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
Each city guide covers local cost of living, healthcare, queer safety, disability access, race and ethnicity, and key risks specific to George Town and Kuala Lumpur.
At a Glance
Most affordable
George Town — ~$791/mo
Most queer-friendly
George Town — hostile legal environment