Having a reputable sponsor can be a help . However , this condition is not required if the financial background and status of the applicant satisfies the Processing Officer .

To have a medical report from any recognized hospital .

A medical health insurance valid in Malaysia .

The successful applicant cannot seek gainful employment in Malaysia unless he possesses special expertise and obtains the permission of the Malaysian government .

How to apply ?
Application can be made direct to :

Department of Immigration , Malaysia
Block l (North ) , level 4 , Damansara Town Centre
50550 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

Any Malaysian Representative Offices overseas and also Tourism Malaysia Offices .

Applications can also be made through agents , lawyers and others . To be enclosed with the application are two passport-size photographs of the applicant , spouse and accompanying children together with relevant supporting documents .

Where to apply ?
Applicants may make their application or forward their enquiries at any of the following places :

Malaysia My Second Home Centre
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
c/o Tourism Division,
Level 34 , Menara Dato’Onn
Putra World Trade Centre , 45 Jalan Tun Ismail
50695 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Phone : +603-2693 7111
Facsimile : +603-26932399
Email : mm2h@motour.gov.my
Website : mm2h.motour.gov.my

Contact Person
Dr.Junaida Lee Abdullah
Phone : +603-2696 3140 (direct)
Email : junaidalee@motour.gov.my

Mrs.Norsyahidah Kassim
Phone : +603-2696 3972 (direct)
Email : syahidah@motour.gov.my

Ms Dayan Balkis Md Ramli
Phone : +603-2996 3160 (direct)
Email : dbalkis@motour.gov.my

All Tourism Malaysia Offices Worldwide
Please refer to website : www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my for addresses and contact number

All state Tourism Action Councils Nationwide
Please refer to website :mtpn.motour.gov.my for addresses and contact numbers

All Malaysian Representatives Offices Overseas
Please refer to website :
qqq.kln.gov.my for addressess and contact numbers
Headquaters of the Department of Immigration , Malaysia
(Ministry of Home Affairs)
Level 1-7 (Podium) Block 2G4 , Precint 2 ,
Federal Government Administration Centre
62550 Putrajaya , Malaysia
Tel : +603-8880 1408
Fax : +603-8880 1374
website : www.imi.gov.my

Approval :

Under normal circumstances , all applications that fulfill the criteria should be processed and approved within 30 days after submission of the application .

Financial Requirement
A fixed deposit of USD75000 or equivalent amount in Ringgit Malaysia

After one year period , participant can apply to withdraw part of this amount for house and car purchase as well as invest in local share market.

Note :
A new condition to be fully implemented from April 1st,2006.From now untill March 31st , applicants can choose to apply under the new financial condition or the old condition. Please refer to Immigration Department at www.imi.gov.my to apply for Malaysia My Second Home Programme.

Insurance Coverage
Applicants must possess a valid medical insurance policy from any insurance company that is applicable in Malaysia . The list of licensed insurer , their addresses and contact numbers are available at Central Bank Of Malaysia (www.bnm.gov.my)

Education
Applicants are allowed to bring along their dependants (children) under 18 years old either not schooling or are schooling in primary , secondary or in any Institution of Higher Learning . However , dependants who are schooling are required to apply for a Student Pass to continue their education in schools or Institution of Higher Learning recognized by Malaysian Government . Please refer to Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (www.mohe.gov.my) for a complete list of all private institutions of learning .

Taxes
Successful applicants are bound by the polices , systems and regulations of taxes of this country , and they do not have exemption qualifications as granted to Diplomatic Missions in Malaysia . Please refer to Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (www.hasil.org.my) for the tax system .
Tax exemption is given to pension remitted into Malaysia . Applicants must obtain the endorsement from the Authorities in their country of origin as to the total amount of yearly pension received . A copy of this year letter has to be submitted in their application for tax exemption .

Governmental support
This program is initiated, organized and launched by the Malaysian Government. It is, therefore, a program, that the Government will continuously work to ensure its success.

Standard of living
Malaysia has one of the highest standards of living in the region with all the modern infrastructure and facilities in place.

Weather
The weather is pleasant, warm and balmy with moderate rain throughout the year. There are also highland residential areas and resorts with permanent spring-like weather throughout the country.

Cost of living
Cost of living is one of the lowest in Asia and will remain so for a very long time. This is achieved through the Government’s efficient monitoring of the economy in ensuring that inflation is kept low at all times and thereby also the price of goods and services.

Infrastructure
The whole country is very well connected with up-to- date, modern road, rail, air and sea transportation systems. Public transport by buses, taxis, trains and planes are comfortable, efficient and relatively low in cast.

Political stability
The ruling Government is the longest serving freely elected Government in the world. It is a Government representing all the races, religions, cultures etc. found in Malaysia. In fact, Malaysia is one of the most politically stable countries in the world.

Rule of law
The rule of low is one of the fundamentals in Malaysia’s constitution. Everyone is subjected to the law and also equal before the law. Malaysia practises basically the British system of Justice with an independent reliable and dependable judiciary.

Safety
Statistics can proof that Malaysia is one of the safest countries in the world, its crime rate is relatively low.

Religion
Islam is the official religion of Malaysia but the constitution guarantees the right of people to practice other religions.

Culture and language
The Malay language (Bahasa Melayu) is the national language of the country; English is the second language but other languages can be freely used and practiced. Similarly the Malay culture is dominant in the country because the Malays are the dominant race in Malaysia and in the region. But other cultures can be practised very freely and there is a free intermingling of different cultures.

Food and Fruit
All the food of the world can be found here at very reasonable cost. With so many races and cultures living together in harmony, it is understandable that each race has picked up the best of each other’s food and mode Malaysia into Asia’s Food Paradise. Similarly the tropical fruits of Malaysia are unique, exotic and available in abundance practically throughout the year. It should be a real jay to savour these fruits.

Recreation / Entertainment
The country has everything far the family - theme parks, jungle trails / sports, water sports and one of the highest numbers of golf courses - ratio for population.

Shopping
Mast of the items that tourists normally like to buy - perfumes, cosmetics, watches, fountain pens, a long list of electronic goods, branded goods etc. are completely free of tax. Quality goods from all over the world are imparted and are relatively low in price and sold throughout Malaysia.

Education
The country has one of the best developed and quality educational systems - both public and private. There are international schools of repute in all major towns with English as the medium of instruction. There ore also private colleges and universities offering twinning programs with other well-known universities and major colleges from throughout the world. Therefore, it is the place for quality education from nursery right up to the highest level of university education. It is already becoming an educational centre of excellence for the region. Relatively speaking, it is also the place to get quality international class education at a very reasonable cost.

Medical facilities
The country has a very efficient health system where medical services are provided at nominal cost. Private Doctors, clinics and also hospitals of international standards are easily obtainable at very reasonable cost. Malaysia is also becoming a centre for medical facilities in the region.

Residence
There are quality residences - terrace houses, semidetached, bungalows, apartments and condominiums all over the country. There are also some of the finest residences available in tourism zones - on beaches, near jungles and near theme parks, recreational places and city centres. Foreigners are eligible to buy 2 houses at a cost of not less than RM 250,00 each. For this purpose, they are also entitled for 60% loan from local banks.

Spa
The perfect treat after a hard day’s sightseeing would be to head far one of the numerous spas in KL and let their professionals soothe your aches and tension away.

Almost all major hotels in KL offer spa treatments. Each has a specially designed spa and equipment, with attractive packages for various budgets. Experience a wonderful time in the hands of professional consultants and masseurs. Some packages after a combination of two or more of treatments. Here’s what the spas of KL have to offer you?

Massage
Luxuriate in comfort as professional hands knead at tired muscles and soothe knotted tension away. A body rub in KL is always value for money - Most Asians have perfected the art of massage and here is no exception. There are various massages with differing techniques used, but whatever you choose, the expert hands of the masseur will have you completely relaxed in no time.

Water Treatments
Get your tired muscles rejuvenated by spending some time in the water through hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy. Hot and cold baths, compresses and underwater massages are same of the very tempting things to try out when you sign up for a hydrotherapy package. Thalassatherapy uses seawater and marine products. As nothing beats soaking in a bath after a long hard day, spend an hour or two in a floatation tank or bath. The fragrant essential oils used in aromatherapy, combined with the use of jet showers spraying water directly onto your body is also good for the soul.

Body Wraps
Sore muscles coil for a comfortable body wrap. Worm to soaked in herbal, seaweed, aromatherapy oils, mud and clay’ plied on to tired bodies to draw toxins away.

Scrus & Exfoliators
Try some traditional and delightful body massages such as the popular tradi1tmal Balinese Boreh, used by rice farmers to stimulate body warmth and to relieve aching muscle the Javanese Mandi Lulur - an ancient beauty treatment popular amongst modern brides-to-E4 and which helps soften and lighten the skin through exfoliation,
Other interesting massages include the Coconut Scrub, used for sunburnt or sensitive skin; the Loofah Scrub to exfoliate skin; Salt Glow, which combines sea salt with essential oils to cleanse pores; the Honey and Sesame Seed Scrub and the Bali Kopi Scrub.

Aromatherapy
The ancient Egyptians used it, so did the Chinese, Italians and Indians. Aromatherapy has been around for a long time and involves using essential oils of plants - seeds, bark, stem, blossoms, resins and leaves - that are combined with certain “carrier oils” to use in a massage. Aromatherapy works when the oils are ingested or inhaled, and the healing properties of different oils either stimulate or calm the body.

Aromatherapy treatments include massages, facials, body wraps, baths, inhalations and compresses. As beneficial as it may be, aromatherapy may not be suitable for expectant mothers as some oils may pose a danger to them. True essential ails are commonly kept in dark glass bottles.

Facials
Available facials range from Western-style to traditional Eastern ones. For traditional treatments, Awana Resorts has appointed Mustika Ratu, a well-known Indonesian cosmetics chain to oversee its beauty programme, which will first start at the Awana Kijal in Terengganu.

Rub and Tub Spa
Enjoy a unique country style spa experience at the Rub n Tub Spa located at Eagle Ranch Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.The Spa, with a theme that complements the “Home on the Ranch” concept of Eagle Ranch Resort, offers a wide range of spa packages and treatments, including traditional aromatherapy massages, scrubs, soaks and foot baths, hot stone therapy and foot reflexology. The infinity pool and Jacuzzi at the Resort are also available for use by spa patrons. Have a relaxing dip to before commencing your spa session .

A wide variety of promotional packages have been designed to pamper and provide relief from daily stresses of life, ranging from massage, foot bath and scrub packages to soaks and hot stone treatments. A Privilege Card scheme is also available for regular patrons.
Each session at the Rub n Tub Spa begins and ends with a specially brewed refreshing herbal tea drink.

Unwind and rejuvenate and soul at the unique Rub n Tub at Eagle Ranch Resort.

Read the rest of this entry »

For lang distance trains, the KL Sentral Station is the place for embarkation and disembarkation. Although trains still pass by the old main train station, they do not stop there. One can however purchase a RM1.00 ticket at the old main train station and board the KTM commuter train to get to the KI Sentrol station. The journey takes about 5 minutes. From there, the 1<1MB (long distance train) will take one to get to the destination of choice
The original KL main train station is today the point of convergence for the city commuter trains. Services by public buses and taxis are still available at the main train station. For more information the KIM hotline to call is 03-22671200.

Read the rest of this entry »