Living Abroad

Eligibility, process, required documents and FAQs for applying for a Malaysian spouse or dependent family visa (Long-Term Social Visit Pass).

Which banks welcome foreigners in Malaysia, what documents you need, and the step-by-step process for opening a personal bank account.

What a Private Lease Scheme (PLS) is in Malaysia, why courts have ruled against it, and how buyers can protect...

How to verify a Malaysian property's title and land ownership before buying: the 5-step process, land-type restrictions, and legal red...

Malaysia has no rent control today. Here's the draft Residential Tenancy Act, its expected timeline, and what it could mean...

How to check whether a Malaysian property can be legally rented out or listed on Airbnb: title type, use approvals...

Do overseas landlords owe Malaysian tax on rental income? Filing thresholds, the 30% non-resident rate, deductible costs and how to...

For landlords: the legal risks of renting to foreign tenants in Malaysia, a 5-step screening process, key lease clauses and...

How landlords legally evict a non-paying or property-damaging tenant in Malaysia: the 5 legal steps, timeline and cost range for...

How Malaysia's Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) works for foreign sellers: tax rates by holding period, how to calculate it,...