Kuala lumpur: A total of 744 participants of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme have successfully purchased homes in Malaysia by December 31, 2025, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tiong revealed that the participants who purchased homes through the MM2H programme hail from ten countries. The largest group comprises 304 Chinese nationals, followed by participants from Taiwan (91), Singapore (63), the United States (41), the United Kingdom (40), Hong Kong (34), Australia (29), Bangladesh (19), South Korea (15), and both Indonesia and Japan with 14 each.

Additionally, Tiong noted that 2,637 MM2H participants are in the process of buying homes, with ongoing steps such as finalising sale and purchase agreements and selecting appropriate locations. This information was provided during a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat, in response to an inquiry from Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli (PN-Dungun) about the statistics of home sales to foreigners through the MM2H programme from 2023 to 2025, including their countries of origin and citizenship status.

Addressing concerns about citizenship, Tiong clarified that the MM2H programme does not offer citizenship or permanent residency. Instead, it provides a long-term social visit pass with a multiple-entry visa, enabling foreigners to live in Malaysia for periods of five to 20 years. The programme includes four categories: Platinum (20 years), Gold (15 years), Silver (five years), and Special Economic Zone (10 years). The pass is endorsed for five years per term, with opportunities for renewal.

Tiong emphasized that the MM2H programme is open to applicants worldwide and is not restricted to specific countries. Although participation from the Middle East is currently low, the ministry plans to enhance promotional efforts in the region and other countries to boost international involvement in the programme.