Abd Karim rubbishes claims Second Home programme solely targeting Chinese nationals

Abd Karim rubbishes claims Second Home programme solely targeting Chinese nationals

Abdul Karim (centre) addresses the media after launching the pre-qualifier. He is flanked by Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu (right) and Liew. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (March 10): Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has dismissed claims that…

Sarawak minister explains why Chinese nationals top list of MM2H applicants
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Sarawak minister explains why Chinese nationals top list of MM2H applicants

PETALING JAYA: China’s huge population and familiarity with Malaysia are likely why its nationals make up the bulk of Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) applicants, says Sarawak’s tourism, creative industry and performing arts minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Dismissing claims that the initiative solely targets Chinese nationals, Karim said a similar trend was observed in…

MM2H programme not exclusive to Chinese nationals, open to applicants from any country, says tourism minister
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MM2H programme not exclusive to Chinese nationals, open to applicants from any country, says tourism minister

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/03/08/mm2h-programme-not-exclusive-to-chinese-nationals-open-to-applicants-from-any-country-says-tourism-minister/169009 He said that through this programme, foreigners are allowed to apply for residency under different eligibility criteria and those who succeed will receive a residence pass for a specified period. “Successful applicants will receive a residence pass for a certain period, allowing them to live and spend their currency in Malaysia, thereby contributing to…

Sabah sets June 30 for make-or-break decision on 40% revenue entitlement
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Sabah sets June 30 for make-or-break decision on 40% revenue entitlement

DATUK Seri Jeffrey Kitingan confirmed that the long-awaited decision on Sabah’s 40% net revenue entitlement will be made at a meeting of the MA63 Implementation Action Council Technical Committee (JKTPA-MA63).“We have requested the federal government to give us the figures, the data, 13 times — and they haven’t responded. We cannot wait anymore,” said the…