Country Overview
Economic Overview
Currency: MYR — ~4.47 per USD (Feb 2026) Inflation: 1.6% current CPI (January 2026) · 0.0% 5yr avg
Property & Ownership
Freehold ownership: No
Visa & Residency Options
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
- PR path: N/A
- State‑level variant may exist; thresholds need official confirmation.
- PR path: Grants 20-year renewable residency — the long-term residency route for the premium tier.
- Details pending official source verification.
Social Security & Tax
SSA benefits portable: Qualified Totalization agreement: None — SSA agreements overview US expat taxes: Greenback Tax Services — Malaysia guide
City Guides
At a Glance
Most affordable
George Town — ~$791/mo
Most queer-friendly
George Town — hostile legal environment