Guides for foreigners in Malaysia
Stamp duty math, state consent, MM2H vs PVIP visas, mortgage-by-visa reality, MRL vs Bumi Lot — the honest reference for foreign buyers and renters in KL.
Sep 16, 2026
MM2H vs PVIP vs DE Rantau — Which Malaysia Visa Fits Your Property Goal?
Malaysia offers three long-stay foreigner visas — MM2H, PVIP, and DE Rantau. Each fits a different profile. Pick the wrong one and your mortgage options collapse, your work rights vanish, or your entry deposit is wasted. Here's the honest comparison.
Sep 16, 2026
The 8% Foreigner Stamp Duty in Malaysia (2026) — What You'll Actually Pay
From 1 January 2026, non-citizen buyers pay a flat 8% stamp duty on residential property transfers — replacing the previous 1–4% progressive schedule. On a RM 1.5M condo, that's RM 120,000. Here's what changed, what it applies to, and how to plan your budget properly.
Sep 16, 2026
How to Read a Malaysian Property Title Search — What Foreigners Must Check Before Signing
The Malaysian title search is where property deals live or die. Four red-flag terms — Tanah Rizab Melayu, Lot Bumiputera, Sekatan Kepentingan, Syarat Nyata — can block a foreign buyer entirely. Here's how to read one properly, in plain English.