Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP)
Sarawak MM2H (S-MM2H)
Sarawak operates its own MM2H, separate from the federal programme.
Sarawak operates its own MM2H, separate from the federal programme. It needs a RM500,000 fixed deposit in a Sarawak bank and either RM10,000 a month in offshore income or RM100,000 in savings. The pass runs 10 years, requires 30 days a year in Sarawak, and — unlike federal MM2H — does not require you to buy property.
Two routes to qualifying
S-MM2H accepts either an income stream or a pot of savings, which is unusual and makes it reachable for people the federal programme turns away:
- Income: RM10,000 a month as an individual, RM15,000 a month with a dependant.
- Or savings: RM100,000 as an individual, RM200,000 with a dependant, evidenced over three months of statements.
On top of either, the RM500,000 fixed deposit must be placed with a local bank in Sarawak. A one-off RM5,000 processing fee is payable to the state ministry, covering the first five years of the pass.
The catch worth understanding
S-MM2H is a Sarawak programme. The 30-day requirement is 30 days in Sarawak — time spent in Kuala Lumpur does not count towards it. If your reason for wanting Malaysian residence is the peninsula, this is the wrong programme however attractive its numbers look.
Where it genuinely wins is on flexibility of capital: no compulsory property purchase, a ringgit-denominated deposit, and half of that deposit accessible after a year. Compared against federal MM2H Silver, which obliges you to buy a RM600,000 property on top of a USD 150,000 deposit, the total commitment is far lower.
Honest fit
Who it suits — and who it doesn't
A good fit if
- You actually want to live in Sarawak — the stay requirement is time in Sarawak
- You do not want to be forced into a Malaysian property purchase
- Your capital is in ringgit; the deposit is RM500,000, not a US dollar sum
- You want a 10-year term at a fraction of federal MM2H's total commitment
Look elsewhere if
- You want to live in Kuala Lumpur or Penang — this is a Sarawak programme
- You are under 30 and therefore ineligible
- You cannot spend 30 days a year in Sarawak
- You want work rights, which this does not carry
FAQ
Common questions
- How is S-MM2H different from federal MM2H?
- Four ways that matter. The deposit is RM500,000 rather than a US dollar sum. Property purchase is optional rather than compulsory. The minimum age is 30 rather than 25. And it is a Sarawak programme with a Sarawak stay requirement, administered by the state ministry rather than MOTAC.
- What income do I need for S-MM2H?
- RM10,000 a month for an individual, or RM15,000 a month where a dependant is included — evidenced by a pension letter and three months of pension funds, or an employment confirmation. Alternatively you can qualify on savings: RM100,000 for an individual or RM200,000 with a dependant, shown across three months of bank statements.
- How long is the pass?
- Ten years, issued as 5+5 and renewable on expiry. After ten years you must apply afresh as a new application rather than renew again.
- Can I withdraw the fixed deposit?
- Up to 50% after one year in the programme, for buying a residential house, buying a car, medical costs, or children's education in Sarawak.
- Do I have to buy property under S-MM2H?
- No. Purchase is optional. If you do buy, the floor is RM600,000 in Kuching Division and RM500,000 in other divisions, and you may sell after five years.
- How many days a year must I spend in Sarawak?
- 30 cumulative days a year, and the requirement falls on the main applicant only.
Written and reviewed by Jason Yap, Chairman of the PVIP Agent Association.
Last reviewed 23 July 2026.
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