru is not big city expensive, small city cheap. Real price gaps after 5 years in KL, and how to choose.
Cross-border tax
Tax residency, tax treaties, RPGT and foreign-sourced income.
Malaysian Tax Residency: How the 182-Day Rule Works
Malaysia tax resident status has nothing to do with MM2H or any visa: it comes down to 182 days. Three common tax mistakes and your home-country duties.
Malaysia Cross-Border Tax Guide 2026: Treaties, Income Tax and RPGT
A 2026 Malaysia cross-border tax guide for property owners: tax residency, income tax rates, rental deductions, RPGT by holding period and home-country rules.