KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 744 participants under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme have purchased property in the country, with most buyers coming from China, Taiwan and Singapore, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic).
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister told Parliament that a further 2,637 participants are currently in the process of acquiring homes.
As of Dec 31, 2025, Chinese nationals accounted for the largest share of property buyers under the new phase of the programme with 304 purchases, followed by Taiwan (91) and Singapore (63).
“Other nationalities included the United States (41), the United Kingdom (40), Hong Kong (34), Australia (29), Bangladesh (19), South Korea (15), Indonesia (14) and Japan (14),” he said in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Feb 4).
Tiong was responding to a question from Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli (PN-Dungun) on homes sold to foreigners under MM2H between 2023 and 2025 and whether any participants had obtained citizenship.
He clarified that the programme does not confer citizenship or permanent residency, but offers a long-term social visit pass allowing stays of between five and 20 years.
“The programme is divided into four categories - Platinum, Gold, Silver and Special Economic Zone - with each pass valid for five years per cycle and renewable until the maximum duration for the respective category expires,” he explained.
Responding to concerns over heavy participation from China and Taiwan, Tiong said the programme was open to applicants worldwide.
“The programme is open to applicants worldwide. Don't politicise this. Applicants from Arab countries are also accepted, and some have made purchases, although the numbers are not large," he said.
