Example - fictional household
Sample edition · local reference
The report & the household
Sample of the USD 49 report
A clearer view of
your Malaysia options.
A fictional remote-working family, compared against published route requirements. A starting point for official questions and household planning.
Published requirements sit beside household inputs. Unknowns remain open. This report is information only, not legal/immigration advice. It is not an application service, a legal opinion, a complete cost quotation or a decision about any household’s immigration status.
Household inputs · invented for this example
- Principal
- Alex, age 52
- Partner
- Sam, age 49, married to Alex
- Child
- Jamie, age 17, full-time student; no employment
- Work
- Alex works remotely; exact profession, employer location and contracts unknown
- Money
- Income, savings, net worth, available deposit and property budget: unknown
- Plans & evidence
- Considering Malaysia; preferred state, intended stay, nationality, passports, medical and insurance evidence: unknown
Ages and product price are example inputs from the brief, not published immigration requirements. No income or capital balance has been assumed. Household-specific work treatment and dependant documentation remain questions for the relevant authority.
Example - fictional household
Household route report
Federal MM2H · compare the tiers
The family’s remote work is a question to resolve before choosing a route. Capital commitments below are distinct from fees; none is a household total.
| Route | Published age, term, stay & work | Published capital & participation fees | Household comparison / gaps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | Silver, Gold and Platinum require age 25 or above. [source] Silver pass period: 5 years, renewable; pass validity depends on passport validity. [source] Silver: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants. [source] Gold and Silver do not permit working or doing business; participants need another relevant pass. [source] | Silver fixed deposit: USD150,000. [source] Silver requires a residence purchase after approval, priced RM600,000 or above. [source] Silver one-off participation fee: RM1,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee. [source] | Compare against published requirement: principal age and family relationship evidence; income, available capital, property plans and stay calendar unknown. Replacement income threshold / complete new-applicant financial evidence — unknown. [source source · alternate] |
| Gold | Silver, Gold and Platinum require age 25 or above. [source] Gold pass period: 15 years, renewable; pass validity depends on passport validity. [source] Gold: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants. [source] Gold and Silver do not permit working or doing business; participants need another relevant pass. [source] | Gold fixed deposit: USD500,000. [source] Gold requires a residence purchase after approval, priced RM1 million or above. [source] Gold one-off participation fee: RM3,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee. [source] | Compare against published requirement: principal age and family relationship evidence; income, available capital, property plans and stay calendar unknown. Replacement income threshold / complete new-applicant financial evidence — unknown. [source source · alternate] |
| Platinum | Silver, Gold and Platinum require age 25 or above. [source] Platinum pass period: 20 years, renewable; pass validity depends on passport validity. [source] Platinum: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants. [source] Platinum permits employment and business/investment activities. [source] | Platinum fixed deposit: USD1 million. [source] Platinum requires a residence purchase after approval, priced RM2 million or above. [source] Platinum one-off participation fee: RM200,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee. [source] | Compare against published requirement: principal age and family relationship evidence; income, available capital, property plans and stay calendar unknown. Replacement income threshold / complete new-applicant financial evidence — unknown. [source source · alternate] |
| SEZ / SFZ | Published requirement for younger age band — unknown. [source] Published requirement for older age band — unknown. [source] | Deposit, property, participation fee, pass duration, stay and work requirements — unknown in this sample because the supplied category claims are marked unknown. | Compare against published requirement: principal age and family relationship evidence; income, available capital, property plans and stay calendar unknown. |
Abolished across all categories. This does not establish exemption from every financial-document requirement. [source]
Principal RM5,000; each dependant RM2,500. Distinct from participation fees. [source]
Fixed pass fee RM500 annually; visa fee RM0–RM50 depending on nationality. Preserve this renewal context. [source]
The pass and visa amounts above retain their renewal context; initial-issue costs are unknown. Medical screening and insurance prices are unknown.
Medical screening price — unknown. [source]
Insurance premium — unknown. [source source · alternate]
Example - fictional household
Household route report
Sabah MM2H · keep each tier separate
| Route | Published requirements | Published fees & commitments | Compare with this household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | Sabah Silver: minimum age 25 and 30 cumulative days per year in Sabah. [source] Sabah Silver: spouse, parents, parents-in-law and children below 21 or still full-time students without employment may be dependants. [source] Sabah Silver: monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant or RM15,000 with dependants. [source] Sabah Silver pass: 5+5 years, renewable. [source] Sabah Silver career opportunities are not permitted under this pass; a relevant pass must be requested. [source] | Sabah Silver: fixed deposit RM500,000 in a Sabah MM2H panel bank; purchase and own a high-rise property in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000. [source] Sabah Silver: RM3,000 non-refundable application processing fee; RM1,500 subsequent renewal fee. [source] | Compare against published requirement: principal age, spouse and student child details. Income, deposit funds, property budget and Sabah stay plan unknown. Remote work treatment needs official clarification. |
| Gold | At least 25. [source] Spouse, parents, parents-in-law; children below 21 or still full-time students without employment. Student maximum age unspecified. [source] Pass duration — unknown (source conflict). [source source · alternate source · alternate] | USD500,000.00 in a Sabah-MM2H panel bank in Sabah. [source] Mandatory Sabah residence after approval; minimum RM1,000,000.00. [source] One-off processing RM3,000, non-refundable; subsequent renewal RM1,500. [source] Up to 50% after one year for residence, education or medical activities in Malaysia. [source] | Compare against published requirement: principal age and family details. Income, stay, work conditions and household funds unknown; do not transfer Silver conditions to Gold. |
| Platinum | At least 25. [source] Spouse, parents, parents-in-law; children below 21 or full-time students without employment. Student maximum age unspecified. [source] Pass duration — unknown (source conflict). [source source · alternate source · alternate] | USD1 million in a Sabah-MM2H panel bank in Sabah. [source] Mandatory Sabah residence after approval; minimum RM2,000,000.00. [source] Processing fee — unknown (source conflict). [source source · alternate] RM1,500. [source] Up to 50% after one year for residence, education or medical activities in Malaysia. [source] | Compare against published requirement: principal age and family details. Income, stay, work conditions and household funds unknown. Conflicting fee and duration sources need written clarification. |
Sabah MM2H residence is restricted to Sabah; travel to Peninsular states requires Immigration approval. [source]
Tier pages prohibit sale for ten years, but permit sale after five years with a replacement meeting or exceeding the applicable minimum. [source source · alternate]
Separate trust fund, security bond and per-dependant processing amounts for Gold / Platinum — unknown. [source source · alternate source · alternate]
Gold / Platinum medical and insurance prices — unknown. [source source · alternate source · alternate]
Example - fictional household
Household route report
Sarawak MM2H · evidence before assumptions
Published requirements
Minimum age: 30. [source]
Main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak for extension and renewal consideration. [source]
Pass: 5+5 years, with extension subject to passport validity and updated medical documents; continuation after ten years requires a new application. [source]
Full-time work is not permitted. Professional part-time work requires approval in specified sectors through MTCP, with a maximum of 20 hours per week; applications must be made to the State Authority. [source]
Published capital & fees
Mandatory fixed deposit: RM500,000 for the main applicant in a SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak. [source]
In addition to the FD: pension or offshore income of RM10,000 monthly for an individual, or RM15,000 with dependants; alternatively savings of RM100,000 / RM200,000 respectively, evidenced over the latest three months and subject to panel approval for the savings route. [source]
RM100,000 individual; RM200,000 with dependant(s), in addition to RM500,000 principal FD. [source]
One-time non-refundable processing fee: RM5,000. [source]
Property purchase is optional; a purchased residence must be at least RM600,000 in Kuching Division or RM500,000 in other divisions, subject to the cited land rules. [source]
Up to 50% of FD may be withdrawn after one year for a house, car, medical expenses or children’s education in Sarawak. Maintain RM250,000 in the FD. [source]
Evidence and discretion
Savings alternative is subject to panel approval; a balance alone cannot establish an application outcome. [source]
Certified bank-account statements covering the latest three months; savings route described for applicants without offshore income/pension. [source]
Savings ownership, temporary-deposit treatment and discretionary criteria — unknown. [source source · alternate]
Complete current document pack — unknown. [source source · alternate source · alternate]
Medical and insurance prices — unknown. [source source · alternate]
Compare against published requirement: Alex’s age and the household’s intended dependants. Pension/offshore income, certified savings evidence, deposit funds and Sarawak stay plan are unknown. Full-time remote work needs official clarification. Dependant coverage for this household is unknown from the supplied Sarawak claims.
Example - fictional household
Household route report
DE Rantau · distinct programme variants
Remote-working is a fictional household input. Its treatment for this family remains unknown until the relevant authority reviews the work evidence.
| Route | Published requirements | Published fees / unknown capital | Compare with this household |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE Rantau | Over 18; upper limit unknown. [source] Initial 3–12 months; renewal up to another 12 months. [source] Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan; Sabah/Sarawak visits use tourist permission. [source] Annual income requirement — unknown (source conflict). [source] Assets, fixed deposit and annual minimum stay — unknown. [source source · alternate] | Principal RM1,080.00; each dependant RM540.00, including 8% SST; non-refundable. [source] Per applicant: RM90 every three months; RM360 for one year. [source] RM10.00 revenue stamp. [source] Household nationality bond amount — unknown. [source] | Compare against published requirement: principal age and intended location. Profession classification, contracts, income evidence, dependant rules and work treatment for this exact household are unknown. |
| DE Rantau Sarawak | Over 18; upper limit unknown. [source] Digital professions: annual income strictly greater than USD24,000. [source] Initial 3–12 months; another 12 months on renewal; total 24 months. Earlier DE Rantau participation counts toward the Malaysia-wide two-year maximum. [source] Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia; Sabah entry uses tourist permission. [source] Non-tech income requirement — unknown. [source] | Principal RM2,160; each dependant RM1,080, including 8% SST; non-refundable. [source] Per applicant: RM90 every three months; RM360 annually. [source] Bond amount, assets / fixed deposit and annual minimum stay — unknown. [source] Payment recipient — unknown (source conflict). [source] | Compare against published requirement: principal age and intended location. Alex’s digital-profession status and income are unknown. Earlier programme participation, dependant rules and work treatment for this exact household are unknown. |
Medical examination and insurance prices — unknown. [source source · alternate]
Processing fees already include the stated SST. No household total or currency conversion is presented.
Example - fictional household
Household route report
PVIP · compare evidence and commitments
Published requirements vs household inputs
| Topic | Published requirement | Household comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Age & family | No age limit. [source] Principal’s spouse is included; relationship documentation required. [source] Biological, stepchildren and legally adopted children below 25 are included. [source] | Compare against published requirement: Alex, Sam and Jamie’s age and relationship inputs. Supporting records and nationality remain unknown. |
| Money, stay & work | Income evidence: RM40,000 monthly or RM480,000 annually, covering onshore and offshore income; alternatively net worth of at least RM1 billion. Latest three months’ statements must reflect the required amount. [source] There is no minimum stay requirement. [source] Participants may work and carry out legal business activities in accordance with Malaysian law. [source] Approval: twenty years, passes issued 5+5+5+5 subject to passport validity. [source] | Compare against published requirement: income history, net worth, deposit funds and household work details. The necessary evidence is unknown. |
Published fees & capital commitments
Fixed savings account: at least RM1 million. [source]
Entry fee: RM200,000 principal and RM100,000 per dependant; participation fee is non-refundable. Pass fee: RM2,000 per year. [source]
RM100,000 per person; a 10-year option costs RM50,000 instead of the 20-year option. [source]
RM2,000 per year. Visa and bond amounts vary by nationality. No separate discounted annual dependant rate verified. [source]
Residential, commercial and industrial purchases are permitted. [source]
Mandatory property purchase, floor and state-consent conditions — unknown. [source source · alternate source · alternate]
Nationality-specific visa and bond amounts — unknown. [source]
Discounted annual dependant pass fee — unknown. [source]
Medical examination and insurance prices — unknown. [source]
Example - fictional household
Household route report
Open questions & official next steps
Unknown means unresolved by the supplied evidence. A source conflict stays unknown; neither a competing amount nor a household result is selected.
| Open item | Evidence status |
|---|---|
| General DE Rantau income wording | Current answer — unknown (source conflict). [source] |
| Sarawak DE Rantau payment recipient | Current answer — unknown (source conflict). [source] |
| Sabah Platinum processing fee | Current answer — unknown (source conflict). [source source · alternate] |
| Sabah Gold / Platinum pass duration | Current answer — unknown (source conflict). [source source · alternate source · alternate] |
| PVIP child age boundary | Current answer — unknown (source conflict). [source source · alternate] |
| Federal new-application evidence coverage | Current answer — unknown. [source source · alternate] |
| Sarawak savings-panel authority | Current answer — unknown. [source source · alternate] |
| Sarawak savings-panel timetable | Current answer — unknown. [source source · alternate] |
| Sarawak participant appeal process | Current answer — unknown. [source source · alternate] |
Official next steps · questions to take forward
- Federal: ask a MOTAC-licensed company for the current new-application evidence list and written treatment of the proposed remote work.
Federal applications must go through MOTAC-licensed MM2H companies. [source]
- Sabah: request written resolution of the conflicting tier fee and term, plus the applicable work and family-document rules, through the licensed route.
Sabah applications must be submitted through agents licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment. [source]
- Sarawak MM2H: confirm the current checklist, work restrictions and savings-panel process through the prescribed channel.
Applications use MOAS and require a Sarawak sponsor or a registered SMM2H licensed agent; personal sponsors are restricted to immediate family and one applicant at a time. [source]
- DE Rantau variants: ask the relevant official programme contact to confirm profession category, income wording, household documents and payment recipient.
Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan; Sabah/Sarawak visits use tourist permission. [source]
Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia; Sabah entry uses tourist permission. [source]
- PVIP: request the current application checklist, income evidence and nationality-specific fees through the registered channel.
Applications must be submitted through a JIM-registered PVIP consultant or agency. [source]
Suggested questions are planning prompts. Current checklists, exact household charges, medical and insurance prices, tax treatment, schooling and professional advice costs remain unknown unless expressly sourced in this report. Recheck the linked official material before acting.
Example - fictional household
Household route report
Sources & evidence boundaries
This sample uses only the supplied local claims snapshots. Official links are citations; they were not fetched for this report. Requirements may change. This sample does not establish current policy beyond those snapshots.
- www.mm2h.gov.myhttps://www.mm2h.gov.my/category/silverEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.mm2h.gov.myhttps://www.mm2h.gov.my/category/goldEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.motac.gov.myhttps://www.motac.gov.my/en/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/Evidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.mm2h.gov.myhttps://www.mm2h.gov.my/category/platinumEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.mm2h.gov.myhttps://www.mm2h.gov.my/category/sezEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.mm2h.gov.myhttps://www.mm2h.gov.my/category/overviewEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.mm2h.gov.myhttps://www.mm2h.gov.my/apply/guidelinesEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.motac.gov.myhttps://www.motac.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mm2h-Application-Guidelines-Booklet.pdfEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- sabahmm2h.sabahtourism.comhttps://sabahmm2h.sabahtourism.com/copy-of-terms-conditions-1Evidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- sabahmm2h.sabahtourism.comhttps://sabahmm2h.sabahtourism.com/copy-of-silverEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- sabahmm2h.sabahtourism.comhttps://sabahmm2h.sabahtourism.com/copy-of-goldEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- mtcp.sarawak.gov.myhttps://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/web/attachment/show/?docid=NVBjTnFSSUNBZi9GaTFuSnd3MkpnZz09OjoOftHT4FVxvGy6N-AtQ7vJEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- mtcp.sarawak.gov.myhttps://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/web/attachment/show/?docid=REt0S0kvVFpidEtubkZUT09mcWFSZz09OjpeOuewhViH0oQ6MBHzQtpVEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- mtcp.sarawak.gov.myhttps://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/webpage_view/262Evidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- mtcp.sarawak.gov.myhttps://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/web/attachment/show/?docid=WHRwb0VWUHoySnJVUjRoTVNDZ1VYUT09OjopZzBBHgLO8NCtxQZmW5_cEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.mdec.myhttps://www.mdec.my/api/media/file/DE-Rantau_Pass_FAQ_v10.pdfEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.mdec.myhttps://www.mdec.my/md-programmes/digital-nomad-passEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.mdec.myhttps://www.mdec.my/static/pdf/derantau/FAQ%20Sarawak%20De%20Rantau%20Pass.pdfEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- imigresen-online.imi.gov.myhttps://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/FAQ_PVIP.pdfEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- imigresen-online.imi.gov.myhttps://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/TERMS__CONDITIONS.pdfEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- imigresen-online.imi.gov.myhttps://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/TERMS__CONDITIONS_LATEST.pdfEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- www.mm2h.gov.myhttps://www.mm2h.gov.my/apply/referencesEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
- mtcp.sarawak.gov.myhttps://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/web/attachment/show/?docid=Z3BWaGZJaWRxYzNhSFFjb01Icmxsdz09OjpLiFND6hB9BtYvpHqHqHMSEvidence records are listed in the companion figure ledger.
Audit convention: baseline claims have no native IDs or attached URLs. References beginning r20: use their zero-based array position in claims-r20.json. Their citation URLs are matched to the same official route sources named in claims-r22.json. Other references retain the supplied claim IDs. Fields marked unknown or conflict remain unknown here. The companion figures.json records numerical content and separates the sample price and fictional ages from policy evidence.